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Bank holiday getaway sees delays of nearly two hours at Port of Dover
Ferry passengers embarking on bank holiday getaways across the Channel are facing queues of nearly two hours at the Port of Dover. Operator DFDS warned customers shortly before 1pm that waiting times were up to one hour and 15 minutes at border...

Market Focus Sharpens on Trump and Powell for Signals on Fed Rate and Growth
Global markets are on edge today as two of the most influential voices in economics and politics President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell are set to speak. Investors are watching closely for any signals on monetary policy,...

French Air Liquide to acquire South Korean DIG Airgas for 2.85 billion euros
AK&M 22 August 2025 14:49 French manufacturer of industrial gases Air Liquide S.A. has signed an agreement with Macquarie Asia-Pacific Infrastructure Fund 2 to acquire the South Korean company DIG Airgas for 2.85 billion euros or 4.6 trillion...

Commercial Air Purifiers Market Outlook To 2030: Energy-Efficient Air Purifiers Gain Traction Amid Rising Operational Costs
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Dublin, Aug. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Commercial Air Purifiers Market Research Report 2025-2030" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Commercial Air Purifiers Market was valued at USD...

Anesthesia and Respiratory Devices Market to Hit $74.8 Billion by 2030
"Report Highlights Daily Use of Anesthesia and Respiratory Devices in Surgeries and Respiratory Therapies, with Market Growth Driven by High Demand for Machines, Masks, and Disposables Amid Competitive Industry Dynamics" BOSTON, Aug. 22, 2025...

RBI Monetary Museum: An intersection of economics and national storytelling
The Reserve Bank is entrusted to manage and meet the demand for currency, right from estimating the need using statistical models, indenting with presses, distribution logistics and arrangements, till the withdrawal of notes, and their destruction...
Open banking solutions market to surge to $11.7 billion by 2028
Friday, August 22, 2025 — 15:59:15 (UTC) Delray Beach, FL, Aug. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to MarketsandMarkets™, the Open Banking Solutions Market size is expected to grow from USD 5.5 billion in 2023 to USD 11.7 billion by 2028 at a...

Air France Reopens Redesigned Lounge at Boston Logan
Air France is doubling down on its lounge strategy in the United States, this time turning its attention to New England. On August 20, the carrier reopened the doors to its Boston Logan International Airport lounge, unveiling a completely...

France regrets rise of ‘oven’ glass buildings
When the heat in his apartment became too much to bear, software developer Zak (24), took a radical step: he decided to cover over the velux windows with reflective foil, blocking out the relentless rays of the sun. “I live on the top floor. It’s...

The OUTER LINE: UCI Safety Clash, Lizzy Banks Case, Vuelta 2025 & Maryland Classic
This week pro cycling delivered no shortage of drama both on and off the road. The UCI’s controversial rollout of its GPS-based rider tracking system sparked a major standoff with WorldTour teams, raising fresh questions about governance, safety,...
AU Small Finance Bank Empowers NRIs with UPI Access via International Numbers
AU SFB enables UPI services for NRE/NRO accounts linked to international mobile numbers. NRIs in 12 countries can now use UPI without needing an Indian SIM card. The move supports the Digital India mission and improves financial access for the...
Trump Trade Defines Global Economic Future.
Trump Trade. It’s the new economic issue that we can’t stop talking about. President Donald J. Trump, singlehandedly, is attempting to reset the complete global order of trade relationships between the United States and every other country. Why?...

150 Israeli children barred from zipline park sparks headlines across France
The children, ages 8 to 16, were at a summer camp in Spain and had booked the park through a Spanish travel agency. But the park manager allegedly blocked their entry, forcing them to travel by three buses to a different site. The original park...

Delta predicts steady business from automation
Delta Electronics Inc (台達電) expects its US automation business to remain steady in the second half, with no signs of weakening client demand. With demand from US clients remaining solid, its performance in the second half is expected to be similar...

Bank Lobby Urges France to Further Limit Costs of Firing Traders
(Bloomberg) -- A French financial services association is urging lawmakers to further rein in the cost of firing some senior staff, after a cap on severance pay was introduced only last year. The maximum monthly salary that banks are required to...

Paris Conditions EU-Mercosur Agreement on French Agricultural Privileges
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, on Wednesday, August 20th, committed to “finalize the dialogue” to conclude the trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, after more than two...

Fonterra sells most downstream businesses including in Sri Lanka to Lactalis
ECONOMYNEXT – New Zealand’s Fonterra said it had agreed to sell most of its consumer, ingredients and foodservice businesses including in Sri Lanka to France based Lactalis for 3.845 billion New Zealand dollars. “The sale comprises Fonterra’s...

EMEA Data Center Colocation Market Forecast Report 2025-2030, Profiling Equinix, Iron Mountain, Hostdime, Nforce Entertainment, Altushost, Serverius, Telehouse, Verizon, And Centersquare
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The EMEA data center colocation market is set to expand from USD 29.751 billion in 2025 to USD 51.208 billion in 2030, driven by hyperscale demand and rapid digital transformation. Key insights include hyperscale...

Companies Stay Committed to Sustainability Efforts
Globally, businesses are strengthening their efforts to improve environmental, social, and ethical performance across their operations and supply chains, according to a recent report, Global Supply Chain Sustainability Risk & Performance Index...

AU Small Finance Bank launches digital payment service for Indians abroad
The service allows payments for domestic transactions. AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB), India’s largest small finance bank, has launched Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services for its Non-Resident External (NRE) and Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO)...