US tariffs on Taiwanese orchids have shot up from zero to 20 percent – Copyright AFP I-Hwa ChengJoy ChiangSince the start of US President Donald Trumps global trade war, Taiwanese orchid grower Lee Tsang-yu has watched tariffs on his seedlings shoot from nothing to 20 percent.But, after weathering m
Nayomie Mendoza, owner of Cuernavaca\’s Grill, poses for a portrait at her restaurant in the Fashion District of Los Angeles – Copyright AFP Photo Bastien INZAURRALDEPaula RAMONAt Cuernavacas Grill, a Mexican restaurant in the Fashion District of downtown Los Angeles, owner Nayomie Mendoza is used to
Photos Courtesy of CLARAOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Chicago’s Kenneth (Kenny) Williams and Zoraida Sambolin held a shared vision—to use their influence and experience to break down barriers that often block talented but overlooked individuals and businesses. Kenn
Simon De Baene, CEO of Workleap. Photo courtesy of Startwell/startwell.coMost companies treat compensation like a spreadsheet problem.But Workleap CEO Simon De Baene sees pay as something much more personal.“Compensation is how you pay people. It has an impact on their life. They can live their life
Donald Trump extended a tariff truce with China by another 90 days – Copyright AFP ADEK BERRYStock markets rose Tuesday, with Tokyo hitting a record, as investors welcomed the extension of a China-US tariff truce and awaited key US inflation data.US President Donald Trumps widely expected trade anno
Indian exporters warned that the cost of additional US tariffs totalling 50 percent risked making businesses \”not viable\” – Copyright AFP Shammi MEHRAIndian exporters warned on Thursday that the cost of additional US tariffs risked making businesses not viable after President Donald Trump ordered st
Photo courtesy of PACE Healthcare CapitalOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Nans Rivat, Vice President at PACE Healthcare Capital, is working to make mental health care more accessible for people who need it most. PACE Healthcare Capital invests in transformative, capit
A group of people take a selfie in front of a mural at La Placita de Santurce in San Juan, Puerto Rico on May 12, 2025 – Copyright AFP Ricardo ARDUENGOMaggy DONALDSONThe day before Bad Bunny kicked off his blockbuster residency thats expected to bring hundreds of millions of dollars to Puerto Rico w
Japanese car makers soared on news that US tariffs on the sector would be slashed from 25 percent to 15 percent – Copyright JIJI Press/AFP STRTokyo stocks rallied with the yen Wednesday after Japan and the United States finally hammered out a trade deal to slash Donald Trumps tariffs, including thos
UniCredit shares rose more than four percent as investors reacted to the bank reporting a jump in second quarter profits and walking away from a fraught bid for rival Italian lender Banco BPM – Copyright POOL/AFP David MareuilAlexandria SAGEItalys UniCredit posted a sharp rise in quarterly profit on
Google\’s parent Alphabet announces expectation beating profits – Copyright AFP/File TIMOTHY A. CLARYGlenn CHAPMANGoogle-parent Alphabet on Wednesday reported quarterly profits that topped expectations, saying artificial intelligence has boosted every part of its business.Alphabets second-quarter pro
Google chief executive Sundar Pichai has led a charge to imbue all of the tech titan\’s offerings with advanced artificial intelligence, from search to its Pixel Watch – Copyright AFP Camille CohenGoogle on Wednesday unveiled new Pixel 10 smartphones, showcasing artificial intelligence (AI) capabilit
Messy desk. Image (C) Tim SandleThere is a new buzzword in the world of work, ‘quiet cracking’. This refers to a kind of gradual burnout, according to Peter Duris, CEO and Co-Founder of AI-powered career app Kickresume. Duris has shared with Digital Journal tips to know when quiet cracking is happen
China is relying on exports to offset weak consumer spending – Copyright AFP Jade GAOChina is prepared to take measures and has a plentiful toolbox to avoid an economic slump in the second half of the year, its commerce minister said Friday as he admitted it faced a very severe and complex situatio
US President Donald Trump displays charts which he says show that an official appointed under Joe Biden had \’purposely\’ changed figures to make the veteran Democrat\’s administration look better – Copyright AFP Brendan SMIALOWSKIUS President Donald Trump on Thursday alleged that jobs data had been pu
Nine out of 10 Argentine households are in debt, according to official data – Copyright AFP Luis RobayoSonia AVALOSIn Javier Mileis Argentina, falling inflation has stimulated a boom in car and real estate sales and foreign-bound planes take off laden with tourists. But on the other side of a very
Photo courtesy of American McGeeOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Plush toys are typically seen as relics of childhood, simple symbols of comfort and innocence. But for American McGee, they have become a canvas for emotional storytelling and social reflection. Best kno
Photo courtesy Getty Images on UnsplashThis article is Sponsored Content by Liam Hunt, Financial WriterIt’s 2025, and crypto is everywhere. Adoption is growing fast, and whether you’re just getting started or youve been investing for years, one thing matters more than ever: buying and holding your c
Photo courtesy of John Mattone GlobalOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.With a client roster that has included Steve Jobs and senior leaders at PepsiCo, John Mattone is not a new name in leadership circles, but his influence is deepening. Recognized six times in the pas
Overview of the City of London. — Image by © Tim SandleAs economic uncertainty continues to ripple across the UK, new data paints a sobering picture of how inflation, stagnant wages, and global instability are eroding financial well-being and career optimism among UK workers.According to LiveCareerU
Photo by Getty Images on UnsplashTyler is a thought leader in Digital Journals Insight Forum (become a member). In the early 1900s, a man named George C. Parker made a fortune selling something he didn’t own: the Brooklyn Bridge. Not once. Not twice. But over and over again.Parker was a legendary co
Germany\’s auto sector faced falling orders in June – Copyright GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File SCOTT OLSONGerman industrial orders unexpectedly fell in June, official data showed Wednesday, as Europes biggest economy struggles with prolonged domestic weakness and volatile US trade policy.New ord
The interview takes many forms. — Image by © Tim SandleIn preparation for a job interview, many will focus on brushing up on their industry knowledge and memorising the perfect answers. However, there is one other deal-breaker people tend to forget: body language. A slip up here and it could cost yo
Chip giants TSMC and Samsung rose after Donald Trump said firms that invest in the United States would not be hit with his threatened tariff – Copyright AFP/File I-Hwa CHENGAsian equities rose Thursday, with big-name chip firms making big gains after Donald Trump said those investing in the United S
A class teaching new immigrants workplace related skills at the South Asian Women and Immigrants\’ Services, in Toronto – Copyright AFP ZINA DESMAZESNew data has revealed that women are almost seven percent more likely than men to work multiple jobs at the same time. In 2024, 4,404,000 women were fou
Once China\’s biggest real estate firm, Evergrande was worth more than $50 billion at its peak but defaulted in 2021 after struggling to repay creditors – Copyright AFP/File STRShares in heavily indebted China Evergrande Group were taken off the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Monday, capping a grim reve
Tegep Boots has many dedicated customers in the United States and Europe – Copyright AFP Timur MATAHARIYuli KrisnaAt a leather boot shop in the Indonesian city of Bandung, workers handle an order from Texas but owner Etnawati Melani says she fears such business will dwindle when Donald Trumps tariff
Aston Martin. — © AFP/File Jim WATSONBritish luxury carmaker Aston Martin Lagonda on Wednesday revised down its full-year outlook as US President Donald Trumps tariffs weigh on operations.The group narrowed its losses after tax to £148.8 million ($198.8 million) in the first half of the year, from £
Energy prices have come under pressure in recent months on concerns that US President Donald Trump\’s tariffs will hurt economic growth – Copyright AFP ROSLAN RAHMANBen PERRYBritish energy giant Shell on Thursday said its net profit slid 23 percent in the first six months of the year, hit by lower oi
The US consumer price index was up 2.7 percent from a year ago in June, accelerating from the figure in May, government data showed – Copyright AFP/File Patrick T. FallonBeiyi SEOWUS consumer inflation picked up in line with analyst expectations last month, government data showed Tuesday, as policym
Canadian and American flags fly on the Canadian side of the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Canada on March 8, 2025 – Copyright AFP Geoff RobinsBeiyi SEOWPresident Donald Trump unveiled new tariffs Thursday on nearly 70 countries including a blistering 35 percent on neighbor Canada as he seeks to re
Photo via Getty Images on UnsplashA new global survey shows cybersecurity teams are saying yes to AI, but with a raised eyebrow and one hand still on the manual override.Basically, some are in. Most are testing. Few are panicking.According to ISC2’s 2025 AI Adoption Pulse Survey, 30% of cybersecurit
Copyright AFP/File Jim WATSONJulie BOURDINSouth Africa will offer a generous new trade deal to the United States on Tuesday to avoid 30-percent tariffs, government ministers said.Washington on Friday slapped the huge tariff on some South African exports, the highest in sub-Saharan Africa, despite ef
Photo by Mikael Blomkvist on PexelsOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Advertising used to be a simple affair. You bought a newspaper ad, a billboard, or a 30-second slot on TV. Everyone saw the same thing, and the attribution was a shrug and a smile. Today, advertising
Silicon Valley chip maker Intel says it cut about 15 percent of its \’core workforce\’ in the recently ended quarter – Copyright GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP JUSTIN SULLIVANThe US government could take stakes in other companies after doing so with chipmaker Intel, President Donald Trumps top economi
People watch humanoid robots boxing at an exhibition during the World AI Conference in Shanghai – Copyright AFP -Rebecca BAILEYServing craft beer, playing mahjong, stacking shelves and boxing, the dozens of humanoid robots at Shanghais World AI Conference (WAIC) this weekend were embodiments of Chin
US President Donald Trump unveiled tariffs customized to dozens of trading partners in April 2025, as the White House slammed a lack of \’reciprocity\’ in trade ties – Copyright FDFA/AFP/File MARTIAL TREZZINIBeiyi SEOW with Julien GIRAULT in TokyoUS tariff negotiations with key trading partners have s
The EU struck a tariff deal with the United States, which experts say will affect the eurozone\’s GDP figures – Copyright AFP/File STEPHANE DE SAKUTINThe eurozone economy unexpectedly expanded in the second quarter of 2025, official data showed Wednesday, despite international trade tensions clouding
Once China\’s biggest real estate firm, Evergrande was worth more than $50 billion at its peak and helped propel the country\’s rapid economic growth in recent decades – Copyright AFP/File STRINGEREmbattled property giant China Evergrande Group said Tuesday it will delist from Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Photo courtesy of cottonbro studio on Pexels. Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.The global rise of remote work meets regional internet barriersRemote work is now a standard part of business operations. Since 2020, more organizations have built flexible teams, working a
Clark Lai is the founder and CEO of Motiv, an internationally recognized, award-winning venture builder.Digital Journal is pleased to welcome Clark Lai, founder and CEO of Motiv, as the newest member of its editorial advisory committee.The recently announced committee adds depth to Digital Journal’s
No driver is needed — except by legislation to supervise its operation, at least for now – Copyright AFP/File Robyn BeckA rail line linking two northern Czech towns is testing Europes first driverless train operating in an open environment, its developer told AFP on Tuesday.The train named Edita ha
Space to work? — Image by © Tim SandleThe term ‘presenteeism’ is well-established, this is when employees feel too guilty to call in sick or force themselves to work when their mental health is not up to it. Now there’s a relatively new workplace trend on the rise known as ‘clock botching’.This rece
Workers cross the street outside a steel plant in Hamilton, Ontario – Copyright AFP/File Cole BurstonMarion THIBAUTTry as it might to appease President Donald Trump, Canada remains a prized target in his trade wars and subject to the whiplash of his changes of heart.The giant North American neighbor
The deal will see the creation of the leader in pay TV offerings in Africa – Copyright AFP/File PIUS UTOMI EKPEIAnne Pascale REBOULFrances Canal+ said Wednesday it had cleared the final regulatory hurdle for the buyout of Africas largest pay TV enterprise MultiChoice and further expand its footprint
A woman types a message into Past Post, an application to store messages and last wishes to share after death – Copyright AFP Aamir QURESHIA new study reveals the most overused words on resumes. ‘Skilled’ is the most overused word on job applications, featuring almost 3.2 million times in the UK. Af
The European Union hopes to reach a deal with the United States to avoid an all-out trade war – Copyright GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File JOE RAEDLEMax DELANYEU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Sunday that Brussels will continue to hold off on hitting back at US steel and aluminium tariffs, as it
Tom Viinikka, CEO of Edmonton Unlimited, at Inventures 2025. – Photo by Jennifer Friesen/Digital JournalDigital Journal is joining Edmonton Startup Week as an official media partner for the event running October 6-10 in Edmonton. The collaboration with Edmonton Unlimited will showcase how local foun
ProSiebenSat.1 is one of Germany\’s biggest media groups – Copyright GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File SCOTT OLSONGerman broadcasting giant ProSiebenSat.1 recommended Wednesday that its shareholders accept an improved takeover offer from Italys MediaForEurope group, majority-owned by the family of
Photo courtesy of Nicholas R. EastmanOpinions expressed byDigital Journalcontributors are their own.In a $1.77 trillion global apparel market where overproduction and disposability dominate, one brand is charting a different course: building not only a business but a community around imperfection, r
Heineken said the US tariffs would have little impact on its business – Copyright AFP Brendan SMIALOWSKIDutch brewer Heineken sold less beer in the first half of the year, it announced Monday, as a slump in sales in Europe and the US failed to offset better performance in Asia.Global beer volumes fo
Photo courtesy of Serenity Mental Health CentersOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.At Serenity Mental Health Centers, the Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Technician role is more than a job.For those with grit, compassion, and a desire to be a part of the change,
US President Donald Trump said Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook should resign, citing unconfirmed allegations related to mortgage fraud, after broadsides on Fed Chair Jerome Powell this year – Copyright AFP Camille CohenBeiyi SEOWPresident Donald Trump ramped up pressure on the US central bank Wed
Robotaxis are already making forays in some other cities around the world, for instance in Wuhan, China, where tech giant Baidu\’s Apollo Go self-driving project is operational – Copyright AFP JESSICA YANGTesla is recruiting a motorist to test its driver-assistance technology in New York with an eye
German industry fears that US tariffs could worsen a long-running downturn – Copyright AFP HIMANSHU SHARMA Germanys plant and equipment makers federation warned Wednesday the sector is facing an existential crisis after the United States broadened the reach of its metals tariffs. In a letter to Euro
