The European Union and the Philippines have reached a substantial agreement on a free-trade deal, marking a significant step toward deeper commercial ties between Europe and Southeast Asia. The agreement would liberalize more than 94% of tariff lines covering over 97% of bilateral trade, potentially creating broader market-access opportunities for businesses on both sides. The […]

McDonald’s is expanding beyond burgers and restaurants with plans to build its own advertising and media business, targeting what could eventually become a $1 billion revenue opportunity. The company has already begun testing the concept. In August, 450 company-owned U.S. restaurants started displaying advertisements from other brands on digital drive-through order boards. The pilot has […]

Coca-Cola is bringing back an experienced beverage-industry executive from one of the fastest-growing names in the energy-drink market, with Rob Gehring set to take responsibility for the company’s North American operations from December 1, 2026. Gehring, currently Chief Executive Officer of the Americas at Monster Energy, will leave Monster on November 30 and join The […]

ADDIS ABABA, September 25, 2026 — Ethiopia’s emerging capital market is placing greater attention on women’s participation and leadership through the “Women Who Move Markets” Symposium, organized by the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs and FSD Ethiopia. The symposium brings together women leaders from across […]

DAMASCUS, September 25, 2026 — Syria is seeing a growing wave of hotel investment as developers respond to a shortage of quality accommodation, but major hotel projects alone may not be enough to build a sustainable tourism industry. According to Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI), new hotel developments are being planned or built in Damascus, […]

ATHENS, September 25, 2026 — Greece is looking beyond its traditional sun-and-sea tourism model as it promotes West Macedonia as a year-round mountain destination, targeting travelers with experiences across all four seasons. According to Greek Travel Pages (GTP), the West Macedonia region is building on its mountain tourism assets—including the Vasilitsa, Vitsi and Vigla Pisoderi […]

OTTAWA, September 24, 2026 — Canada has updated its estimated processing times for temporary residence applications, with changes affecting work permits, visitor visas and Super Visas, while study permit timelines remained unchanged. According to CIC News, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reported on September 22 that work permit processing increased to 16 weeks for […]

SEOUL, September 24, 2026 — Negotiations between South Korea and the United States over a major U.S. investment package are facing further delays as the two sides remain divided over safeguards and the commercial viability of proposed projects. According to BusinessKorea, Seoul is seeking stronger protections that would allow it to pause investments or adjust […]

ADDIS ABABA, September 24, 2026 — The wait is almost over for shoppers looking to discover Ethiopian products online, as LinkUp Virtual Bazaar is set to officially launch on Friday, September 25. The new digital marketplace is expected to bring a selection of locally made products directly to consumers through their phones, creating an online […]

Swedish fashion retailer H&M has reported a stronger-than-expected rise in operating profit for its fiscal third quarter, as the company’s efforts to improve cost control, purchasing and operational efficiency begin to strengthen profitability. According to Reuters, H&M’s operating profit for the June–August quarter rose to 6.04 billion Swedish crowns ($608.63 million), compared with 4.91 billion […]

The European Union and the Philippines have reached a substantial agreement on a free-trade deal, marking a significant step toward deeper commercial ties between Europe and Southeast Asia. The agreement would liberalize more than 94% of tariff lines covering over 97% of bilateral trade, potentially creating broader market-access opportunities for businesses on both sides. The […]

McDonald’s is expanding beyond burgers and restaurants with plans to build its own advertising and media business, targeting what could eventually become a $1 billion revenue opportunity. The company has already begun testing the concept. In August, 450 company-owned U.S. restaurants started displaying advertisements from other brands on digital drive-through order boards. The pilot has […]

Coca-Cola is bringing back an experienced beverage-industry executive from one of the fastest-growing names in the energy-drink market, with Rob Gehring set to take responsibility for the company’s North American operations from December 1, 2026. Gehring, currently Chief Executive Officer of the Americas at Monster Energy, will leave Monster on November 30 and join The […]

ADDIS ABABA, September 25, 2026 — Ethiopia’s emerging capital market is placing greater attention on women’s participation and leadership through the “Women Who Move Markets” Symposium, organized by the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs and FSD Ethiopia. The symposium brings together women leaders from across […]

DAMASCUS, September 25, 2026 — Syria is seeing a growing wave of hotel investment as developers respond to a shortage of quality accommodation, but major hotel projects alone may not be enough to build a sustainable tourism industry. According to Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI), new hotel developments are being planned or built in Damascus, […]

ATHENS, September 25, 2026 — Greece is looking beyond its traditional sun-and-sea tourism model as it promotes West Macedonia as a year-round mountain destination, targeting travelers with experiences across all four seasons. According to Greek Travel Pages (GTP), the West Macedonia region is building on its mountain tourism assets—including the Vasilitsa, Vitsi and Vigla Pisoderi […]

OTTAWA, September 24, 2026 — Canada has updated its estimated processing times for temporary residence applications, with changes affecting work permits, visitor visas and Super Visas, while study permit timelines remained unchanged. According to CIC News, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reported on September 22 that work permit processing increased to 16 weeks for […]

SEOUL, September 24, 2026 — Negotiations between South Korea and the United States over a major U.S. investment package are facing further delays as the two sides remain divided over safeguards and the commercial viability of proposed projects. According to BusinessKorea, Seoul is seeking stronger protections that would allow it to pause investments or adjust […]

ADDIS ABABA, September 24, 2026 — The wait is almost over for shoppers looking to discover Ethiopian products online, as LinkUp Virtual Bazaar is set to officially launch on Friday, September 25. The new digital marketplace is expected to bring a selection of locally made products directly to consumers through their phones, creating an online […]

Swedish fashion retailer H&M has reported a stronger-than-expected rise in operating profit for its fiscal third quarter, as the company’s efforts to improve cost control, purchasing and operational efficiency begin to strengthen profitability. According to Reuters, H&M’s operating profit for the June–August quarter rose to 6.04 billion Swedish crowns ($608.63 million), compared with 4.91 billion […]