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Starmer vows to rip up bureaucracy to unleash ‘shock and awe’ of investment
Prime minister targets competition authority and other regulators he believes are stifling global appealBusiness - Financial Times - October 14 -
Inheritance tax reforms to hit business owners and farmers
Tax relief to be capped on assets worth more than £1mnWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Farmers 'betrayed' by £1m inheritance tax relief cap
Changes announced to inheritance tax rules could see the end of small family farms, warns the NFU.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
As Famine Stalks Gaza, Farmers Lament Their Many Losses
After more than a year of war, farmers have lost land, equipment and sometimes their lives.World - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
British farmers have nothing left to give
The Budget’s new IHT measures demonstrate a profound misunderstanding of how our agriculture worksWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Switzerland’s wealth managers bank on a future in Asia
Hong Kong and Singapore are the world’s rising wealth centresWorld - Financial Times - October 16 -
BRC Asia (SGX:BEC) Will Pay A Dividend Of SGD0.06
BRC Asia Limited ( SGX:BEC ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of SGD0.06 per share on the 15th of November...Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
Ancient Cities Unearthed in Mountains of Central Asia
The discovery suggests that trade routes along the Silk Road were far more complex than previously understood.Science - The New York Times - October 23 -
FirstFT: Twin scandals hit PwC’s Asia profits
Also in today’s newsletter, the fallout from the Madison Square Garden rally and what happened to Project 2025?World - Financial Times - October 29 -
Moncler Revenue Falls on Lower Demand in Asia, Europe
The Italian fashion group said the results were hit by lower consumer confidence in several markets, as the luxury industry continues to grapple with a period of volatility.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago -
Hidden sugars in Asia’s baby food spark concerns
The BBC takes a closer look at the products more and more parents are turning to for their children.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
UK farmers forced to cut food production to stay viable, warns NFU
Terrible harvest and falling subsidies force businesses to embrace greener alternatives, says Tom BradshawWorld - Financial Times - October 14 -
Aging farmers face extreme temperatures as they struggle to maintain Japan's rice crop
In the remote village of Kamimomi in Japan’s western Okayama Prefecture, a small group of rice farmers began their most recent harvest in sweltering heat, two weeks sooner than usualWorld - ABC News - October 17 -
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The farmers targeted by false claims and threats over Harris ad
Two Pennsylvania farmers have been targeted by false claims and threats after appearing in a Kamala Harris advert.Top stories - BBC News - October 19 -
Bavarian tradition honors St. Leonhard, patron saint of farmers, horses and livestock
Farmers and their horses have walked in a colorful parade through the small Bavarian town of Warngau to honor their patron saint, St. LeonhardWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
Farmers with assets over £1mn hit by inheritance tax reforms
Industry counters that Budget cap will hammer agricultural businesses that are asset-rich but cash-poorWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
‘Not just a museum’: Kenya’s seed bank offers unexpected lifeline for farmers
Set up to conserve traditional seeds, the Genetic Resources Research Institute is now helping smallholders diversify with crops resilient to the rapid changes in climate. On a winding road in the ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Farmers lose sleep over Budget inheritance tax crackdown
Reforms will put emphasis on early succession planning for agricultural estatesWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Trump rages at Iowa poll: ‘No President has done more for FARMERS’
Former President Trump raged in a post online after a shocking Iowa poll found Vice President Harris leading in the state. “No President has done more for FARMERS, and the Great State of Iowa, than ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
U.S. Farmers Brace for New Trump Trade Wars Amid Tariff Threats
Despite their concerns, some farm operators still support the former president and prefer his overall economic plan.Business - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Climate crisis leaves European farmers vulnerable to far right, say campaigners
Populist groups capitalising on costly environmental policies that affect farmers by offering them support. What are farmers in the EU required to do to protect the environment? The painful ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Flying Into Storms Improves Forecasts, but It Is Rare in Asia’s Typhoon Alley
While observational flights have improved forecasts for many storms in the Americas, such flights have been far fewer for storms that have hit Asia.World - The New York Times - October 16 -
Indian investors give short shrift to Asia’s biggest IPO of 2024
Retail share buyers largely shun $3.3bn listing of Korean carmaker Hyundai’s Indian unit as auto industry sales coolWorld - Financial Times - October 21 -
Japan Election: Asia’s Most Stable Democracy Is Sent Into Chaos
Deep-seated grievance among Japanese voters has put the Liberal Democrats, longstanding custodians of the status quo, on notice.World - The New York Times - October 28 -
PwC profits fall in Asia after scandals in China and Australia
Big Four firm reports slower global growth as regional woes compound consulting industry slowdownBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
Asia has ‘enormous’ shortfall of funds to adapt to climate change, warns ADB
Development bank report says region still needs hundreds of billions of dollars for action to tackle impact of global warmingWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
EstéeLauder Shares Plunge 21% After It Slashes Dividend
The cosmetics giant withdrew its outlook for the current year after reporting another quarter of falling sales.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago -
Asia review – another David Attenborough masterclass in beautiful TV
The national treasure is back with a witty, warm televisual wonder, this time exploring the most populous and stunningly biodiverse continent. But where is the urgency about the climate crisis?. ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Japan Wins First Ever IIHF Asia Women's Championships
Japan dominated the competition going undefeated, without allowing a goal, at the first ever Asia Women's Championships in Beijing.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 hours ago -
Zimbabwe to compensate white farmers who lost land in seizures 20 years ago
Zimbabwe says it will compensate local and foreign white farmers who lost land and property more than 20 years ago in farm seizures meant to redress some of the wrongs of colonialismWorld - ABC News - October 16 -
Part-Time Farmers, Part-Time Rock Stars: A Chinese Band’s Unlikely Rise
The band, Varihnaz, has gained fans by offering an alternative to China’s hyper-polished, fast-paced modern life, with songs about pesticides and poultry raising.World - The New York Times - October 29 -
After his arrest for Facebook posts, a Cambodian reporter says he will become a farmer instead
It’s tough being a reporter in Cambodia, whose government frowns on independent journalism that questions authorityWorld - ABC News - 4 hours ago -
UN asks Asia-Pacific countries to invest more in preventing damage from disasters
A U.N. official says disasters, including those wrought by fiercer storms, are threatening more people and could derail economic progress in the Asia Pacific region if governments would not invest ...World - ABC News - October 15 -
Chip Stock Selloff Persists in Europe, Asia After ASML Warns of Slower Recovery
Chip stocks in Europe and Asia continued to fall Wednesday after Dutch semiconductor-equipment maker ASML Holding warned the recovery for some areas of the industry could extend well into next ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16 -
Alibaba's Southeast Asia Unit Lazada Pushes AI Investment to Regain Market Share
Lazada is accelerating investments in generative artificial intelligence to regain its standing in a fiercely competitive market with limited opportunities for margin expansion.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17 -
Xsolla announces certified parental controls, a boom in Web Shop revenue and expansion in SE Asia
GamesBeat lead writer Dean Takahashi, sat down with Xsolla CMO, Berkley Egenes, to dig into the latest Xsolla news.Tech - VentureBeat - October 21 -
Kering Warns on Profit After Sales Slump Due to Gucci Revamp, Asia Woes
The French luxury group posted third-quarter revenue below analysts’ estimates and said it expects operating profit to nearly halve this year.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23