Boeing and Airbus have big order backlogs – Copyright AFP/File SAUL LOEBJohn BIERSBoeing reported a smaller loss in the second quarter Tuesday after the company delivered more planes, with its CEO pointing to signs of stabilization in operations.The aviation giant reported a loss of $697 million, co
Chiquita workers at the plant in Bocas del Toro, which relies heavily on tourism and banana production, went on strike on April 28 to protest pension reforms – Copyright AFP/File DANIEL SANTOSPanamanian President Jose Raul Mulino will meet with representatives of US banana giant Chiquita Brands in B
An Israeli military bulldozer demolishes a home at the Nur Shams Palestinian refugee camp in the Israeli occupied West Bank on June 23, 2025 – Copyright AFP/File Jaafar ASHTIYEHNorways sovereign wealth fund said Monday that it had divested from US construction equipment firm Caterpillar over purport
China\’s exports rose more than expected in June, and imports were also up, despite a bruising trade war with the United States, official data showed – Copyright AFP/File GREG BAKERSouth Koreas exports surged to their highest level ever for a July, fuelled by strong overseas demand for semiconductors
Environmental activist hold a banner reading \”Rivers are not private business\” as they gather to protest the construction of small hydropower plants on the Dosnica river – Copyright AFP Darko DURIDANSKIDarko DURIDANSKIDeep in the rugged forests of North Macedonia, small-hydropower developers are fac
Delta reinstated its full-year forecast, saying travel demand had stabilized compared with the spring – Copyright AFP Daniel SLIMShares of Delta Air Lines rocketed higher Thursday after the carrier reported better-than-expected profits and reinstated its full-year forecast based on a reassuring trav
Vintage Volkswagen Beetle cars. The European auto industry has reacted to an US-EU tariff deal with relief and concern – Copyright AFP Brendan SMIALOWSKITaimaz Szirniks with Lea Pernelle in FrankfurtEuropes auto industry is relieved that the EU-US trade deal reduces short-term uncertainty but many,
Photo courtesy of Palace Resorts. Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.With a strong track record in the luxury hospitality sector, Palace Resorts has established itself as one of the most influential brands within The Palace Company, the hotel group leading the all-inclu
The EU-US trade deal means the 27-country bloc will face a baseline US levy of 15 percent – instead of a threatened 30 percent. — © AFP Brendan SMIALOWSKIRaziye AkkocEU chief Ursula von der Leyen clinched an agreement Sunday with US President Donald Trump to avoid crippling tariffs from hitting the
Truck and car maker Tata Motors will buy Iveco of Italy – Copyright AFP Dave ChidleyTata Motors of India will buy Italys Iveco Group for 3.8 billion euros ($4.4 billion) in a bid to create a global champion in the commercial vehicles sector, the two companies said Wednesday.The deal excludes Ivecos
US tariffs had an impact of hundreds of millions of euros on Mercedes-Benz – Copyright AFP/File STEPHANE DE SAKUTINA new trade deal struck between the United States and European Union is good news despite fears it is unbalanced, Mercedes-Benz said Wednesday after the German carmaker reported a tarif
The bank recorded a $2.1 billion impairment linked to its stake in China\’s Bank of Communications – Copyright AFP/File STEPHANE DE SAKUTINAlexandra Bacon with Holmes Chan in Hong KongBank giant HSBC said Wednesday that group profits fell in the first half on higher costs but noted that it was well p
Photo courtesy of Pure Maintenance Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.With over 180 affiliated locations spanning the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom, Pure Maintenance has achieved consistent online feedback throughout its network. Its 4.8-star
The EU\’s 27 countries have largely let the European Commission focus on seeking a deal to avoid hefty US tariffs – Copyright AFP/File FOCKE STRANGMANNRaziye AkkocWith the contours of a hard-fought EU-US trade deal taking shape, the European Union is flexing its muscles in a bid to squeeze concession
Scott Serrato, 28, has noticed some price increases in the gaming industry but sees them as understandable for now – Copyright AFP/File ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDSBeiyi SEOWAt a strip mall in Maryland, a miniature landscape extends across a table between Dash Krempel and his friend as a war game unfol
The new nuclear plant will be built alongside EDF\’s Sizewell B nuclear power station in eastern England – Copyright AFP/File Fabrice COFFRINIAlexandra BACONThe UK government on Tuesday gave new British nuclear power plant Sizewell C the final go-ahead after reaching a deal with investors, aiming to
Photo Courtesy of Y CombinatorOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.A team of Stanford-trained engineers has identified a massive inefficiency plaguing the commercial real estate industry: brokers spending countless hours on manual tasks that technology could automate. Com
Traders. — © AFP CHARLY TRIBALLEAUAsian stocks retreated Tuesday after a series of market-rattling announcements by US President Donald Trump, including the unusual firing of a central bank official and threats to impose export controls on microchips.Traders had been riding a wave of confidence sinc
The US trade deficit overall narrowed to $60.2 billion in June, government data showed – Copyright AFP/File Robyn BeckBeiyi SEOW with Isabel KUA in BeijingPresident Donald Trump said Monday that the United States has been dealing very nicely with China while Beijing said it was seeking positive out
Market volatility caused by Trump\’s trade tariff blitz was good for Barclay\’s trading activity – Copyright US Treasury Department/AFP HANDOUTBritish bank Barclays posted on Tuesday second quarter profits that beat expectations as traders benefitted from volatility in global markets caused by US Pres
United Airlines flights were grounded because of a \’technology disruption\’ at several US airports – Copyright AFP/File RONALDO SCHEMIDTThousands of US air passengers were facing delays Wednesday after United Airlines halted many departures in the wake of a systemwide problem.So-called mainline fligh
Photo courtesy of Pixabay on Pexels. Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Profit Engine is a link-building service that strongly believes in building backlinks for more innovative SEO integration. The company offers comprehensive services for a range of clientele, includi
Photo courtesy of Jonathane Ricci. Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.For more than two decades, Jonathane Ricci has quietly built a career at the intersection of law, finance, and cross-border complexity. As an international wealth management adviser and legal strategi
Electronic Arts showed off \’Battlefield 6\’ in Paris, in parallel with promo events also held in London and Los Angeles – Copyright AFP/File Jason RedmondKilian FICHOUPromising vast combat zones and pounding action, team-based first-person shooter Battlefield 6 is set for release in October, pitting
US President Donald Trump stepped up tariff threats on Canada, Brazil and over a dozen countries this week – Copyright AFP/File Brendan SmialowskiBeiyi SEOWUS trading partners braced for a volley of tariff hikes this week, but a deadline for their imposition came and went as President Donald Trump d
Apple, whose chief executive Tim Cook (C) met with President Donald Trump in the White House, is substantially boosting its investment commitment in the United States – Copyright AFP Brendan SMIALOWSKIApple will invest an additional $100 billion in the United States, taking its total pledge to $600
City of London. — Image by © Tim Sandle. To what extent can AI boost growth and improve workplace productivity? Like any (relatively) new technology there are adherents and opponents. Although AI remains at an early stage of development, the industry consensus is towards AI being beneficial for the
Irish no-frills airline Ryanair says it is dropping three French airports including in the eastern city of Strasbourg over a ticket tax – Copyright AFP/File STEPHANE DE SAKUTINIrish no-frills airline Ryanair said on Wednesday it was dropping three French airports over a harmful tax hike on air ticke
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is set to deliver remarks during an annual gathering of central bankers, a key event for observers weighing the chances of a rate cut – Copyright GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File CHIP SOMODEVILLAAsian markets were mostly up Friday morning ahead of a pivotal
The Tesla store opened its doors in India\’s financial capital Mumbai – Copyright AFP Punit PARANJPEAnuj SRIVASTesla unveiled its first showroom in India on Tuesday, marking its entry into the worlds most populous country, as Elon Musks electric vehicle company seeks new customers amid sagging sales
Image: — © GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File JUSTIN SULLIVANAustralia has ordered the local arm of the worlds largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, to appoint an external auditor after identifying serious concerns with its money laundering and terrorism financing controls.The Australian Trans
Indonesia\’s President Prabowo Subianto said he had a \’very good\’ call with Trump – Copyright AFP/File Yasuyoshi CHIBAMarchio GORBIANOIndonesias leader on Wednesday hailed a new era of trade relations with the United States, after Donald Trump said he slashed the tariff rate faced by Southeast Asias
The Bordeaux region produces some of the world\’s most famous wines – Copyright AFP/File Philippe LOPEZMarisol RIFAIFrench wine producers, already reeling from a downturn in their market, still do not know how bitter a taste the US tariffs on wine will leave on their palates.In southwestern France, a
An abandoned building in a garden? Image by Tim SandleWhere are the worst cities to start a business in? To identify which UK cities and districts offer the ‘worst’ conditions for starting a business, the company BestBrokers analysed the latest data from the UK’s Office for National Statistics.As to
Japan last month agreed to a trade deal with the United States, cutting threatened tariffs of 25 percent to 15 percent – Copyright AFP Kazuhiro NOGINatsuko FUKUEJapan eked out modest growth in the second quarter despite painful US tariffs, official data showed Friday, in welcome news to embattled Pr
Jennifer Warren, manager of the Wood Buffalo Regional Innovation Network, spoke with Digital Journal at Inventures 2025 in Calgary. – Photo by Jennifer Friesen, Digital JournalMost communities have a central visitor centre. Wood Buffalo has one on wheels, an initiative of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo
US Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook plans to contest President Donald Trump\’s attempt to remove her from her position at the central bank – Copyright AFP Gregory WALTONLisa Cook, the first Black woman to serve on the powerful Federal Reserve Board of Governors, has become US President Donald Trump
McDonald\’s said it is working with franchisees to implement promotions throughout its US network – Copyright GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File SCOTT OLSONMcDonalds profits rose in the second quarter behind a rebound in US sales but executives said Wednesday that low-income consumers remained unde
Tariffs on metal imposed by US President Donald Trump are hitting small businesses like Independent Can very hard – Copyright AFP RYAN COLLERDWhen discussing the dumbest, most unnecessary economic situation in modern history, sometimes you have to tell the tale like a story for kids. Think Henny Pen
Adidas – © AFP/File Alastair PikeOfficials in the southern Mexico state of Oaxaca accused sportswear giant Adidas of cultural appropriation after the fashion brand debuted sandals similar to a traditional design from the region.The Oaxaca Slip-On sandals were created by American fashion designer Wil
Mike Procee is the founder of the Calgary Innovation Peer Forum. – Photo by Jennifer Friesen, Digital JournalIn boardrooms across Calgary, the moment of truth for a breakthrough idea can feel surprisingly ordinary. A hand goes up, a pitch is shared, and what happens next decides whether it survives
Google is providing cutting-edge artificial intelligence tools to the US government as CEO Sundar Pichai makes a priority of promoting the internet giant\’s technology over that of rivals – Copyright AFP/File RONALDO SCHEMIDTGoogle will provide its Gemini artificial intelligence tools to US federal a
The tightly-policed UAE has moulded itself into a magnet for the wealthy, offering economic and political stability with extremely low crime rates, an easygoing business environment and even easier access to luxury – Copyright AFP Giuseppe CACACEAya IskandaraniRich people are flocking to Dubai in re
Bags of rice are seen at the entrance of a shop in Tokyo. Rice prices soared 90.7 percent in July year-on-year, but the rate of increase slowed from previous months – Copyright GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File CHIP SOMODEVILLANatsuko FUKUERice prices in Japan soared 90.7 percent in July year-on-y
Photo courtesy of Kara Williams. Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Leadership doesn’t always fall apart in dramatic fashion. Sometimes, it erodes quietly. A founder stares at the tenth version of a pitch deck that still doesn’t feel right. A successor in a family busin
A US judge has cleared the way for a trial in US court over claims that Elon Musk (R) has been on a campaign to damage ChatGPT maker OpenAI, run by co-founder Sam Altman (L) – Copyright AFP/File ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS, Sergei GAPONApple on Thursday rejected Elon Musks claim that its digital App S
Ukraine routinely targets Russian refineries and oil depots – Copyright AFP/File RONALDO SCHEMIDTRussian fuel prices are at near-record highs, stock exchange data showed Thursday, after a slew of Ukrainian attacks on refineries caused breakdowns during the travel season.Ukraine routinely targets Rus
China and the United States de-escalated their bruising trade war in talks last month – Copyright AFP Hector RETAMALChinas exports jumped in June, official data showed Monday, beating forecasts in a month when Washington and Beijing agreed a tentative deal to lower swingeing tariffs on each other.Da
\’We want to ensure European sovereignty in energy supply,\’ says Voltfang chief David Oudsandji – Copyright AFP Ina FASSBENDERLéa PERNELLEA German company is putting used electric vehicle batteries to new use by stacking them into fridge-size units that homes and businesses can use to store their exc
The US trade deficit overall narrowed to $60.2 billion in June, government data showed – Copyright AFP/File Robyn BeckThe US trade gap narrowed in June, government data showed Tuesday, as imports pulled back more than exports while businesses grappled with President Donald Trumps tariffs on allies a
Judyanna Yu is the managing partner of One Six 8 Ventures. – Photo by Jennifer Friesen, Digital JournalBreakthrough technology isn’t what makes or breaks a medtech startup. At least, not on its own. In Canada’s life sciences sector, what really sets startups apart is whether they have the right inve
Image: – © AFP ANGELA WEISSOluseyi AWOJULUGBE, Susan NJANJIAfricas biggest oil refinery will on Friday start direct and free shipping of fuel to retailers in Nigeria, a move expected to disrupt the oil sector in the continents largest crude producer.Nigerias Dangote Refinery says that the plan will
The trade deal the EU struck to avoid steeper US tariffs was \’better than a trade war,\’ said the European Commission\’s lead official in the negotiations, Maros Sefcovic – Copyright POOL/AFP Christopher FurlongThe EUs top negotiator on Monday defended a trade agreement with the United States to avert
Photo courtesy of Headway on Unsplash. Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Generative AI, real-time pipelines, and looming governance deadlines are turning 2025 into the fastest-moving year analytics has seen. Market analysts forecast that global data analytics revenue w
The dream of a high-speed train service linking the California cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco has been over 15 years in the making – Copyright AFP/File Patrick T. FALLONCalifornia will sue President Donald Trumps administration over its decision to cancel billions of dollars in federal fund
Coffee is among the many products imported to the United States that face steep potential tariffs – Copyright AFP/File Hector RETAMALBeiyi SEOWThe United States is set to raise tariffs on dozens of trading partners Friday if they fail to reach accords with President Donald Trump to avert the higher
