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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Water Resistance - A Challenge That Will Change Business

The article discusses the critical importance of stable water resources for various industries in Poland, highlighting the consequences of water scarcity and excess on the economy and sectors like agriculture and chemicals.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hyosung Heavy Industries 'Core Technology for West Coast Energy Highway HVDC to be Completed Next Year'

Hyosung Heavy Industries announced a roadmap to localize its high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology by next year, aiming to secure sovereignty in the domestic power grid and enhance export competitiveness.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korea-Canada Foreign and Defense Talks... 'Korea is the Optimal Partner for Submarine Projects'

South Korean officials emphasized Korea's suitability as a partner for Canada's submarine and defense industries during a bilateral meeting in Ottawa.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Confidence in Industry and Retail Improved

According to the Confederation of Finnish Industries, economic confidence in the industrial and retail sectors increased in February compared to the previous month.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Haddad Defends Increase in Import Tax and Says Impact on Prices is a 'Lie'

Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad claims that raising import taxes is regulatory and won't significantly affect prices, aiming to strengthen local industries against foreign competition.

Feb 26 โ€ข 00:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Senate approves tax reduction costing R$ 3.1 billion and benefiting Braskem

The Brazilian Senate has approved a temporary reduction in taxes for the chemical and petrochemical industries, primarily benefiting the company Braskem, at a cost of R$ 3.1 billion to public finances.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Railway investments revitalize hundreds of branches of Polish industry

The Polish government is planning a significant expansion of the railway network, aiming to increase passenger numbers and boost related industries.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Toyota Industries Responds Fully to Union's Demand for 22,000 Yen Wage Increase โ€“ First Settlement among Toyota Group

Toyota Industries has agreed to a full monthly wage increase of 22,000 yen in response to the labor union's demands, marking the first resolution in the Toyota Group for this yearโ€™s spring labor negotiations.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

From 'AI Bubble Theory' to 'AI Destruction Theory' [Eureka]

Recent discussions have shifted from optimism about AI's potential for growth to fears over AI's capability to disrupt multiple industries.

Feb 25 โ€ข 06:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Aircraft Carrier, Cruise Ships, Airplanesโ€ฆ In Saint-Nazaire, the Housing Challenge to Accommodate Industrial Workforce

Saint-Nazaire faces a housing challenge to accommodate the expected influx of 15,000 industrial workers over the next five years due to booming orders from local industries.

Feb 25 โ€ข 06:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
World

'Systemic Degradation': How 4 Years of Occupation Have Devastated the Economy of Eastern Ukraine

The article discusses how four years of Russian occupation have led to severe economic decline in Eastern Ukraine, particularly in Melitopol, where local industries have collapsed and workers struggle to survive.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

CBI told High Court to dismiss FIR against Reliance

The CBI has urged the Bombay High Court to dismiss a petition that sought the registration of an FIR against Reliance Industries Ltd, stating that action can only be taken if requested by ONGC or the government.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

WSJ: Trump's administration is considering new tariffs

The White House is planning new tariffs on certain industries following a Supreme Court ruling against Trump's previous tariffs.

Feb 24 โ€ข 03:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hyundai Heavy Industries Deletes Subcontracting Data Ahead of Fair Trade Commission Investigation... Supreme Court Rules 'No Evidence Destruction'

The Supreme Court of South Korea ruled that the deletion of subcontracting-related data by Hyundai Heavy Industries employees does not constitute evidence destruction, framing it as an exercise of their rights to defend themselves.

Feb 24 โ€ข 03:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

China adds Japanese entities to export control list, turning up heat on Tokyo

China has escalated trade tensions by adding 20 Japanese entities to its export control list, restricting their access to dual-use goods.

Feb 24 โ€ข 02:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Spain suffers unprecedented 'electric overbooking': Red Elรฉctrica and distributors grant more access capacity to networks than available

Spain faces a critical shortage in its electric network capacity, risking thousands of new homes and industries due to overbooking by network distributors.

Feb 24 โ€ข 02:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

WSJ: Trump Considering Additional Tariffs on Batteries and Chemicals Under Trade Law 232

President Donald Trump is reportedly examining the implementation of additional tariffs on various industries, including batteries and chemicals, based on national security grounds.

Feb 24 โ€ข 00:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

WSJ: A new tariff bomb from Trump

The Trump administration is considering new tariffs on several industries, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.

