As Trump’s tariffs worsen farm crisis, Arkansas Republicans ignore the elephant in the room

Editor’s Note: China agreed on Thursday to buy 12 million tons of U.S. soybeans this season as part of a trade deal in which President Donald Trump pulled back on his threats of 100% tariffs on the country. Whether that helps Arkansas farmers...

The ASEAN Summit and Philippine trade; medium-term fiscal projections

The ASEAN summit in Malaysia ended on Oct. 28, then the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Summit in South Korea ended on Nov. 1. Both annual events focused on trade and economic diplomacy. Then the rotating ASEAN chairmanship for 2026 was...

Argentina Is on a Path to Economic Success

While many commentators have criticized Argentine President Javier Milei's draconian approach to economic reform, the results of the October legislative election show that the Argentine people would prefer short-term economic pain over a return to...

A brewing crisis: Millions of women still lack access to fam...

The landscape of sexual and reproductive health and rights is shifting: millions of women want to avoid pregnancy but are not using a modern method of contraception. Modern contraceptives are essential and life-saving, and yet an estimated 224...

What Will It Take to Solve America’s Housing Crisis?

Homes in America’s Sunbelt don’t cost as much as they do in the sky-high metropolitan markets of New York and California — but they ultimately will if new housing supply continues to decline. Research from Wharton real estate professor Joseph...

Arkansas’ Trade War Casualties (Editorial)

(Shutterstock) Arkansas’ timber industry, like Arkansas’ agriculture industry, is in trouble. The causes of the trouble are various, but one cause stands out for both: the Trump administration’s trade war. In October, Arkansas House Speaker Brian...

SM Energy is acquiring Civitas in $13 billion oil and gas merger of near equals in the Permian Basin

Oil and gas producers SM Energy and Civitas Resources will combine in a $12.8 billion merger of near equals that will expand SM as a major producer in the booming Permian Basin. The two Denver-based energy players said Nov. 3 they are combining...

Planned £1bn Glasgow prison too small to fix overcrowding crisis

HMP Glasgow, the new £1bn prison being built to replace Barlinnie, will be too small to solve an overcrowding crisis, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has warned. The capacity expected to be added to the Scottish prison estate with the...

Alabama opens new business development office in Seoul to strengthen ties with South Korea

SEOUL, South Korea — The Alabama Department of Commerce today celebrated an expansion of its international footprint with the opening of a new business development office in Seoul, South Korea, strengthening the state’s global trade and investment...

Trump Tariffs Face Lawsuits from Companies Over Economic Harm and Job Risks

President Donald Trump has repeatedly touted his sweeping tariffs as a boon for American businesses, promising they will revive domestic manufacturing and protect jobs from foreign competition. Yet, a growing number of companies are pushing back,...

Strategic Liquidity Planning: Considerations For Private Companies 

In today’s financial landscape, private companies are increasingly prioritizing strategic equity and liquidity management.1 As businesses extend their private status, the demand for pre-IPO liquidity has surged, particularly among employees and...

UK and Europe seek stronger economic ties with the Gulf as global trade realigns

As the United Kingdom faces mounting economic and political challenges at home ahead of its late November budget, its gaze abroad offers a markedly brighter outlook. The recent visit of UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves to Saudi Arabia, her first...

Qatar Chamber explores trade cooperation with Burkina Faso

Qatar Chamber acting general manager Ali Bu Sherbak al-Mansouri welcomes a trade delegation from Burkina Faso, which included representatives from a number of companies operating in the agricultural and commercial sectors, was led by Abdoulaye...

Allcargo Logistics completes demerger of international business

Allcargo Logistics, a integrated logistics solutions provider, has completed the demerger of its International Supply Chain (ISC) business into a new listed entity named Allcargo Global, effective November 1, 2025. The company announced that the...

Crane Harbor Stock Rise on Merger Deal with Xanadu Quantum Technologies

Crane Harbor Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ:CHAC) rose Monday after the company announced a merger deal with Xanadu Quantum Technologies to form a dedicated photonic quantum computing firm. CHAC is poised for potential breakout. See the full story here....

India, Bahrain advance talks on Bilateral Investment Treaty and CEPA to boost economic ties: MEA

New Delhi [India], November 3 (ANI): India and Bahrain took a major step forward in their economic partnership by agreeing to advance talks on a Bilateral Investment Treaty and begin negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement...

Swiss trade official hails Türkiye’s strong reform drive, growth path

Türkiye has demonstrated a “truly remarkable determination for reform,” placing its economy on a solid trajectory toward stability and sustainable growth, the vice chair of Switzerland Global Enterprise – Switzerland’s official body for export and...

Zambia set to host EU business forum

Zambia will host the European Union (EU)–Zambia Lobito Corridor Business Forum to attract over 300 European and Zambian businesses with potential in trading earmarked to participate at the Forum. The forum is scheduled to take place from 12 to 14...

PSX gains nearly 1,200 points as investor sentiment remains positive

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced strong buying momentum on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining 1,171.42 points, or 0.72%, to close at 162,803.15. Investor confidence remained buoyant throughout the session, pushing the...

Sri Lanka–Thailand Business Council holds 24th AGM

Commits to expanding key areas of business Founding Member Rizan Nazeer appointed new President The Sri Lanka–Thailand Business Council held its 24th AGM recently with the presence of key stakeholders and members present. The Council continues to...