Photo courtesy Mark DiazOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.What if you could approach life’s challenges the same way you approach your favorite video game? Completing quests, leveling up your skills, choosing your character’s features, and building alliances are fun fea
Strong sales of ice cream brands like Ben & Jerry’s helped underlying sales performance at Unilever, but the company will soon spin off the unit – Copyright AFP ROSLAN RAHMANBritish consumer goods giant Unilever on Thursday said net profit fell five percent in the first six months of the year, as it
The popularity of Novo Nordisk\’s anti-diabetes and weight-loss treatments Ozempic and Wegovy had once made it a darling of investors – Copyright GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File SCOTT OLSONDanish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk posted a sharp rise in second-quarter net profit Wednesday, but ris
Once upon a time: Logging on to AOL at a Sao Paulo cybercafe in 1999 – Copyright AFP Bay ISMOYOThe ear-piercing beeps, squeals and buzzes of 90s-era dial-up internet will vanish from thousands of holdout American homes in September as historic provider AOL shuts down the service.The raucous sounds o
Novartis will have a new chief financial officer in 2026 – Copyright AFP John MACDOUGALLSwiss pharmaceuticals giant Novartis posted Thursday a 29 percent increase in first-half net income, at $7.6 billion and unveiled its new chief financial officer.The Basel-based firms net sales increased 12 perc
Kazuhiro Takizawa, President & Chief Executive Officer of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., and Casey Wasserman, President of LA28, Chairperson & President of LA28, are seen before a press conference in June 2025 – Copyright GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File Joe ScarniciOrganizers of the Los Angeles
Photo courtesy of Trung TranCalm Heart Program helps Salus Health integrate care factorsMany people who experience chest pain, a racing heartbeat, or intense anxiety leave emergency rooms without clear answers. Trung Tran, co-founder of Salus Health, recognized this gap in care. He developed a struc
Thyssenkrupp\’s marine division stands to benefit from a boom in the European defence sector – Copyright AFP Brendan SMIALOWSKIGerman industrial titan Thyssenkrupps shareholders on Friday backed a spin-off of its warship and submarine-building unit, seeking to better position the group to benefit fro
A BMW i4 electric car – © AFP ISAAC LAWRENCESam ReevesGerman carmaker BMW stuck to its 2025 targets Thursday despite quarterly profits tumbling a third due partly to US tariffs, insisting its large American operations meant it could weather the storm.Their optimism stands in contrast to domestic ri
xAI apologized on Saturday for extremist and offensive messages – Copyright AFP Philip FONGElon Musks xAI, which features a large language model that has spewed Hitler-supporting rhetoric and antisemitic tropes, said Monday it has signed a deal to provide its services to the US Department of Defense
Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter returned home empty-handed after rushing to Washington to seek friendlier tariff terms – Copyright AFP Fabrice COFFRINIChristophe VOGTSwitzerland scrambled for answers Thursday after a last-gasp government mission to Washington failed to stop a 39-percent tariff b
Photo courtesy of myFirst USAOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Debuting at CES 2025, the world’s largest consumer technology showcase, myFirst has launched the Camera Insta 20 instant print kids camera. Designed for children ages 5 to 12, this lightweight device lets k
The bank\’s shares jumped around six percent in early trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange – Copyright AFP/File ANTHONY WALLACEDeutsche Bank on Thursday reported its highest second-quarter profit since 2007 and said it was on track to meet annual targets, sending shares in Germanys biggest lender
The massive Starship rocket launches on a test flight from SpaceX\’s base in Texas – Copyright AFP/File TIMOTHY A. CLARYElon Musks SpaceX announced Friday that its Starship megarocket is scheduled to blast off on a new test flight next weekend after recent attempts have ended in fiery explosions.The
Barry Callebaut\’s drop in chocolate sales in the last quarter fell by more than the overall market – Copyright AFP Daniel SLIMThe worlds top industrial supplier of chocolate, Barry Callebaut, revised its financial guidance lower on Thursday as the global chocolate market suffered its worst drop in s
Villagers came together to save the Radnor Arms, but many other beloved locals across the UK face serious headwinds – Copyright AFP Daniel MATTHEWSHelen ROWEA nearly 200-year-old pub, the Radnor Arms in rural Wales stood abandoned a few years ago. Water ran down the walls, ivy crept around broken wi
Apple Watch health features including detection of irregular heartbeats and falls have been highlighted by the Silicon Valley tech titan – Copyright GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP Michael M. SantiagoApple on Thursday said some of its top smartwatch models are getting a redesigned blood oxygen sensin
Scientists using laboratory instruments. — Image by © Tim SandleWhat are the main processes involved in taking a scientific concept and turning this into a key medical product? David Crean, Chief Business Officer at MediciNova (Nasdaq: MNOV), a late-stage, global biopharmaceutical company that is de
Image: — © AFP Roslan RAHMANTesla will give its shareholders the option to invest in artificial intelligence startup xAI, billionaire owner of both companies Elon Musk said on his social media platform X.Its not up to me We will have a shareholder vote on the matter, Musk said in response to a socia
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed opposition to wind energy — claiming turbines are unsightly and dangerous — and signed a series of executive orders targeting the sector shortly after returning to the White House in January – Copyright POOL/AFP David MareuilNorwegian energy compa
The higher US tariff rate came as a surprise – Copyright AFP/File Patrick T. FallonThe Swiss government said Friday it would negotiate with the United States to try to avoid the tough 39-percent US tariff rate that would harm key industries.As part of a slew of new tariffs unveiled late Thursday on
Shops in St Albans, England, UK. Image by Tim Sandle. Data compiled by the Centre for Retail Research reveals that UK retail store closures have jumped by more than a quarter, with even more shutdowns predicted this year. Many brands and services continue to have emotional resonance with consumers.
Photo courtesy of Vivek Agrawal Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.In the environment of hyperconnected retail, customer expectations have changed radically. Customers want ease of use, personalisation and continuity across all channels; online, mobile and in-store. The
The US Food and Drug Administraation has reauthorized Juul Labs to market its vaping products – Copyright AFP/File Patrick T. FALLONJuul Labs said Thursday that the US Food and Drug Administration had officially authorized the e-cigarette maker to market its vaping system and refill capsules in the
Facebook parent company has been renamed Meta. — © AFPAlex PIGMANMeta chief Mark Zuckerberg and other company board members settled a shareholder lawsuit on Thursday concerning decisions made in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal.A trial over the long-running case had just begun on
Image: — © Digital JournalUS lawmakers are on the verge of passing landmark legislation that will give the much-maligned crypto world much-wanted legitimacy, riding on President Donald Trumps recent embrace of the industry.The US House of Representatives is set to vote on three pieces of legislation
Zachary Novak, founder and CEO of CITI. – Photo by Jennifer Friesen, Digital JournalWhen Zachary Novak wrote a LinkedIn post in December 2020, he didn’t expect it to change the course of his career.At the time, Novak had recently left investment banking and was a director of product at a local start
Thyseenkrupp has long been struggling, particularly in its traditional steel business – Copyright AFP/File Mladen ANTONOVThyssenkrupps shares slumped Thursday as the struggling German industrial giant slashed its sales forecasts due to weak demand amid US President Donald Trumps tariff onslaught.The
Photo courtesy of Rabia Hanım on Pexels. Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.In a world defined by rapid change, uncertainty, and opportunity, the thinkers who rise above the noise are those reshaping how we see ourselves, and each other. From reimagining ancient myth to
Shares in German carmakers plunged after the EU-US trade deal was announced – Copyright AFP Brendan SMIALOWSKILéa PERNELLE à Francfort et Taimaz SZIRNIKS à ParisThe car industry in the EU on Monday viewed the trade deal struck with the United States as a de-escalation but one that still puts sand i
US existing home sales dropped by 2.7 percent in June, industry data showed – Copyright AFP/File Patrick T. FallonSales of previously-owned homes in the United States hit their lowest rate in nine months, according to industry data released Wednesday, as high home prices and mortgage rates weighed o
Photo courtesy of Josh Kosnick. Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Josh Kosnick’s rise in the business world shows how far his entrepreneurial skills alone can take him. By age 35, he was one of the youngest managing partners at a Fortune 100 financial firm. By 41, he l
American said revenues were hit by economic uncertainty and fallout from the January 29 fatal crash of a regional jet operated by American Eagle at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington – Copyright AFP/File YAMIL LAGEAmerican Airlines shares tumbled Thursday as the carrier projected a third-q
Cranes and containers are seen along the Panama Canal. Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison said it was considering inviting a Chinese \”major strategic investor\” to join a US-led consortium negotiating the sale of its global ports business, including operations at the Panama Canal – Copyright POOL/AF
Shawn Mahoney is co-founder of consulting firm Spare Parts & Gasoline. – photo by Jennifer Friesen, Digital JournalWhen layoffs come, many people focus on what they have lost. But Shawn Mahoney wants them to see what they still carry with them: the skills, experience and value that stay even when a
\’Not for sale, not for rent,\’ reads a sign in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, where a planned major development has many residents concerned over rapid gentrification and displacement – Copyright AFP Ricardo ARDUENGOMaggy DONALDSONGloria Cuevas thought she would live forever in her pink, century-old house o
IT professionals come in many forms. — Image by © Tim SandleNew research has revealed the highest-paid roles within the UKs tech sector, with Chief Information Officers (CIOs) leading with an average base salary of £123,712.The study by IT training provider tecnovy analysed salary data from the rec
US President Donald Trump\’s upcoming wave of tariffs contains a clause targeting goods shipped through third countries to evade higher duties – Copyright AFP/File Brendan SMIALOWSKIBeiyi SEOWAs the United States ramps up tariffs on major trading partners globally, President Donald Trump is also disr
Photo courtesy of Sean Pollock on Unsplash. Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.In 2025, luxury and commercial real estate tokenization is moving from pilot projects to billion-dollar deployments. By turning property shares into blockchain-based tokens, platforms unlock
Consumers continued to buy Lindt chocolate despite the company hiking prices due to record-high cocoa costs – Copyright AFP/File Fabrice COFFRINIPremium Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Sprungli hiked its 2025 sales target as cocoa price hikes passed on to customers outweighed a drop in volumes.The
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he sees no reason for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to step down right now – Copyright AFP Mandel NGANUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that he did not see a reason for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to resign immediately, a day afte
Photo courtesy of Dennis Daniel SsemugenyiOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Dr. Dennis Daniel Ssemugenyi stands in his Singapore office, reviewing financial reports from operations across six countries. The founder and chairman of Daniel Dennis Investment Group Limited
Netflix highlighted strong performance from its content offers in the quarter – Copyright AFP Patrick T. FallonNetflix reported stronger than expected second-quarter results Thursday, with profit jumping 45 percent year-over-year as the streaming giant benefited from subscription price increases and
Image: — © Digital JournalAlex PIGMANThe US House of Representatives on Thursday passed three landmark cryptocurrency bills, fulfilling the Trump administrations commitment to the once-controversial industry.Lawmakers easily approved the CLARITY Act, which aims to establish a clearer regulatory fram
Chips made with ASML machines power much of modern life – Copyright AFP Asif HASSANRichard CARTERDutch tech giant ASML said Wednesday it booked higher net profits in the second quarter of 2025 compared with the same period last year but warned that geopolitical headwinds had darkened the 2026 outloo
While subject to a recall in the United States, the German-made ID. Buzz is also subject to a new 25 percent tariff – Copyright GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File Brandon BellGerman auto giant Volkswagen said Thursday it had suspended deliveries of its electric minivan ID. Buzz due to a technical i
Decorators\’ brush sizes are given in millimeters (mm) or inches (in), which refers to the width of the head. Image by Simon Trew. CC BY-SA 3.0. The world of work has always been in a state of flux, and one area of change, that has sometimes been slow to show progress, is with challenging professions
Michael Warner, co-founder of wine boutique DCanter, said importers and distributors have raised costs of foreign wines since June – Copyright AFP SAUL LOEBBeiyi SEOWAt a wine shop in Washingtons Capitol Hill neighborhood, bottles sourced from Europe are becoming costlier to import and soon, pricie
Jane Hunter-Uhryn is the manager of Innovate Northwest. – Photo by Jennifer Friesen, Digital JournalFive years ago, when Jane Hunter-Uhryn started working with the Regional Innovation Network (RIN) out of Grand Prairie, the region’s innovation leaders operated in silos.“Nobody talked to each other,”
Image: — © AFP Richard A. BrooksMost Asian markets rose Monday as investors digested Donald Trumps latest trade war salvos that saw him threaten to hit the European Union and Mexico with 30 percent tariffs.The US presidents outburst came after a series of announcements last week including warnings
Photo courtesy of Imperial PromotionsOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Selecting effective promotional products for brand visibilityWhen organizations seek to improve brand visibility, choosing the right promotional products can significantly impact their success. Prom
Photo courtesy of Chirag NarangOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Decentralized Finance (DeFi) has significantly evolved over the past few years, with Total Value Locked (TVL) growing from under $1 billion in 2020 to approximately $120 billion in 2024. However, challeng
US lawmakers inside the Capitol are considering rules about US college athletes and antitrust laws, with players unions for the five major US sports leagues saying no exemptions should be made for schools or sport governing bodies – Copyright AFP/File KAREN BLEIERProfessional players unions for the
Staffing shortages hit United Airlines\’ Newark, New Jersey operation in May, but the carrier pointed to improvement in June – Copyright AFP/File JUAN MABROMATAUnited Airlines reported a drop in second-quarter profits Wednesday on higher costs and predicted a rise in travel as geopolitical worries e
Photo by Getty Images on Unsplash+Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.The integration of digital systems and data sets over the last few years has given rise to a widespread improvement in the customer experience, thanks in large part to new insights made possible by AI.