Feb 24 โ€ข 00:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

15% Tariffs: Uncertainty in Argentine Export Sectors Due to Trump's Announcement

President Trump's decision to raise tariffs to 15% under the Trade Act has caused immediate concern among Argentine exporters, given the potential impacts on various industries.

Feb 23 โ€ข 17:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Dharavi: Billions in Business in the 'Gold Gutter', Learn...

Dharavi, a slum in Mumbai, has an annual business turnover of over 90 billion rupees driven by industries like leather, pottery, recycling, and street food.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

US Tariffs and Stock Markets: The Biggest Losers of Trump's Policy

The new US tariffs and changing financial market conditions pose uncertainty, particularly affecting import-dependent industries.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

In Latvia, 883,100 residents were employed last year; an increase of 0.6 percentage points

In 2025, Latvia saw an increase in employment numbers, particularly in wholesale and retail industries, along with a notable rise in youth employment rates.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Conspirituality: How the Self-Help Hippies Took Trump to the White House: 'Yoga Has Always Been More Political Than We Thought'

The article explores the intersection of personal development trends and political movements, particularly how the yoga and self-help industries have influenced political figures like Donald Trump.

Feb 23 โ€ข 06:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Armaments Industry in Europe: What Germany Can Learn from Ukraine

The article discusses the collaboration between the German and Ukrainian armaments industries in light of the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Feb 23 โ€ข 05:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Arms Industry in Europe: What Germany Can Learn from Ukraine

The article discusses the potential collaboration between the German and Ukrainian arms industries, drawing insights from Ukraine's ongoing experience in the war against Russia.

Feb 23 โ€ข 05:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Juan Toral Sรกnchez, specialist in Primary Care and Emergencies: "If sugar were discovered today, it would be classified as a food drug"

Juan Toral Sรกnchez critiques the food and pharmaceutical industries' influence on public health, suggesting they profit from perpetuating a culture of illness.

Feb 22 โ€ข 23:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Iran's Minerals: Parallel Economic Wealth Threatening Its Oil and Gas

Iran's vast mineral resources present significant economic potential that could rival its oil and gas industries.

Feb 22 โ€ข 19:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

European Union: How much should Europe isolate itself?

The EU is debating a significant legislative proposal aimed at strengthening domestic industries, highlighting a conflict over its economic doctrine.

Feb 22 โ€ข 14:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Discussion on Capitalism

The article discusses how modern businesses, particularly in the airline and e-commerce industries, often operate without owning their core assets to reduce capital expenditures and enhance flexibility.

Feb 22 โ€ข 13:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Domestic Companies Violated ESG Regulations, Receiving 2.5 Trillion Won in Fines Abroad Over the Past 10 Years

South Korean companies have collectively been fined over 2.5 trillion won for violating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) regulations abroad over the past decade, with Kolon Industries and Hyundai among the major offenders.

Feb 22 โ€ข 06:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Life & Tech

Why Hollywood is afraid of a Chinese artificial intelligence application

A new AI model from the Chinese company behind TikTok has disturbed Hollywood due to its potential impact on the creative industries.

Feb 22 โ€ข 06:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Italy has managed to resist tariffs. Rather than lawsuits, we need to think about new markets for companies

Antonio Gozzi discusses the impact of U.S. tariffs and the importance of finding new markets for Italian industries.

Feb 22 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Experts excited about Mukesh Ambani's shares, predicting a 28% rise in value

Experts are bullish on Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries shares, forecasting a 28% increase, supported by investment recommendations from Morgan Stanley.

Feb 21 โ€ข 11:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Trump's next move could be worse

The article discusses potential tariff strategies that Trump may employ, including a temporary general tariff and targeted tariffs against specific industries and countries.

Feb 21 โ€ข 11:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Aaj Tak Impact: Raid on Company Packing Poha While Sitting on a Heap, License Suspended

The license of Avinash Industries in Chhattisgarh has been suspended due to violations of food safety standards after an inspection revealed unsanitary working conditions for employees.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Holding CE Industries May Acquire the Second Half of SPV Recycling, Allowed by the Office for the Protection of Competition

Holding CE Industries has received permission from the Office for the Protection of Competition to purchase the remaining shares of SPV Recycling.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

EU focuses on European products, pressure on Iran, weak data from Poland

The European Union is pushing for stronger support of its industries, while tensions with Iran are impacting oil prices and Polish economic indicators are concerning.

Feb 20 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Andrzej Krakowiak: "Produced in (Divided) Europe"

The article discusses a new European Commission initiative aimed at promoting local production in key industries to prevent foreign companies from benefiting from EU public contracts.

