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Goods from Vietnam replacing Thai products in Cambodia
Bangkok Post
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July 15, 2025
PUBLISHED : 15 Jul 2025 at 13:48 TRAT - Cambodian retailers in Koh Kong, a province bordering eastern Thailand, are turning to imports from Vietnam to fill shelves left empty by the ban on border trade with Thailand. Pornchai Limploypitat, a Thai...
High-Net-Worth Individuals Prioritise Well-Being Over Material Possessions
MENAFN
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN- Swissinfo) The priorities of wealthy individuals have shifted against the backdrop of ongoing geopolitical tensions and trade disputes. While spending on luxury goods is declining, demand for travel and experiences is unabated. This...
FTSE 100 share index hits 9,000 points for the first time – business live
The Guardian
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July 15, 2025
FTSE 100 hits 9,000 points for the first time everNewsflash: Britain’s blue-chip stock index has risen through the 9,000 point mark to hit a new record high. The FTSE 100 share index hit 9,016.98 points at the start of trading in London, up around...
FTSE 100 share index hits 9,000 points for the first time; Reeves outlines ‘Leeds’ financial services reforms – business live
The Guardian
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July 15, 2025
FTSE 100 hits 9,000 points for the first time everNewsflash: Britain’s blue-chip stock index has risen through the 9,000 point mark to hit a new record high. The FTSE 100 share index hit 9,016.98 points at the start of trading in London, up around...
China says economy grew 5.2% in second quarter
Daily Star
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July 15, 2025
China's economy expanded more than five percent in the second quarter of the year, official data showed on Tuesday, after analysts predicted strong exports would provide crucial support despite trade war pressures. The country's leadership is...
President Trump addresses dairy trade in letter to Canada
Brownfield Ag News
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News President Trump addresses dairy trade in letter to Canada U.S. dairy leaders are pleased to see trade issues with Canada remain on President Trump’s radar. Shawna Morris with the U.S. Dairy Export Council says, “I think the President...
China’s exports jump 5.8pc in June after tariff truce with US
Malay Mail
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July 14, 2025
BEIJING, July 14 — China’s exports rose more than expected in June, official data showed today, after Washington and Beijing agreed a tentative deal to lower swingeing tariffs on each other. Data from the General Administration of Customs said...
BigBasket to appoint Tata Consumer Products’ Deepika Khattar Bhan to its Board
The Hindu Business Line
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July 8, 2025
BigBasket plans to expand its dark store count to 700 by the end of FY25 from 400 | Photo Credit: KARUNAKARAN M BigBasket is set to appoint Deepika Khattar Bhan, president – packaged foods at Tata Consumer Products, to its Board, according to...
Wattpad WEBTOON Studios Rebrands as WEBTOON Productions
Animation World Magazine
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WEBTOON Entertainment, a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world's largest storytelling platforms, today announced a rebrand and new organizational structure for its North American entertainment and IP business....
7 Big Four partners share one piece of advice that helped them reach the top of the corporate ladder
Business Insider
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July 15, 2025
There's no silver bullet to nailing a successful career at the Big Four — but here's some advice that might help. Business Insider asked seven leaders who have become partners at some of the world's top consulting and accounting firms about the...
Capgemini India CEO bats for 47.5-hour work week
Rediff
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Joining the debate on working hours, IT services company Capgemini India's chief executive Ashwin Yardi on Tuesday advocated 47.5 hours work per week, and was against sending e-mails to employees on weekends. Photograph: Stephane Mahe/Reuters He...
Wal-Mart Water Bottle Recall Could Impact Minnesotans
103.7 THE LOON - Minnesota
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July 14, 2025
Water bottles, not the plastic kind we buy in a convenience store, but those that we call water bottles that can have practically any beverage we want inside, their popularity is as strong as they’ve ever been. You see them with your co-workers,...
JLL adds finance director in consumer goods and services division
REJournals
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July 8, 2025
Mariana Joseph joined JLL recently as Finance Director of the company’s Consumer Goods and Services division. Joseph brings over 15 years of experience in corporate finance, asset management, private equity and investment banking. She most...
With 2 blinded by exploding caps, Walmart recalls 850,000 water bottles
The Daily Jeffersonian - Ohio
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Walmart is recalling about 850,000 water bottles because two people were blinded after being hit in the eye by the cap. Here's more on what happened and how to check if you have this water bottle. With 2 people blinded, Walmart recalls reusable...
Consumers Seek Value as Back-to-School Budgets Tighten
Store Brands
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July 14, 2025
Consumers said they are seeking more value for their dollar as they begin their back-to-school shopping trips. Consumer spending during the back-to-school shopping season is forecast to be lower than 2024, with shoppers at higher income levels...
Costco Is One of the Largest Consumer Goods Companies by Market Cap. But Is It a Buy?
myMotherLode - California
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July 8, 2025
Costco Wholesale (COST 0.47%) is one of the top consumer goods stocks on the stock market. Since its IPO, the stock is up more than 4,000%, and Costco has been about as consistent a performer as they come in the sector as it benefits from a number...
Consumer goods firms likely to show uneven demand patterns in June quarter
Mint
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July 6, 2025
This divergence is largely attributed to untimely rains and a milder summer, hurting demand for seasonal categories. On Friday, homegrown consumer goods company Dabur India said that the Indian FMCG sector saw a sequential recovery in demand in...
Government officials make game-changing decision about popular consumer product: 'Will neither be produced nor used'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 8, 2025
This feat sets a global example. by Katie LoweJuly 8, 2025 A province in a South Asian nation has heard the call to protect future generations and made the simple yet monumental decision to ban plastic bags. "The Punjab government has officially...
Bumper earnings boost consumer goods firms’ share price in H1
Business Day
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July 7, 2025
Nigeria’s consumer goods sector witnessed a strong first half (H1) of 2025, as bumper earnings results from top manufacturers drove significant gains in their share prices on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). According to Proshare, in a report titled...
Nifty top gainers today, July 7: Hindustan Unilever, Tata Consumer Products, Nestle India, Eicher Motors and more
Business Upturn
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July 7, 2025
The Indian stock market ended Monday (July 7) on a quiet note, with benchmark indices barely moving. The Nifty 50 closed at 25,461.30, up just 0.30 points, while the Sensex edged higher by 9.61 points to settle at 83,442.50. Despite the flat...