Benjamin Bergen is a member of Digital Journal\’s editorial advisory committee.Digital Journal is thrilled to welcome Benjamin Bergen, President of the Council of Canadian Innovators, to its editorial advisory committee.This recently formed committee supports Digital Journal’s goal of connecting edit
Steel coils sitting in the yard at ArcelorMittal Dofasco\’s steel mill in Hamilton, Canada, which now face 50 percent tariffs to enter the United States – Copyright AFP/File I-HWA CHENGThe worlds number two steelmaker, ArcelorMittal, said on Thursday its half-year net profit jumped on exceptional ite
Maurice Tempelsman, longtime friend and companion of former US first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, has died at age 95. – Copyright AFP/File TIMOTHY A. CLARYMaurice Tempelsman, a renowned diamond merchant and long-time companion of former US first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, died in New York,
Pedestrians walk past an electronic quotation board displaying the Nikkei Stock Average on Wednesday – Copyright AFP Kazuhiro NOGIJapans Nikkei hit a second record high in as many days Wednesday, as hopes of US interest rate cuts following soft inflation data cheered equity investors across Asia.The
The EU imposed extra import taxes of up to 35 percent on Chinese electric vehicle imports in October – Copyright AFP/File GREG BAKEROliver HOTHAMThe European Union is seeking fair competition with China and not a race to the bottom in wages and environmental standards, the blocs vice president for t
Lucas McCarthy is the Founder and CEO of Showpass. – Photo by Jennifer Friesen, Digital Journal“Its brutal. Nobody likes their vendor in my space.”Lucas McCarthy, founder and CEO of Calgary-based Showpass, doesnt pretend the ticketing business is easy or well loved. For more than a decade, hes been
Image: — © AFP Patrick T. FallonNew UK research shows that gig delivery drivers, such as those working for Amazon or Uber Eats, face higher risks of collisions and unsafe driving behaviours due to intense delivery deadlines. Legal Expert explains the challenges in determining liability when accident
Chairman of the US Federal Reserve Jerome Powell speaks with Fed vice chair for supervision Michelle Bowman (L), as he chairs a Federal Reserve Board open meeting – Copyright AFP SAUL LOEBBeiyi SEOW and Danny KEMPUS President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he was not currently planning to fire Fe
Ras Hankorab sits inside Wadi al-Gemal National Park, declared a protected area in 2003 – Copyright AFP Khaled DESOUKILobna MoniebIn Egypts Wadi al-Gemal, where swimmers share a glistening bay with sea turtles, a shadowy tourism deal is threatening one of the Red Seas last wild shores.Off Ras Hankor
The tenth test flight comes after a string of explosive failures that have raised doubts about whether the world\’s most powerful launch vehicle can fulfill founder Elon Musk\’s vision of colonizing Mars or helping NASA return astronauts to the Moon – Copyright AFP Gregory WALTONRonaldo Schemidt with
The EU has come under fierce pressure to delay enforcing its landmark AI law – Copyright AFP/File Guillermo AriasThe EU unveiled on Thursday long-delayed recommendations to rein in the most advanced AI models such as OpenAIs ChatGPT and help companies comply with the blocs sweeping new law.Brussels
The Trans Alaska Pipeline near Delta Junction, Alaska. The EU has promised to buy more US fossil fuels to secure a trade deal with President Donald Trump – Copyright AFP/File JULIEN DE ROSAAdrien de Calan with Nathalie Alonso in ParisThe EU is promising colossal new US fossil fuel purchases under it
Shipping Nvidia\’s H20 chips to China was \”great\” for Beijing and Washington and not a security threat, the tech giant\’s chief Jensen Huang says – Copyright AFP/File I-Hwa ChengShipping Nvidias H20 chips to China was great for Beijing and Washington and not a security threat, the tech giants chief sa
Plastic waste has been found from the bottom of the seas to the tops of mountains – Copyright AFP Justin TALLISRobin MILLARD, Isabel MALSANGNegotiations on a global treaty on plastic pollution are being blocked by oil-producing countries and getting bogged down in a dialogue of the deaf, sources at
Emergency responders were dispatched to US Steel\’s Clairton Coke Works following explosions at the plant in Clairton, Pennsylvania that left at least one person dead and dozens injured – Copyright AFP Rebecca DROKEAt least one person died and dozens were wounded Monday after blasts at a US Steel pla
AstraZeneca\’s announcement included a new factory in the US state of Virginia, which will be the company\’s \’largest single manufacturing investment\’ – Copyright AFP/File Fabrice COFFRINIBritish pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca said Tuesday it would invest $50 billion in the United States amid a loom
Edwin Asmal, spokesperson for Power Brand Partners. Photo courtesy of Edwin Asmal and PowerBrands.Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.The largest marketplace in the world isn’t in any city or capital–it’s online. Amazon offers brands from around the globe the opportunity
China\’s exports rose more than expected in June, and imports were also up, despite a bruising trade war with the United States, official data showed – Copyright AFP/File GREG BAKERMary Yang and Matthew WalshChinas exports rose more than expected in June, official data showed Monday, after Washington
Many of the tonnes of parcels handled by Guangzhou-based logistics firm Weijiang International are destined for the doorsteps of US customers – Copyright AFP ADEK BERRYMary YANGLabourer Shuai Hang went a week without work earlier this year when sky-high US tariffs on Chinese goods overwhelmed the wa
Heathrow is Europe\’s busiest airport – Copyright Ritzau Scanpix/AFP/File Mads Claus RasmussenLondons Heathrow Airport on Friday said it plans to invest £10 billion ($14 billion) over the next five years in upgrades to boost passenger numbers, largely funded by higher charges to airlines. A statement
Rice prices in Japan soared 99.2 percent in June year-on-year, official data showed Friday, piling further pressure on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ahead of elections – Copyright AFP Yuichi YAMAZAKIKyoko HASEGAWARice prices in Japan soared 99.2 percent in June year-on-year, official data showed Fri
Nissan posted a net loss of 671 billion yen ($4.5 billion) last year and it has said it will cut 15 percent of its global workforce – Copyright AFP/File Toshifumi KITAMURAStruggling auto giant Nissan said Tuesday it will stop production at its plant at Oppama in Japan at the end of its 2027 fiscal y
Donald Trump (L) has ramped up pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell (R) as the US president pushes for lower interest rates – Copyright AFP/File ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDSBeiyi SEOWThe US central bank is widely expected to hold off slashing interest rates again at its upcoming meeting, as
The US inflation data for July came in lower than expected, but underlying price increases picked up – Copyright AFP/File Jim WATSONStock markets rose on Tuesday as US inflation data showed a still-subdued impact from US President Donald Trumps tariffs.That, combined with Trump extending by 90 days
Crystal Phillips is the senior director at the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund. Photo courtesy of Crystal PhillipsImagine being 19, one of the fastest speed skaters in the country, and training for the Olympics. Then, in a matter of days, you can’t walk. Doctors tell you the dream is over.“I wen
Photo courtesy of Elvina BayramovaOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Elvina Bayramova is bringing precision, transparency, and integrity to the forefront of cost engineering. As a trusted project controls expert and the founder of Vina Project Advisory, Bayramova is res
Trader at NYSE: © AFP/FileAsian markets were mixed Wednesday in the face of worrying signs for Japanese exports, as investors await signals from US policymakers of an interest rate cut in the worlds largest economy.Traders have also been watching the recent diplomatic whirlwind to resolve the protra
NVIDIA\’s Grace Hopper Superchip is a processor designed from the ground up for giant-scale AI and high-performance computing (HPC) applications. — Image courtesy NVIDIAAI demand has driven Nvidia’s market capitalisation to move past four trillion, making it the first company to ever accomplish this
A car hauler carries Toyota RAV4 vehicles as it enters to cross the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ontario to go to Detroit, Michigan on February 3, 2025 – Copyright AFP GREG BAKERKyoko HASEGAWAUS tariffs prompted Japanese auto giant Toyota on Thursday to cut its annual net profit forecast by 14 perc
The EU has come under fierce pressure to delay enforcing its landmark AI law – Copyright AFP/File Guillermo AriasThe unanswered questions about the future of work have now achieved a level of stagnation normally seen in mausoleums. The issues are stagnant. So is the thinking.Just to cheer everyone u
Putting Microsoft\’s Xbox ROG Ally through the paces at the Gamescom fair in Cologne, Germany – Copyright AFP Ina FASSBENDERKilian FICHOU and Tom BARFIELDThe record launch in June for the Nintendo Switch 2, a game console that can be played at home or on the go, heralds a new portable race that Micro
Despite solid US retail sales in July, some analysts expect weakening later in the year as the labor market loses steam and additional tariff effects are felt – Copyright AFP/File Patrick T. FallonJohn BIERSUS retail sales rose moderately in July, according to data released Friday, as markets monit
The Nikkei image: — © AFP Kazuhiro NOGIAsian markets were mixed Wednesday as investors kept tabs on China-US developments after they agreed to further talks to extend their trade truce, while eyes were also on tech earnings and a key Federal Reserve meeting.After deals were reached with the European
The G20 accounts for more than 80 percent of the world\’s gross domestic product – Copyright AFP John MACDOUGALLG20 chair South Africa warned Thursday that abandoning the rules-based global order and declining cooperation could derail 2030 development goals to end hunger, eradicate extreme poverty an
The American and Canadian flags fly at the Ambassador Bridge border crossing in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. — © AFPBeiyi SEOWDozens of economies including India, Canada and Mexico face threats of higher tariffs Friday if they fail to strike deals with Washington.Here is a summary of duties President D
Intel says new chip making plants in Ohio are not slated to begin production until 2030, five years later than originally planned – © AFP I-Hwa CHENGUS President Donald Trump on Monday said he had a very interesting meeting with the chief of US chip maker Intel, just days after calling for his resig
Sony expects its annual earnings to be boosted by the gaming sector – Copyright AFP Kazuhiro NOGIKatie Forster and Kyoko HasegawaPlayStation-maker Sony raised its annual profit forecasts on Thursday, citing strong performance in its key gaming business and a smaller-than-expected negative impact of
The surging cost of rice has become a political hot topic in Japan heading into elections this month – Copyright AFP Richard A. BrooksHiroshi HIYAMA, Harumi OZAWADonald Trumps insistence that spoiled Japan imports more US rice is adding to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishibas problems ahead of elections t
China\’s economy is facing headwinds, with sluggish domestic consumption and tariff challenges for its exports – Copyright US Treasury Department/AFP HANDOUTChinese and US delegations met for their second day of trade negotiations in Stockholm, with both sides said to be aiming to extend a truce due
US agriculture officials are closing the southern border to cattle due to concerns over a flesh-eating pest detected in Mexican herds – Copyright AFP/File Guillermo AriasThe US Secretary of Agriculture has announced ports will be closed to the livestock trade at the southern border after Mexican cat
Lorraine Bauer, Executive Director of CIO Association of Canada, (left) and Shaun Guthrie, President of CIO Association of Canada. – Photo by Jennifer Friesen, Digital JournalFor senior technology leaders, influence in the boardroom is no longer optional. Decisions about growth, competitiveness, and
Deliveroo posted its first annual profit in March following sizeable full-year losses – Copyright AFP Ed JONESFood delivery app Deliveroo on Thursday reported that it fell back into a loss in the first half of 2025, citing costs related to its takeover by US rival DoorDash.Net loss stood at £19.2 mi
Germany\’s economy has been hit by a manufacturing slump and rising energy costs – Copyright AFP Shammi MEHRAGerman industrial production slumped to its lowest level in June since the pandemic in 2020, data showed Thursday, underlining the fragility of Europes top economy even before higher US tariff
Jakarta and Lima sealed a trade deal that will expand market access between the two countries, Indonesian leader Prabowo Subianto (L) said after talks with visiting Peruvian President Dina Boluarte – Copyright AFP Bay ISMOYOIndonesia and Peru sealed a trade agreement Monday as their leaders met in J
Donald Trump threatened to hit imports of pharmaceuticals and microchips with tariffs – Copyright AFP Darko DURIDANSKIAsian investors trod warily Wednesday amid lingering uncertainty over Donald Trumps trade war, while another round of data indicated further weakness in the US economy but added inte
Volkswagen — its fully electric-driven microbus ID Buzz is seen here — has signed a tentative deal with the Canadian government to improve its access to the rare metals needed to produce the vehicles. — © AFPAs the UK and US edge closer to a trade agreement that could shield British car and steel
Butter prices have soared in dairy export giant New Zealand, latest figures show, with local supplies cut short as the industry chases fatter profits overseas. – Copyright AFP William WESTBen STRANGButter prices have soared in dairy export giant New Zealand, latest figures showed Thursday, with loca
The latest meme, if you missed it, is AI action figures… generated by OpenAI\’s free ChatGPT service – © AFP/File PAU BARRENAElon Musk has taken his feud against OpenAI to the App Store, accusing Apple of favoring ChatGPT in the digital shop and vowing legal action.Apple is behaving in a manner tha