Feb 20 โ€ข 03:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon to Hold Town Hall Meeting in Jeonbuk on the 27th... 'A Place That Holds the Seeds of Strategic Businesses'

President Yoon Suk-yeol will host a town hall meeting in Jeonbuk to discuss local development plans and highlight the region's potential in various strategic industries.

Feb 20 โ€ข 01:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: RJ1 of Thursday, February 19, 2026

Charles III expresses support for the action that led to the arrest of his brother, Andrew, amidst various national and international news topics including protests in Argentina and issues within Brazil's creative industries.

Feb 19 โ€ข 16:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Mukesh Ambani Makes Major Announcement Regarding AI

Mukesh Ambani has made a significant announcement about artificial intelligence, indicating a potential shift in his company's focus toward advanced technologies.

Feb 19 โ€ข 12:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

ElvalHalcor: Aluminum and copper scrap essential for the competitiveness of Greek and European industry

ElvalHalcor emphasizes the critical nature of aluminum and copper scrap recycling for the competitiveness of both Greek and European industries while calling for measures to prevent the loss of scrap materials to outside markets.

Feb 19 โ€ข 05:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

How Will AI Change the Future?

The article explores the impact of artificial intelligence on various industries and societal changes.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Lrytas sources: Changes shake up the Ministry of Finance, the chancellor is dismissed, and the advisor resigns

Recent changes at Lithuania's Ministry of Finance include the dismissal of the chancellor and the resignation of an advisor who will join a European defense technology company.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The demand for cargo distribution by the Cargo Workers' Union is a legitimate exercise of the right to organize... The court cancels the Fair Trade Commission's disposition

A South Korean court ruled that the Cargo Workers' Union's request for specific cargo distribution percentages from companies is a legitimate exercise of their constitutional right to organize, and thus not subject to penalties under fair trade law.

Feb 18 โ€ข 11:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Lrytas sources: The Ministry of Finance is shaken by changes, the chancellor is dismissed, and the advisor leaves the job

I. Vareikytฤ—, an advisor to Lithuania's Minister of Finance, has announced her departure to join a European defense technology company after a period of changes in the ministry's leadership.

Feb 18 โ€ข 09:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

New Green Enemies of Robert Fico: Green Deal, Emissions Quotas, and Expensive Electricity

The article critiques the Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's recent focus on economic growth over environmental issues, highlighting concerns about a lack of meaningful reforms and support for heavy industries instead of broader public assistance.

Feb 18 โ€ข 08:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Climate crisis response creates 'jobs'... Increasing by 3.6% annually

A recent study reveals that as jobs in traditional manufacturing decline, new 'future jobs' in climate response industries like renewable energy are projected to increase annually by 3.6%.

Feb 18 โ€ข 04:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Deal made between Japan and the US, $550 billion trade deal, Trump said 'Without tariffs...','summary_en':'A significant trade agreement has been reached between the US and Japan, with President Donald Trump announcing a $550 billion investment commitment from Japan.','summary_long_en':'The United States and Japan have reached a substantial agreement regarding trade, with President Donald Trump announcing a record $550 billion investment commitment from Japan into the American economy. Trump described this development as a major milestone in US-Japan relations and highlighted its potential to create millions of jobs and strengthen national and economic security. He emphasized the historic nature of the agreement, noting that it would revitalize the American industrial base and benefit both nations significantly. During his announcement, Trump underscored that this agreement would not have been possible without existing tariffs, suggesting that their imposition has played a crucial role in negotiating favorable terms for the US. He expressed optimism regarding specific sectors, including oil and gas in Texas, power generation in Ohio, and critical minerals in Georgia, indicating potential investment opportunities in these areas. Trump's remarks reflect broader goals of boosting domestic industries and securing strategic resources essential for the country's economic prosperity. Overall, this agreement marks a significant moment in US-Japan trade relations, signaling a shift towards deeper economic collaboration. The implications of this deal may extend beyond immediate economic benefits, potentially impacting geopolitical dynamics in the Asia-Pacific region as both countries navigate their economic strategies amidst evolving global challenges.

A significant trade agreement has been reached between the US and Japan, with President Donald Trump announcing a $550 billion investment commitment from Japan.

Feb 18 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The scale of the threat from imports from China for industry is gradually increasing. Here are the threatened industries

The article discusses the rising threat of Chinese imports to various industrial sectors in Poland and the EU, highlighting affected products and the broader economic implications.

Feb 18 โ€ข 03:14 UTC

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