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Corporate Japan girds for $23bn profit hit from Trump tariffs
Trump tariffs Komatsu and Daikin prepare to raise prices to offset impact Komatsu is starting to raise prices on mining machines and other heavy equipment in North America. (Komatsu) KOSUKE OKAMOTO August 15, 2025 07:37 JST TOKYO -- Major Japanese...
Commercial drivers to stage street protest over deplorable Pokuase–Nsawam road
Some commercial drivers have planned to stage a street protest over the deplorable Pokuase-Nsawam section of the N4 highway that connects Accra to Kumasi and other areas in the middle belt of the country. According to the drivers, they are giving...

Commercial Transport Operators Give Government One Week to Fix Deplorable Pokuase–Nsawam Road
Commercial transport operators have issued a one-week ultimatum to the Ministry of Roads and Highways to repair the worsening Pokuase–Nsawam road, warning of a nationwide protest if their demand is ignored. The Ghana Private Road Transport Union...

Commercial pilot gives his perspective on flight that was diverted to Grand Junction
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) -The man accused of assaulting flight crew and passengers on a Breeze Airways plane headed to Los Angeles, California, from Norfolk, Virginia, was in court Thursday afternoon. The plane was diverted to the Grand...

Dem Senators Who Won Elections With Corporate PAC Money Now Pledging To Refuse It
Democratic Sens. Mark Kelly of Arizona and Elissa Slotkin of Michigan are proposing to ban corporate PACs, but they won elections after receiving money from one designed to funnel individual donations from many corporate employees, campaign...

Tata Motors Enters the Dominican Republic with Versatile Range of Commercial Vehicles Partners with Equimax for Distribution, Sales, Service and Support
Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer and a global leader in mobility solutions, has officially entered the Dominican Republic market through a strategic partnership with Equimax, its authorised distributor. This launch...

ION ships first commercial solid-state battery cell samples
ION CEO Jorge Diaz Schneider (L) with CTO Greg Hitz (R) holding a Cornerstone cell Photo: ION Storage Systems Maryland-based ION Storage Systems shipped its first commercial generation of solid-state batteries, called Cornerstone, to “leading”...

How to Build a Million-Dollar E-commerce Brand from Scratch in 2025: A Financial Guide
The digital storefront is a powerful wealth-creation machine. Building an e-commerce brand offers a viable path to significant personal fortune. This isn't a trend; it's a fundamental economic shift driven by widespread internet access and...

Resort destinations boost corporate event ROI
The Blueprint Idaho’s Shore Lodge attracts corporate retreats and conferences. Resort settings boost participation, engagement, and networking. Physical environment enhances creativity and meeting outcomes. Higher upfront costs offset by long-term...

Report flags speeding by commercial, heavy vehicles; fatalities decline by 10 per cent since 2015
New Delhi, Speeding by heavy and commercial vehicles remains a major road safety concern in the national capital, even as overall road traffic fatalities have declined by 10 per cent since 2015, according to the Status Summary Report 2025 released...

Expanded commercial fishing eyed in Pacific marine monuments
Opening marine monuments to commercial fishing may prove more challenging than President Donald Trump thought when he proclaimed in April he was “unleashing American commercial fishing” in the Pacific Ocean. A federal court in Hawaii ruled last...

Chinese canola tariff shocks Peace region chambers of commerce
Dawson Creek and Fort St. John chambers of commerce are voicing concerns about the new Chinese 75.8 per cent tariffs on Canadian canola. The Chinese government is imposing a 75.8 per cent duty on Canadian canola seed. (Canva) FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. —...

Arizona Corporation Commission votes unanimously to begin repeal of renewable energy mandates
At its regular open meeting on August 14, 2025, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) voted unanimously to begin the process of repealing the state’s Renewable Energy Mandates. Vice Chairman Nick Myers joined all four other commissioners in...

Mesquite PD adds commercial vehicle enforcement unit to help with 18-wheeler safety
The Mesquite Police Department now has a dedicated unit to ensure commercial vehicles operate safely. As the city sees more distribution centers, so will the 18-wheelers to haul the inventory across North Texas roadways. The specially designed and...

Tanger Outlets Commerce invites local schools and educators to apply for 2025 TangerKids Grants Program
Tanger Outlets Commerce recently announced that its annual TangerKids Grants Program will return for the 2025/26 academic year. North Georgia educators are encouraged to apply at grants.tanger.com between Aug. 11 and Oct. 18. The TangerKids Grants...

Rep. Van Orden talks Big Beautiful Bill to Chamber of Commerce
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) – The La Crosse Chamber of Commerce welcomed Representative Derrick Van Orden Thursday morning as he discussed points of the recently passed Big Beautiful Bill. The Chamber event was hosted by Pearl Street Brewery. Van Orden...

Why Texas Pacific Land Corporation Zoomed 4% Higher Today
The big land baron is strengthening the connection to its native state. On the second-to-last trading day of the week, investors cheered the latest move made by Texas Pacific Land Corporation (TPL 3.42%). The storied company's stock is going to...

Knox Co. Chamber of Commerce Announces Plans for Christmas Events
By Echo Menges The Knox County Chamber of Commerce is mixing things up this year for their annual Christmas Extravaganza, thanks in large part to the input of the area business community who asked for more space between the shopping events and the...

EPA Completes Removal of 150,000 Pounds of Illegally Stored Fireworks in Commerce Warehouse
August 14, 2025 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has successfully completed the removal of approximately 150,000 pounds of illegally stored fireworks from a warehouse in the City of Commerce. This action was taken in close...

Kirana store channel sees volume growth recovery but e-commerce continues to surge in top metros
Kirana stores, also known as traditional trade channel, witnessed sequential volume growth recovery in June quarter. Also, the modern trade channel swung back into positive growth trajectory after witnessing decline in volume growth in the past...