Petrobras:- Copyright AFP/File Robyn BECKBrazils state-owned oil company Petrobras posted a hefty net profit of $4.7 billion in the second quarter, recovering sharply from net losses in the same period last year, the company said Thursday.The energy giant attributed the strong performance, which com
Dubai Airports said it posted record travellers despite regional airspace disruptions – Copyright US Treasury Department/AFP HANDOUTDubai International Airport welcomed a record 46 million passengers in the first half of this year, authorities said on Tuesday, despite disruptions due to the Iran-Isr
Photo courtesy of Residence SupplyOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Historic homes are works of art that require care and attention, and they demand a level of quality suited to their legacies. For homeowners looking to outfit their historic interiors with fixtures tha
Shares in Philips jumped after it said the US tariff impact would much less than it originally feared – Copyright US Treasury Department/AFP HANDOUTDutch medical equipment manufacturer Philips said Tuesday that the impact of US tariffs would be much less than it initially estimated, sending its shar
Photo by Jason Goodman on Unsplash“Life is short. A good part of the time that we have in this world is spent at work. And so you want that work to be meaningful,” says Lori Weir, CEO of Four Eyes Financial, based in Saint John, New Brunswick.“You want to work with other people that are ambitious an
Spanish clothing giant Inditex, which owns Zara, is the world\’s biggest fashion retailer – Copyright AFP Stefani ReynoldsBritains advertising regulator on Wednesday banned two adverts by Spanish clothing group Zara for featuring models that appeared unhealthily thin, calling the images irresponsible
Brighton\’s old pier. — Image by © Tim Sandle. Brighton and Hove is the number one area for UK unemployment, with 4.9% of the population unemployed, 0.3% claiming Jobseekers Allowance, and 0.88 filled job positions per working-age resident.This is based on a study that analysed three factors to assig
Boeing has accepted responsibility for the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash, in which 157 people died – Copyright AFP/File TONY KARUMBAElodie MAZEINBoeing has reached a settlement with a man whose family died in a 737 MAX crash in 2019, a law firm told AFP on Friday, meaning the US aviation giant will
Websites and apps hosting potentially harmful content will be held responsible for UK age checks – Copyright AFP Daniel ROLANDNew UK age verification measures to prevent children accessing harmful online content came into force on Friday, with campaigners hailing them a milestone in their years-long
Britain\’s economy grew 0.3 percent in the second quarter — better than feared but a slowdown from 0.7 percent in the first three months of the year. – Copyright AFP/File Mladen ANTONOVBen PERRYBritains economy performed better than expected in the second quarter as it weathered the impact of US tar
Hermes posted strong US sales in March before tariffs came into force – Copyright AFP I-Hwa CHENGFrench luxury group Hermes confirmed Wednesday its outlook for full-year sales growth as it turned rising revenue for all parts of the world in the first half despite global economic uncertainty.The grou
Photo by Jason Hafso on UnsplashCanadas central bank held its key lending rate at 2.75 percent on Wednesday, as the major US trading partner confronts economic uncertainty two days before President Donald Trumps latest tariff deadline.Canada remains uniquely vulnerable to Trumps trade war given the
Delegates are meeting in the main assembly hall at the UN Palais des Nations in Geneva – Copyright ${image.metadata.node.credit} ${image.metadata.node.creator}Isabel MALSANG and Robin MILLARDEnvironmental NGOs are raising concerns about the growing presence of petrochemical industry lobbyists at tal
News that Volkswagen plans to close at least three factories in Germany and slash tens of thousands of jobs has added to the country\’s economic woes – © AFP/File JENS SCHLUETERLouis VAN BOXEL-WOOLFGerman auto giant Volkswagen said Friday that tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump had cost it
Pent-up demand created a global swell of fan excitement for the Switch 2 – Copyright AFP Kazuhiro NOGINintendo on Friday said quarterly revenue had more than doubled year-on-year thanks to the Switch 2, which became the worlds fastest-selling console after its launch in June.Pent-up demand for the n
Photo courtesy of GlidescaleOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.In a quiet corner of Lisbon, a solo founder is attempting what the major players in digital marketing have long avoided: rewriting the rules of an industry built on high fees, restrictive systems, and opaque
Image: © AFP Josep LAGOUS President Donald Trump went to Pennsylvania on Tuesday to announce $92 billion in energy and infrastructure deals intended to meet big techs soaring demand for electricity to fuel the AI boom.Trump made the announcement at the inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Su
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has hailed the agreement with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi as a \’landmark moment\’ – Copyright POOL/AFP Kin CheungAnuj SRIVASIndian exporters were bracing Wednesday for higher US tariffs to kick in as prospects dim for an interim trade deal between New Delhi and
Most markets fell as trader digest Donald Trump\’s latest tariff salvo – Copyright AFP Jung Yeon-jeAsian markets mostly fell Friday as Donald Trump announced tariffs on dozens of trading partners ahead of a self-imposed deadline, offsetting strong earnings from tech giants.With hours to go before the
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is the world\’s largest contract maker of chips and counts Nvidia and Apple among its clients – Copyright AFP/File I-Hwa ChengTaiwanese chipmaking giant TSMC reported Thursday a forecast-beating 60 percent rise in net profit for the second quarter on sustain
Street scene showing local retail outlets. — Image by © Tim SandleOnline shops dominate a new UK business registrations with 24,240 startups recorded in 2025.The property sector grabbed three spots in the top ten most common business types, totalling 45,225 new ventures.Online shopping has emerged
LVMH makes Hennessy cognac – Copyright GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP JUSTIN SULLIVANFrench luxury group LVMH saw net profit plummet 22 percent in the first half of 2025, the company announced Thursday, blaming the plunge on an unsettled economic and geopolitical backdrop.Though sales fell four perc
Image: — © AFPAsian markets headed into the weekend on a broadly positive note Friday, as investors took up New Yorks latest record highs sparked by healthy US retail data and upbeat earnings from some of Wall Streets big names.The readings helped divert attention away from Donald Trumps tariffs sag
The US economy added 73,000 jobs in July 2025, while hiring numbers in recent months were revised sharply downwards – Copyright AFP/File Patrick T. FallonBeiyi SEOWUS job growth missed expectations in July, government data showed Friday, while revisions to hiring figures in recent months brought the
Photo illustration: — © Digital JournalPerplexity AI offered Google on Tuesday $34.5 billion for its popular Chrome web browser, which the internet giant could potentially be forced to sell as part of antitrust proceedings.The whopping sum proposed in a letter of intent by Perplexity is nearly doubl
Analysts have predicted that US trade policies will reduce traffic through the Panama Canal – Copyright AFP/File MARTIN BERNETTITariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on dozens of countries have so far not affected container ship traffic through the Panama Canal, its administrator said Thursda
François Provost, Renault procurement director, has been named as the head of the French car giant – Copyright AFP Dave ChidleyFrench auto giant Renault said Wednesday that Francois Provost, currently in charge of procurement, would take over as chief executive following Luca de Meos departure in Ju
Intel image: — © AFPChipmaker Intel has agreed to give the US government a 10-percent stake in its business, the company and President Donald Trump announced Friday.The deal came after Trumps administration said Intel should give Washington an equity stake in exchange for large grants committed when
Photo courtesy of Dylan Gillis on Unsplash. Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Kyle HolderPhoto courtesy of Kyle Holder. Founded by Kyle Holder, ion Education is working to change how educators engage with data. With over a decade of experience in data analytics and pro
\”The Thinker\’s Burden\” statue by Canadian artist Benjamin Von Wong will gradually be covered by plastic waste outside the Geneva negotiations for a UN plastics treaty – Copyright GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP WIN MCNAMEERobin Millard and Isabel MalsangNations must resolve the global plastics crisi
A container vessel docked at Singapore\’s Pasir Panjang port in July. Non-oil domestic exports slipped 4.6 percent in July from a year earlier, latest government data shows, as shipments to the US plunged by more than 40 percent – Copyright AFP/File Roslan RAHMANSingapores non-oil domestic exports sl
A car hauler carries Toyota RAV4 vehicles as it enters to cross the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ontario to go to Detroit, Michigan on February 3, 2025 – Copyright AFP GREG BAKERKyoko HASEGAWAUS tariffs prompted Japanese auto giant Toyota on Thursday to cut its annual net profit forecast by 14 perc
Image: — © Digital JournalMost stock markets rose with the euro Monday after the European Union and United States hammered out the biggest-ever deal to avert a potentially damaging trade war.News of the deal, announced by Donald Trump and European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday, foll
Gulf Air signed a deal with Boeing to acquire up to 18 new Dreamliners – Copyright AFP/File STRUS aviation giant Boeing on Thursday signed a contract valued at $7 billion to sell 12 787 Dreamliners, with options for six more, to Gulf Air, as the Bahrain-based carrier looks to expand its global netwo
Photo courtesy of Campaign Creators on Unsplash. Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Three weeks to get a single ad design. That’s the reality for countless growth marketers at startups and small businesses who need fresh creatives but lack dedicated design teams. By the
Children play at the newly opened Myongsasimni Water Park in the Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Area in North Korea – Copyright AFP KIM Won JinNorth Korea has barred foreigners from a newly opened beach resort, the countrys tourism administration said this week, just days after Russias top diplomat vi
Danielle Gifford, managing director of AI at PwC. – Photo by Jennifer Friesen, Digital Journal“Don’t do AI for the sake of AI,” says Danielle Gifford, managing director of AI at PwC. “Really make sure what you’re leveraging it for in terms of the application, and understand what are the metrics you’
75% of respondents to an AAAI survey agreed \’scaling up\’ LLMs was unlikely to produce artificial general intelligence – Copyright POOL/AFP Aurelien MorissardLatest salary data reveals a dramatic shift in the AI job market, with robotics-related roles experiencing significant growth. Their analysis h
Workers on an underground train. Image by Tim SandleTo what extent does progressing in a career can affect sleep quality? Of course, such a question cannot be answered in a straightforward way; there are many variables, different legal frameworks, personal levels of stress, alternate career paths an
Amandipp Singh, founder of Enabled Talent. Photo courtesy of Amandipp SinghBefore he built a tech platform used by thousands, Amandipp Singh had to fight to read his own textbooks.Born with no control in his left eye, Singh underwent his first eye surgery at age eight and a second at ten. By then, t
Tilapia farming in Brazil is a major industry, but US President Donald Trump\’s tariffs could hurt companies like Fider Pescados – Copyright AFP Nelson ALMEIDAFacundo Fernandez BarrioWhen the water pump is switched on, hundreds of tilapia come to the surface of a pond at a Brazilian fish farm. Their
Photo courtesy of Convoking4Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Many businesses struggle when high-stakes strategy sessions yield unclear outcomes and plans that fail to reach or motivate ground teams. Daniel Montero experienced this problem firsthand and recognized that
OpenAI is working to put its artificial intelligence technology to work for countries around the world, entrenching it in systems before rivals such as DeepSeek can get footholds – Copyright AFP Kirill KUDRYAVTSEVOpenAI on Wednesday said it was letting the US government use a version of ChatGPT desi
Image: © Digital JournalGlenn CHAPMANTech giants Amazon, Apple, Meta and Microsoft this week eclipsed earnings expectations, cashing in on artificial intelligence (AI) while navigating economic waters roiled by US tariffs.Massive results seen by Microsoft and Meta further validate the use cases and
Siemens\’s shares jumped over four percent in Frankfurt after the results were released – Copyright AFP Justin TALLISSiemens warned on Thursday that US tariffs were prompting its customers in key sectors to slow investment decisions, even as the German industrial giant reported forecast-beating quart
A Gucci store in Paris, where its parent company Kering is based – Copyright AFP/File Hector RETAMALKatell PRIGENTFrench luxury group Kering reported Tuesday a 46 percent plunge in net profit during the first half, with sales slumping again at its flagship Gucci brand, as the group awaits a new CEO
US retailer Walmart reported revenues in the second quarter that beat estimates – Copyright AFP/File RONALDO SCHEMIDTBeiyi SEOWBig-box retailer Walmart hiked its outlook for sales and some earnings in results released Thursday, even as costs of goods imported to the United States rose after Presiden
Airlines complain that the high levy on passenger flights from German airports is hurting competitiveness – Copyright AFP Pierre BEAUVILLAINGermanys government signalled Monday that it may reverse a rise in the tax applied to passenger flights as it steers a pro-business turn in Europes top economy.
Image: — © AFP/File Fabrice COFFRININestle said Tuesday its net profit fell in the first half of the year as the Swiss food giant behind Nespresso coffee capsules and KitKat chocolate bars struggles to turn around its fortunes amid sluggish consumer spending in China.The company whose brands also in
Passengers looking at a depatures in Montreal, Canada, during the Air Canada strike – Copyright AFP ANDREJ IVANOVBen SimonCanadas labor tribunal on Monday declared a strike by Air Canadas flight attendants illegal, a decision that could end a work stoppage which has cancelled travel for half a milli
US soldiers have conducted military exercises at the Panama Canal for decades, to prevent any trade interruption along the passage – Copyright AFP/File Mauricio ValenzuelaThe United States military teamed with Panamanian police to conduct a series of new exercises aimed at protecting the Panama Cana
Investors stayed on the sidelines on Asian markets Tuesday after Wall Street treaded water ahead of talks in the White House on ending the Ukraine war – Copyright AFP -STRAsian markets were little changed Tuesday after Wall Street treaded water and US President Donald Trump held what he called very
Madison Savilow, director of corporate and external affairs at Carbon Upcycling. – Photo by Jennifer Friesen, Digital JournalChances are, youre surrounded by concrete right now. Whether youre at home, at work, or stuck in traffic, one thing’s almost certain: you’re sitting on, in, or beside concrete
US aircraft are a top target for potential EU tariff retaliation – Copyright GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File JOE RAEDLEBrussels plans to target US goods including planes, cars and whiskey if trade talks with Washington fail, according to a list seen by AFP on Tuesday, as the bloc renewed its pus
Tokyo\’s stock market was one of several in Asia ticking upward Monday morning – Copyright AFP Kazuhiro NOGIAsian markets kicked off the week with a rally Monday morning, tracking gains made by Wall Street on Friday after the US central bank chief suggested coming interest rate cuts.Investors weighin
The companies behind the \’Made in Germany\’ initiative said the investment boost would total 631 bn euros by 2028 – Copyright AFP/File INA FASSBENDERMore than 60 German companies said Monday they would fund new domestic investments worth at least 100 billion euros ($117 billion) each as Chancellor Fr
A poster declaring US President Donald Trump and former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro \’Enemies of the people\’ at a demonstration in Sao Paulo – Copyright AFP Miguel SCHINCARIOLFacundo Fernández BarrioUS President Donald Trump has announced a 50 percent tariff on Brazilian imports as he accused
Tokyo stocks were among those headed downward after US tech giants lost significant market share – Copyright AFP Kazuhiro NOGIAsian markets mostly fell Wednesday morning, mirroring a rout of US tech titans the previous day as investors await signals of an interest rate cut in the worlds largest econ
Stablecoin excitement has gripped Hong Kong as the city prepares to launch a licensing system for the less volatile type of cryptocurrency – Copyright AFP Peter PARKSHolmes Chan, with Katie Forster in TokyoStablecoin excitement has gripped Hong Kong as the city prepares to launch a licensing system
While Taiwan calls itself a sovereign nation, China claims the island as part of its territory and has threatened to use force to bring it under its control – Copyright AFP/File I-Hwa CHENGTaiwans economy grew at a forecast-busting pace in the second quarter, official data showed Thursday, fuelled b
Shares of cryptocurrency exchange Bullish soared as the company made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange on the same day that the S&P 500 and Nasdaq finished at records – Copyright GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File Michael B. ThomasStock markets rose Wednesday, with Wall Street building on th
On April 2, US President Donald Trump, with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick beside him, unveiled sweeping tariffs on almost all trading partners – Copyright AFP/File Brendan SMIALOWSKIBeiyi SEOWWhen US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on almost all trading partners in April, Ben Knepler co
Investment giant soared more than 13 percent in Tokyo after posting healthy earnings – Copyright AFP Kazuhiro NOGIJapanese stocks rallied Friday on a mixed day for Asian markets, fuelled by relief that Tokyo and Washington had settled a tariff issue that raised concerns about their trade deal.The ne
A local bookshop. Image by Tim Sandle. Some broad retail shifts are happening, from big box closures to a rise with independent specialty retailers that are not just surviving – but thriving. Often this success is due to smaller retailers staying nimble, community-focused, and tech-enabled. These ar
Junior perfumers Attiya Setai, Shangyun Lyu and Alicia de Benito Cassado hold smell strips used to evaluate fragrances – Copyright AFP MICHAEL MATTHEYJean-Philippe LACOURIn the laboratories of German fragrance and flavours giant Symrise, a citrus scent clings to the lab coats of trainees noses who
Stellantis, the owner of the Jeep brand, believes it has turned a corner after suffering a 2.3-billion-euro net loss in the first half of the year – Copyright US Treasury Department/AFP HANDOUTJeep owner Stellantis said Tuesday it sees sales revenue and profitability rebounding in the second half of
Photo courtesy Gaurav GuptaOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.In today’s digitally integrated and intensely competitive linked economy, the client now becomes the focal point of business expansion. Many companies, meanwhile, continue running with antiquated customer rel
Intel has delayed two mega chip-making factories in Germany and Poland – Copyright AFP I-Hwa CHENGFor those fortunate souls who don’t understand the basics of modern markets and politics, this is an object lesson. Intel has “agreed to” the US government taking a 10% stake in the company.This rather
Recoolit began working in Indonesia in 2021 to tackle what it considers an often-overlooked contributor to climate change: refrigerants – Copyright AFP Jack MooreJack Moore with Sara Hussein in BangkokIn the basement of a Jakarta housing complex, surrounded by the silver piping of the air-conditioni
People crowd the beach in Valencia on July 5, 2024 – Copyright AFP ERNESTO BENAVIDESSeveral businesses are introducing perks to employees in the summer. Research has found that 58% of employees report that their workplace offers more flexibility during this period, including increased work-from-home
E-commerce platform Temu has 93.7 million average monthly active users in the European Union – Copyright AFP Brendan SMIALOWSKIRaziye AkkocThe European Union accused Chinese-founded online shopping giant Temu on Monday of breaking the blocs digital rules by not properly assessing the risks of illega
Brazil\’s Central Bank is holding its benchmark interest rate steady – Copyright AFP/File Miguel SCHINCARIOLBrazils Central Bank on Wednesday held its benchmark interest rate steady at 15 percent after seven straight hikes that had angered leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.The announcement
Moana Minerals CEO Hans Smit says US President Donald Trump\’s support for deep-sea mining is helpful for the industry – Copyright AFP William WESTSteven TRASKA leading deep-sea mining company in the paradisal Cook Islands is aiming to start commercial production by 2030, spurred on by Donald Trumps
Photo by BalkansCat from Getty Images Pro on CanvaA new partnership between Bell Canada and Toronto-based enterprise AI company Cohere is designed to meet a growing need among Canadian businesses and governments: access to advanced, secure AI tools that keep sensitive data within the country.Announc
Photo courtesy of Scott Graham on Unsplash. This article is Sponsored Content by Russell BarnesonCrescent Lenders, a California-based private money lender, recently funded a $1 million private money loan for the purchase of a commercial property in Huntington, California.The borrower acquired the $1
Netflix is the only streamer that has managed to cover the exorbitant production costs of keeping users hooked. – © AFP/File Alastair PikeStreaming service prices and content availability vary globally due to a combination of factors, including licensing agreements, regional pricing strategies, and
With 200 workers laboring seven days a week, the largest open-air market in Latin America reflects the transformation currently underway in the Brazilian city, which is preparing to host COP30 in November — the first UN climate conference in the Amazon – © AFP STRBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lul
Sydney Sweeney arrives for the 2025 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025, in New York – Copyright AFP/File Hector RETAMALAn advertising campaign starring Sydney Sweeney for the clothing brand American Eagle has triggered the latest online firestorm causing an internet meltdown.S
A US delegation including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (C) is set to meet a Chinese team led by Vice Premier He Lifeng in Stockholm, to pursue tariff talks – Copyright FDFA/AFP/File MARTIAL TREZZININioucha Zakavati with Beiyi Seow in WashingtonTop economic officials from the United States and Ch
Photo Courtesy of Jerald SelvarajOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Jerald Selvaraj brings over 20 years of experience designing digital platforms that help companies improve operations, business growth, and customer engagement. His work focuses on creating flexible, sc
People pass an electronic sign showing the price of the Hang Seng Index at Exchange Square in Hong Kong on April 10, 2025 – Copyright AFP/File Peter PARKSHong Kongs economy grew by 3.1 percent in the second quarter, according to government estimates released Thursday, beating expectations, with stro
Photo courtesy of Christopher Gower on Unsplash. This article is Sponsored Content by Rupert Cotton.Modern users expect financial platforms to combine technological advancement and the desire for constant growth. VelorGain is a company that is confidently moving in this direction, systematically imp
The Japanese economy\’s expansion came despite tariffs imposed by Donald Trump on imports, including on cars – Copyright AFP Kazuhiro NOGIAsian stocks were mixed Friday after better-than-expected Japanese growth and weak Chinese data, while oil slipped back ahead of a US-Russia summit on Ukraine.On T
New Street, Birmingham, UK (West Midlands). Image by © Tim SandleAcross the UK, company survival rates vary significantly by location, influenced by regional economies, access to resources, and local industry strengths. In light of this, recent research highlights the most and least favourable UK ci
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says \’it\’s been a very dynamic time for these trade negotiations\’ between the Trump administration and other countries – Copyright AFP Fabrice COFFRINIBeiyi SEOWThe US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged Wednesday, defying strong political pressure fr
A boost in output helped cushion a drop in global oil prices – Copyright AFP/File ANTHONY WALLACETotalEnergies said Thursday its net profit plunged in the second quarter despite increased output as global oil and gas prices dropped.Despite the 29 percent year-on-year drop in net profit in the second
UK online bank Revolut, which launched in 2015, aims to with European banking giants – Copyright GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File Brandon BellItalys competition watchdog said Thursday it had opened an investigation into UK online bank Revolut over misleading messages to customers about its invest
Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella says that companies of all kinds are adopting artificial intelligence tools and the US tech giant is working to meet their needs – Copyright AFP Jason RedmondTechnology giant Microsoft on Wednesday said its profit soared above expectations in the recently ende
Beijing has poured vast state funds into the electric vehicle sector, supporting the development and production of less polluting battery-powered autos – Copyright AFP/File -Chinese officials are seeking to tame the countrys swelling electric vehicle industry with policies to prevent irrational comp
Louis Key. Photo courtesy of Top Avis.Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Louis Key, the head of Softriver, London’s fast-rising logo design agency is changing the way that design agencies deal with logo design and creatives. While most creative agencies in the industry
Stellantis showed off its hydrogen fuel cell commercial vans at the Paris Motor Show last year – Copyright AFP Jade GAOJeep-maker Stellantis said Wednesday it was pulling the plug on plans to build light vans using hydrogen fuel cells, saying it saw no prospects for it to be commercially viable.The
Photo courtesy of Sheronda Rochelle. Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.There is a moment, often quiet and unplanned, when something begins to shift. It is the moment after burnout, after the performance of success starts to feel hollow, when the hats we have worn start
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady for a fifth straight meeting despite President Donald Trump\’s pressure to cut levels – Copyright AFP Mohd RASFANBeiyi SEOWThe US central bank is expected to defy political pressure and keep interest rates unchanged Wednesday at the end of
The EU has already slapped heavy fines on US behemoths including Meta and Apple under its new digital rules – Copyright AFP/File JUSTIN TALLISEmma CHARLTONThe European Commission Tuesday asserted the sovereign right to regulate the activities of tech giants within the bloc and rejected claims by Pre
Image: — © Digital JournalCoca-Cola on Tuesday said it would release a version of Coke in the United States made with US-grown real cane sugar, a move requested by President Donald Trump.Were going to be bringing a Coke sweetened with US cane sugar into the market this fall, and I think that will be
Citing \”persistent engine supply issues\” for its popular A320 jets, Airbus said 306 planes had been delivered overall in the first half, down from 323 in the first half of 2024 – Copyright AFP Jason RedmondEuropean aerospace group Airbus posted an 85-percent rise in first-half profit Wednesday to $1
US President Donald Trump\’s latest tariff plans come as the OECD cut its global growth forecast on the back of his sweeping duties – Copyright AFP/File Frederic J. BROWNBenoît PELEGRINUS President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the United States was imposing 15-percent tariffs on all European
Denmark\’s parliament has adopted a law raising the retirement age to 70 by 2040, from the current age of 67 – Copyright Ritzau Scanpix/AFP/File Mads Claus RasmussenCamille BAS-WOHLERTOn paper, Kirsten Evans is among the first group of Danes who have to wait until age 70 to retire with a full pension
Donald Trump announced a trade deal that will see 15 percent tariffs on South Korean goods into the United States – Copyright AFP ROSLAN RAHMANAsian markets mostly fell Thursday while the dollar held most of its gains as traders weighed a cautious Federal Reserve with strong tech earnings and Donald
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said he told Chinese officials his firm was keen to serve the country\’s massive market – Copyright AFP Jade GAOPeter CATTERALLNvidia CEO Jensen Huang said on Wednesday his firm was doing our best to serve Chinas vast market for semiconductors after meeting Beijing officials.H
Germany and Canada are seeking to boost cooperation on raw materials – Copyright AFP R. Satish BABUGermany and Canada will sign an agreement Tuesday on boosting cooperation in the field of critical raw materials, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said, as they seek to reduce heavy dependence on China.Chinas
Photo courtesy of Oleg Khoroshev. Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Influencer marketing has transformed over the past decade. What began as simple product endorsements has become a refined strategy rooted in authenticity and storytelling. At the center of this evoluti
Chile\’s National Copper Corporation (CODELCO) is the world\’s biggest producer of the red metal – Copyright AFP RODRIGO ARANGUAPedro SCHWARZEChile, the worlds biggest copper producer, is hoping for a last-minute deal to stop the United States from imposing a 50-percent import tariff on the red metal
Overview of the City of London. Image by Tim SandleAlmost 70% of UK employees report feeling overwhelmed at work, yet despite these perceptions stress levels vary significantly throughout the country. A new study has analysed employee conditions across British local authorities to identify the most
Photo courtesy of Xian HuangOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.From programmable financial systems to AI-native vector infrastructure, some of today’s most powerful technologies didn’t just launch—they had to invent the market they hoped to serve.That’s the often-overlo
Satya Nadella, chief executive of Microsoft, which became the second company after Nvidia to attain a $4 trillion valuation – Copyright AFP/File Jason RedmondJohn BIERSShares of Microsoft spiked Thursday following blowout quarterly results, lifting the tech giant into the previously unprecedented $
Insurers took almost $80 billion of losses from natural disasters worldwide, Munich Re said – Copyright AFP/File JULIEN DE ROSAThe Los Angeles wildfires drove insured natural disaster losses in the first half of the year to their highest level since Japans Fukushima disaster in 2011, German reinsura
Laboratory automation and artificial intelligence. Image by EasyLabAuto – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0.It what extent can AI enhance workflow efficiency? Relatively well, according to a poll of workers. 90% of surveyed workers say AI helps them save time on work tasks—yet many businesses still underestima
Chip giant Nvidia provides the processors that are indispensable for AI training — and while they are more energy efficient than typical chips, they remain formidable consumers of power. — © AFPTech firms led another rally in Hong Kong stocks Wednesday after US titan Nvidia said it would resume exp
In a first, a private Vietnamese company is growing rice in Cuba – Copyright AFP/File Adalberto ROQUELeticia PINEDAOutside Havana, a combine belonging to a private Vietnamese company is harvesting rice, directly farming Cuban land in a first to help address acute food shortages in the country. T
Waiter and diners. — Image by © Tim Sandle.Many activities undertaken in leisure time in the U.S., including eating out, traveling and recreation, depend on a large workforce. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show that the leisure and hospitality sector is growing, adding many new
Asian equity markets started the day on the front foot – Copyright AFP MOHD RASFANAsian markets mostly rose Monday as investors eyed a week dominated by speculation about US inflation data and a prolonged pause for Washingtons tariffs on China.Observers expect Donald Trump to announce an extension o
A strike notice from Air Canada flight attendants has prompted flight cancelations – Copyright AFP/File Daniel SLIMAir Canada began cancelling flights on Thursday after receiving a strike notice from the flight attendants union, warning all operations could be shut down by Saturday. The airline that
Tariffs on metal imposed by US President Donald Trump are hitting small businesses like Independent Can very hard – Copyright AFP RYAN COLLERDBenoît PELEGRINEuropean countries are not all equally exposed to the US market and so will not suffer the same consequences should President Donald Trump go a
Cathay Pacific has benefited from a pick-up in travel demand in Asia – Copyright AFP Peter PARKSHong Kongs Cathay Pacific said Wednesday it would place a US$8.1-billion order for 14 Boeing jets, its first order with the American aircraft maker for 12 years.The airline has exercised the purchase righ
Marine biologist Teina Rongo passes the research vessel MV Anuanua Moana in Rarotonga, Cook Islands – Copyright AFP William WESTSteven TRASKA 1,000-tonne ship is exploring the far-flung South Pacific for riches buried beneath the waves, spearheading efforts to dredge the tropical waters for industri
Fruit producers in Argentina complain that the economic reforms undertaken by President Javier Milei have not gone far enough in helping the farming sector – Copyright AFP/File Brendan SMIALOWSKISonia AVALOSTwenty months after Argentinas President Javier Milei came to power vowing to lead a free-mar
Photo courtesy Fund FinanceThis article is Sponsored Content by Fund FinanceRichmond, Kentucky — Fund Finance, a registered investment company headquartered in Kentucky, USA, took center stage at one of the largest conferences in the crowdfunding investment sector, held recently in California. The e
Boeing defense workers in Missouri walked off the job after rejecting a contract on August 4 – Copyright GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File Michael B. ThomasBoeing defense industry workers currently on strike asked for congressional lawmakers support on Wednesday as they seek to pressure the aviati
Mike Lynch, the British tech tycoon involved in the case, died last year when his superyacht sank off Sicily – Copyright AFP/File Jonathan NACKSTRANDA UK court Tuesday awarded £700 million ($946 million) compensation to IT firm Hewlett Packard in a fraud case involving late British tech tycoon Mike
Photo courtesy of Olivia Le BrisOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Imagine sitting in a Chanel boardroom where marketing executives push for more iconic quilted bags, operations sounds alarms about supply chain bottlenecks, and finance sweats over cash flow projections.
Photo courtesy of Tima MiroshnichenkoOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Despite an abundance of digital tools, internal communication still continues to be a hurdle in large organizations. McKinsey uncovered that employees are spending nearly 20% of their working week f
Analysts expect US second quarter GDP growth to be distorted by a pullback in imports after businesses earlier rushed to stockpile and avoid President Donald Trump\’s tariffs – Copyright AFP/File Hector RETAMALBeiyi SEOWUS economic growth is expected to rebound in the second quarter, analysts said, i
China has struggled to maintain a strong economic recovery since the pandemic, as it fights a debt crisis in the crucial property sector, chronically low consumption and elevated youth unemployment – Copyright AFP -Chinas factory output shrank more than expected in July, official data showed on Thur
The launch of new electric models like the ID Buzz failed to help VW overcome a downturn in sales of EVs in Europe – Copyright AFP/File JADE GAOAs Chinese automakers accelerate their expansion in Europe, leveraging competitive pricing and advanced technology, trade tensions between Brussels and Beij
This week sees the release of earnings from some big-name US firms including Coca-Cola, Tesla and Intel – Copyright AFP/File Fabrice COFFRINIEquity markets were mixed Tuesday as traders kept an eye on earnings from Wall Street titans this week while tracking US trade talks just over a week before th
US President Donald Trump has urged Cracker Barrel to go back to its old logo – Copyright AFP Gregory WALTONUS President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged restaurant chain Cracker Barrel to go back to its old logo, after its rebrand sparked a furious, culture war-fueled backlash.The folksy, homestyle US
Trump\’s hyperbolic statements come as a US appeals court weighs the legality of his broad use of emergency powers to enact sweeping tariffs on trading partners – Copyright AFP Brendan SMIALOWSKIUS President Donald Trump warned Friday of cataclysmic consequences on the US economy if a court rules tha
China\’s exports likely provided strong support to the economy in the second quarter but analysts were cautious about the outlook for the final six months of the year – Copyright AFP STRPeter CATTERALLChinas economy is expected to have expanded more than five percent in the second quarter thanks to s
Attendees join ScaleUP Week\’s Connections day at McLeod Law LLP. Photo by Marc Arumi of MotivThree-quarters of Canadian small- and medium-sized businesses plan to exit within the next decade. However, according to Ray DePaul, only 10% actually have a formal succession strategy in place.For many owne
Around 120,000 seasonal workers are recruited each year to pick the grapes – Copyright AFP/File TIMOTHY A. CLARYFrances Champagne region kicked off its official grape harvest Wednesday, with producers predicting a promising yield after an early start brought on by hot weather.The vineyards are in r
Mexico says it is seeking compensation from Adidas over claims of cultural appropriation – Copyright AFP/File SEBASTIAN DERUNGSMexicos government said Friday it was seeking compensation from Adidas, which is accused of cultural appropriation for bringing out sandals resembling traditional design fro
While China\’s economy grew in line with expectations, soft retail sales data indicated consumer activity remains weak – Copyright AFP STRMarkets were mixed Tuesday as positive Chinese economic data was offset by weak consumer spending, while optimism that governments will hammer out deals to avoid t
Photo courtesy of Justin SpearmanOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.In the high-stakes world of oil and gas, reputations are built quickly and rarely repaired. Deals hinge on trust, and second chances are seldom granted. Yet Justin Spearman, a petroleum landman once mar
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is mulling \’reciprocal\’ measures if Trump institutes steep tariffs – Copyright AFP EVARISTO SA Brazil vowed Thursday to combat US President Donald Trumps tariffs on its exports, saying it intends to lodge appeals if last-ditch negotiatio
Partial view of the Coca-Cola Company\’s world headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia on June 29, 2025 – Copyright AFP/File JUAN MABROMATABeverage giant Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar in its US production, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday on social media.The company currently uses hi
Donald Trump announced a trade deal that will see 15 percent tariffs on South Korean goods into the United States – Copyright AFP ROSLAN RAHMANAsian markets mostly fell Thursday while the dollar held most of its gains as traders weighed a cautious Federal Reserve with strong tech earnings and Donald
Photo courtesy of Mahfuzul IslamOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.When Mahfuzul Islam began tackling complex telecommunications challenges that conventional solutions couldnt address, he didnt realize his innovative approach would eventually earn him international reco
The Los Angeles blazes in January constitute the largest-ever insured wildfire loss event by far, reaching an estimated $40 billion, said Swiss Re – Copyright GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File SCOTT OLSONNatural disasters caused $135 billion in economic losses globally in the first half of 2025, f
Photo generated on seowriting.aiThis article is Sponsored Content by Junk BunkIn the evolving business landscape of 2025, one trend stands out as both transformative and surprisingly resilient: the shift of small businesses toward subscription-based models. From local fitness studios and artisanal f
Image by © Tim SandleThe ‘Gen Z stare’ is a term trending on TikTok that describes a blank, vacant stare that’s often seen on Gen Z faces—even at work. But what is this and what does it reveal about the emerging workforce?The Gen Z stare refers to a perceived blank, often emotionless, expression tha
Image courtesy Trustpoint XposureOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Innovation is the driving force behind progress, and the individuals shaping the future are those who dare to challenge convention and reimagine what’s possible. These five entrepreneurs stand out for t
Iconic US cereal maker WK Kellogg has reached a deal to sell itself to Italian food company Ferrero for $3.1 bn – Copyright GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File Brandon BellThe Ferrero Group will acquire US cereal mainstay WK Kellogg for $3.1 billion as the Italian food giant expands further in North
Photo courtesy John BarbosaThis article is Sponsored Content by VIP MediaColombian coach and international speaker John Barbosa, a Business Administration professional, continues to establish himself as a leading figure in the global personal development space. His holistic approach—combining clinic
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. — © Indian Press Information Bureau (PIB)/AFP -Daniel StublenUS President Donald Trump said Wednesday that imports from India will face 25 percent tariffs, while also announcing an unspecified penalty over New Delhis purchases of Russian weapons and energy.The me
The EU\’s 2028-2034 budget will now be the subject of fraught negotiations between member states and the bloc\’s lawmakers – Copyright ${image.metadata.node.credit} ${image.metadata.node.creator}Raziye Akkoc and Adrien de CalanEU members got their first chance on Friday to debate the blocs two-trillio
Photo Courtesy of Lubana Trucking IncOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Lubana Trucking Inc. began in 2015 as a single-truck operation outside Edmonton, Alberta, and has grown into a multimillion-dollar cross-border logistics company serving Fortune 500 clients across N
Hong Kong stocks rose more than one percent to lead most Asian markets higher – Copyright AFP DALE DE LA REYStocks mostly rose Friday in Asia, tracking records in New York and London, as investors absorbed US President Donald Trumps latest tariff salvos amid optimism that most countries will strike
Photo Courtesy of Lubana Trucking IncOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Lubana Trucking Inc. began in 2015 as a single-truck operation outside Edmonton, Alberta, and has grown into a multimillion-dollar cross-border logistics company serving Fortune 500 clients across N
US President Donald Trump has threatened tariffs of up to 200 percent on imports of medicines – Copyright US Treasury Department/AFP HANDOUTThe European pharmaceutical industry said Tuesday that it remained concerned a EU-US trade deal reached at the weekend does not provide certainty for critical s
Photo by Arturo Castaneyra on UnsplashThe numbers read like a warning.Canada shed 40,800 jobs in July, pushing the employment rate down to its lowest level in eight months at 60.7%, while unemployment held steady at a multi-year high of 6.9%, reported Reuters.Yet behind the gloom, a steadier story i
Asian equity markets started the day on the front foot – Copyright AFP MOHD RASFANAsian markets mostly rose Monday as investors eyed a week dominated by speculation about US inflation data and a prolonged pause for Washingtons tariffs on China.Observers expect Donald Trump to announce an extension o
AstraZeneca\’s announcement included a new factory in the US state of Virginia, which will be the company\’s \’largest single manufacturing investment\’ – Copyright AFP/File JUAN MABROMATAAlexandra BACONBritish pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca said Tuesday it would invest $50 billion in the United State
\’We are currently exploring how to apply this innovation at a larger scale,\’ a Nestle researcher says – Copyright AFP/File TIMOTHY A. CLARYFaced with climate change diminishing farmers yields, Nestle announced Wednesday that it was working on a technique to produce chocolate by using up to 30 percen
The positive mood around risk assets helped bitcoin hit a fresh record above $112,000 – Copyright AFP Ian MauleAsian markets mostly rose Thursday on optimism that governments will hammer out deals to avoid the worst of US President Donald Trumps tariffs even after he broadened his range of measures.
Small business owners used the festive backdrop of Comic-Con to discuss a sobering topic: the negative impact that US President Donald Trump\’s proposed tariffs are having on the toy industry – Copyright AFP Chris DELMASSmall business owners used the festive backdrop of Comic-Con on Thursday to discu
The Eiffel Tower in Paris. — © AFP Ludovic MARINAnne RENAUT and Jurgen HECKERFrances Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said Tuesday he wanted to reduce the number of public holidays as part of an urgent plan to tackle what he called the curse of his countrys debt.Presenting his outline 2026 budget plan
Photo by Vinicius \”amnx\” Amano on UnsplashTate Hackert wasn’t in Wisconsin on business. He was visiting Green Bay on a personal trip when curiosity got the better of him.At a Burger King counter, he asked a cashier if she had ever used ZayZoon, the platform and app his company built to give workers
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on August 13 – Copyright AFP DAVID GRAYAsian stocks were mostly higher Monday while oil dipped ahead of talks between Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and European leaders in Washington.US President Trump met Russian Pre
Photo courtesy of Kevin Ku on Pexels. Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.For modern brands, customer loyalty isn’t just built on great products; it’s sustained by consistent, personalized experiences across every touchpoint. The challenge? Many organizations operate wit
Tech platforms are profiting from extreme weather misinformation, a report says. – Copyright AFP Lionel BONAVENTUREAnuj CHOPRAMajor social media platforms are enabling and profiting from misinformation around extreme weather events, endangering lives and impeding emergency response efforts, a resear
Procter & Gamble plans some price hikes in the United States as it mitigates a $1 billion tariff hit – Copyright GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File JUSTIN SULLIVANProcter & Gamble executives projected a $1 billion hit from US tariffs over the next year on Tuesday as the consumer products giant
image: — © AFP Kazuhiro NOGIAsian markets edged mostly upward in muted morning trading on Thursday, one day before a key speech expected to offer signals about future interest rate cuts in the United States.US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, who has resisted public demands by President Donal
Image: — © AFP Justin TALLISSouth Korean cryptocurrency specialist Do Kwon pleaded guilty to fraud charges in front of a New York judge on Tuesday following his firms multi-billion-dollar bankruptcy, court filings showed.Do Kwon, who founded Terraform and nurtured two cryptocurrencies central to the
New York\’s iconic Chrysler Building was once part of the property empire of fallen Austrian tycoon Rene Benko – Copyright AFP Roslan RAHMANAustrian tycoon Rene Benko has been charged with fraud as part of a wide-ranging probe into the insolvency of his real estate empire, prosecutors said Tuesday.Be
Profits at British Airways parent company IAG lifted off in the first half of 2025 – Copyright AFP Richard A. BrooksBen PERRYIAG, the owner of British Airways and Spanish carrier Iberia, said Friday that its net profit jumped 44 percent in the first six months of the year on strong demand. Profit af
The Takata brand disappeared in 2018 following a bankruptcy in the wake of the airbag scandal, which has affected almost every major global automaker and led to millions of cars being recalled – Copyright AFP Daniel ROLANDGuillaume DAUDINA car dealer has been charged over failures that led to a driv
Image: — © AFP Hector RETAMALJohn BIERSGoldman Sachs reported a jump in second-quarter profits Wednesday behind significant increases in financial advisory revenues that chief executive David Solomon said could presage an uptick in dealmaking.Anecdotally, the level of dialogue is significantly incre
Despite easing inflation, consumers in Germany remain reluctant to start spending – Copyright AFP Kirill KUDRYAVTSEVThe cost-of-living crisis may be easing in Germany but that has not sparked a shopping frenzy just yet in a country where, as a recent survey suggests, people fear inflation more than
Spotify\’s operating profit between April and June reached 406 million euros, below the 539 million euros it had forecast – Copyright AFP/File JULIEN DE ROSASpotify saw paying subscribers rise 12 percent to 276 million customers in the second quarter of 2025, the worlds top music streaming service sa
Photo courtesy of Aaron Smalls.Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.By any measure, charisma is a difficult thing to define. Often mistaken for showmanship or charm, it’s treated as either a gift or a gimmick, something you’re born with or something you fake. But for Aaro
Laos is already struggling with elevated inflation and a severe labour shortage, fuelling fears that Donald Trump\’s tariffs could have a devastating effect – Copyright AFP/File Nhac NGUYENBeatrice SivieroHawking clothes outside the garment factory where her daughter toils inside, a Laos vendor weigh
Surani Adamesco, senior vice president of information technology at SiriusXM Canada (left), on a panel at the CIO Association of Canada’s Peer Forum in Ottawa. – Photo by Jennifer Friesen, Digital JournalThe centre of gravity in Canadian leadership is moving. AI, cybersecurity, data use, and digital
Image: — © GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP JUSTIN SULLIVANAmazon reported a 35 percent jump in quarterly profits Thursday as the e-commerce giant said major investments in artificial intelligence began paying off.But the Seattle-based companys profit outlook for the current quarter came in lower than
With the BoE likely to trim borrowing costs by a quarter point to 4.0 percent, focus will be on potential changes to the central bank\’s economic growth and inflation outlooks – Copyright AFP NIKLAS HALLE\’NThe Bank of England is widely expected to cut its key interest rate Thursday, with policymakers
TL;DR for the Homies President Donald Trump says his administration is “looking at” moving marijuana from Schedule I, the same federal category as heroin, to the less restrictive Schedule III, and will “make a determination over the next few weeks.” The comments, made at a White House press conference on August 12, came after months…
Every so often, a cannabis book comes along that feels like it has been missing from the shelf for years. Veronica “Vee” Castillo’s Cannabis Legacy Chronicles Series: The Traveling Cannabis Writer’s Guide to America’s Hidden Gems – Part 1: The 30,000-Foot View is one of those rare finds. We read it cover to cover and it is…
As the Chief Experience Officer for On The Revel, Tsui has spent years designing events that bridge the gap between New York’s rapidly evolving cannabis industry and the community that sustains it. “We create spaces, trade shows, events, and industry nights specifically for the cannabis industry,” Tsui told me. “To gather good people who are…
Image: © Digital JournalAurélia ENDIf Donald Trump is to be believed, millions of Americans could receive a financial slice of the fortunes generated by the US presidents sweeping tariffs.But the eyebrow-raising suggestion from a leader with a flair for creating headlines is largely opaque with key
The two-day strike by French air traffic controllers at the beginning of July disrupted travel for tens of thousands of people at the start of a summer holiday season – Copyright GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File Kevin DietschThe boss of British no-frills airline EasyJet on Thursday bemoaned unacc
Palantir co-founder and CEO Alex Karp believes the United States should be the \’strongest, most important country in the world\’ – Copyright AFP Brendan SMIALOWSKIJulie JAMMOTPalantir, an American data analysis and artificial intelligence company, has emerged as Silicon Valleys latest tech darling o
Nushu, meaning \”women\’s script\”, emerged around 400 years ago – Copyright AFP Jade GAOData entry clerkstop the list of “lazy girl” professions, offering minimal stress, low interaction and a good balance of remote opportunities. But what is a ‘lazy girl profession’?A lazy girl job is an easy, usuall
Tracy Stroud, manager of APEX Alberta, the Regional Innovation Network of Southeast Alberta. – Photo by Jennifer Friesen, Digital JournalDrones in hand, 170 aerospace engineering students from across Canada were headed to Medicine Hat, Alberta this spring for the Aerial Evolution Association of Cana
Electric vehicle maker Tesla reported a drop in profits for the second quarter of 2025, down 16 percent from the same period the previous year – Copyright AFP/File Patrick T. FallonTesla reported another drop in quarterly profits Wednesday on lower auto sales amid intensifying electric vehicle compe
Social media giant Meta posted a net profit of $18.3 billion in the second quarter, exceeding Wall Street expectations – Copyright AFP Fabrice COFFRINIMeta reported robust second-quarter financial results Wednesday, with revenue jumping 22 percent year-over-year to $47.5 billion as the social media
Adidas took a hit from US tariffs in the second quarter – Copyright AFP/File STEPHANE DE SAKUTINGerman sportswear giant Adidas said Wednesday it took a hit from US tariffs in the second quarter but did not indicate whether it would pass on rising costs to consumers. The worlds second-biggest sports
Photo courtesy of Artful Homes on Unsplash. Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Real estate investing has a reputation for being one of the most reliable paths to long-term wealth, and that’s no coincidence. But while the idea of passive income and property appreciation
Every year, around 120,000 seasonal workers are brought to the Champagne region to handpick grapes – Copyright AFP Pierre BEAUVILLAINZoé LEROYA French court on Monday jailed three people for human trafficking in the champagne industry, exploiting seasonal workers and housing them in appalling condit
Bank executives said more clients are pushing ahead with decisions despite tariff uncertainty – Copyright GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File JOE RAEDLEJohn BIERSLarge US banks reported results that topped estimates Tuesday as executives pointed to American economic resilience and said businesses w
Photo courtesy of Robert M. ReedOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.The call comes when the gears seize. A regional financial institution has been audited and flagged for anti-money laundering violations. Another audit is creeping around the corner. Tension thickens. Man
China and the United States agreed in Stockholm last month to hold further on extending their tariff truce – Copyright AFP STRChinas exports beat expectations and rose 7.2 percent year-on-year in July, official data showed Thursday, as overseas shipments buoyed its struggling economy even as it navi
Photo courtesy of Chittaranjan PradhanOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.For over three decades, Chittaranjan Pradhan has been at the forefront of data engineering, shaping the backbone of global financial infrastructure through a career defined by innovation, technical
Messy desk. Image © Tim SandleThe company Kickresume has carried out new research into ‘ghost vacationing’, or unauthorized time off work. They surveyed nearly 2000 workers to find out who’s is absent the most, Americans or Europeans?Ghost vacationing refers tothe practice of taking time off work wi
An aerial photograph taken on March 21, 2025 shows planes parked on the tarmac of Heathrow Airport, which has submitted a $49 billion to expand the site and build a third runway – Copyright AFP STRAlexandra BACONLondons Heathrow Airport on Friday unveiled a £49-billion ($65 billion) expansion plan,
Photo courtesy of Lukas on PexelsOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.Most product research relies on opinions. Prelaunch flips the model by measuring real buying behavior before launch, turning intent into insight and failure into foresight.According to a 2025 McKinsey s
Hong Kong\’s Hang Seng Index was boosted by another rally in tech giants including Alibaba – Copyright AFP Mladen ANTONOVEquities mostly rose Monday on optimism countries will reach US trade deals before an August 1 deadline, while the yen gained after Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said he w
Image: — © AFP Ali BEKHTAOUIPresident Donald Trump has succeeded in strong-arming nations to accept higher tariffs on US exports, yet for now experts see little threat to the postwar trend of lower duties in the pursuit of greater wealth all around.Since World War II, most politicians and economists
A woman in La Paz stands next to a kiosk displaying newspapers with front-page coverage of Bolivia\’s presidential election – Copyright AFP JORGE BERNALClare BYRNEBolivians on Monday began looking to a future without the ruling socialists of the past two decades, after the first round of presidential
The US remains the top export market for French wine and spirits – Copyright AFP Tolga AkmenThe French wine industry on Friday warned of a brutal impact from US tariffs and a weak dollar, urging France and the European Union to continue negotiations.Brussels and Washington struck a trade deal at the
It is tough times for luxury firms like the Swatch Group when the Chinese economy struggles – Copyright AFP John MACDOUGALLSwatch Group said Thursday that weak sales in China wiped out growth elsewhere in the first half of the year for the worlds top watch company, leaving it barely profitable.Net s
Tariffs and the strong euro are weighing upon Remy Cointreau\’s sales and profit – Copyright AFP/File FOCKE STRANGMANNFrench drinks group Remy Cointreau lifted Friday its outlook for the year after a deal between the EU and China on cognac imports, but now expects a stiffer impact from US levies and
Apple and Google kicked Fortnite off their respective app platforms in 2020, after the game designed an in-app payments system that cut the tech giants out of the loop – Copyright GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File SCOTT OLSONAn Australian court has found Apple and Google misused their market power
Mississauga, Ontario. — © Digital JournalCanada will face a 35 percent tariff on exports to the United States starting August 1, President Donald Trump said Thursday in a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney.It was the latest of more than 20 such letters issued by Trump since Monday, as he continues
A worker carrying out assessment tasks. Image by Tim Sandle.Despite the ongoing economic challenges faced by the UK government, business activity remains strong in parts of the UK. By parts of the UK, there are some areas that are more ‘favourable’ than others.Which are the most favourable UK cities
The bridge over Italy\’s Strait of Messina would have a suspended span of 3.3 kilometres (2.05 miles) — a world record – Copyright AFP Drew ANGERERAlice RITCHIEItalys government on Wednesday approved a controversial 13.5-billion-euro ($15.6-billion) project to build what would be the worlds longest
Photo courtesy of Mikhail NilovOpinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own.In a time when fast, affordable, and reliable service is non-negotiable, smart shoppers are turning to one name more than ever in 2025: Flipcost. Known for its unbeatable prices and next-day shipping, the
AI chatbots are increasingly used for instant debunks, but their responses are often riddled with misinformation – Copyright AFP Lionel BONAVENTUREIn some sectors, managers are relying on AI to make high-stakes decisions (raises, promotions, even layoffs) without the formal training, ethical guardra
Photo by Mungkhoodstudio\’s Images via Canva.comTerri is a thought leader in Digital Journals Insight Forum (become a member).“Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers, who can cut through argument, debate and doubt to offer a solution everybody can understand.” — General Colin PowellAlmost
US President Donald has been ramping up pressue on the Fed this year, repeatedly criticizing its chief Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates sooner despite benign inflation data – Copyright AFP Mandel NGANBeiyi SEOWUS President Donald Trump moved to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook ef
