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UAE Trade Agreement One Step Closer
The National Tribune
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July 31, 2025
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Today, the Albanese Labor Government took the next major step towards implementation of our landmark trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates. The passing of necessary legislation today will incorporate...
Trump Announces Trade Deal With South Korea At 15% Tariff Rate Ahead Of August 1 Deadline
News18
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July 31, 2025
Last Updated:July 31, 2025, 07:52 IST The United States has agreed a trade deal with South Korea that will subject South Korean imports to a 15% tariff rate, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday. US President Donald Trump. (AP file photo)The...
Agro-livestock industry shows relief as S. Korea safeguards beef, rice markets in trade deal with U.S.
Yonhap News Agency
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July 31, 2025
By Kim Na-young SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's agro-livestock industry expressed relief Thursday after the government said it has safeguarded the country's rice and beef markets in a trade deal with the United States despite strong...
Trade Minister calls for promotion of Agribusiness Agenda
Joy FM
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July 30, 2025
The Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has called for the promotion of a strong and resilient Agribusiness sector in the country. The Minister made the appeal in her welcome remarks at the opening of the maiden...
S. Korea says trade deal with U.S. ensures no further market opening to rice, beef
Yonhap News Agency
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July 31, 2025
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has fended off the United States' demand for further market opening to rice and beef in its latest trade deal with Washington and also secured guarantees that Korean chips and pharmaceuticals...
General : HPPNK 2025 Showcases Agricutural Evolution, Dispels Traditional Perceptions
Bernama
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July 31, 2025
PUTRAJAYA, July 31 (Bernama) -- The evolution of Malaysia’s agricultural sector over the past five decades will be showcased at the 2025 National Farmers, Breeders and Fishermen’s Day (HPPNK), to be held from tomorrow until Aug 3 at the Sabah...
Trump announces "full and complete" trade agreement with South Korea
Xinhua News Agency
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WASHINGTON, July 30 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that Washington has reached a "full and complete" trade deal with South Korea, setting 15 percent tariffs on its exports. "We have agreed to a Tariff for South...
Average 2024 tax return hits $5,000 for Australian small businesses
SmartCompany
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July 31, 2025
Small business owners received an average of $5,000 in tax refunds for the financial year ending June 2024, new data has revealed. Source: Adobe Stock. Small business owners reportedly enjoyed healthy tax refunds for the 2024 financial year. New...
(LEAD) Top Korean negotiator says shipbuilding proposal contributes most to reaching trade deal with U.S.
Yonhap News Agency
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July 31, 2025
(ATTN: ADDS more info in last 3 paras) By Song Sang-ho and Cho Joon-hyung WASHINGTON, July 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top trade negotiator said Wednesday that the country's comprehensive proposal for shipbuilding industry cooperation with the...
Trump announces major trade deal with South Korea that includes $350 billion investment
Daily Mail
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July 30, 2025
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States would charge a 15% tariff on imports from South Korea as part of an agreement with the Asian trading partner that avoids even higher levies. 'I am pleased to announce that the United...
Trump trade deal with South Korea includes a 15% tariff
USA Today
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he struck a trade deal with South Korea that would involve investments in the United States, the purchase of liquified natural gas and a 15% tariff on imports. America will not be charged a corresponding...
Pakistan, US seal trade deal
The Express Tribune
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July 31, 2025
Listen to article WASHINGTON: The United States struck a trade deal with Pakistan, US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, hours after announcing 25 tariffs on imports from India in addition to unspecified "penalty" over New Delhi's purchases...
Master your tools: HortWeek GroundsFest panel to tackle landscape kit and scams
HortWeek
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An expert panel will arm you with practical tips on everything from spotting fake batteries and ID'ing counterfeit equipment, to choosing the best warranty schemes, weighing up purchase vs. hire options, as well as exploring the right tool for the...
Business confidence lifts in July, but going still tough
The New Zealand Herald
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July 30, 2025
“Most forward-looking activity indicators saw little movement this month.” Meanwhile, past activity measures showed a very wide range of experiences across different sectors, Zollner said. Construction and retail reported a significant renewed...
Govt initiating business formalisation
The Rising Nepal
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Kathmandu, July 31: Anita Regmi of Narayan Municipality-6 in Dailekh district has been running a poultry farm for the last several years. She was running the business without registering it at any authorities but she got a chance to attend a...
Ukraine, Egypt agree steps to boost grain and sunflower oil trade
Zawya
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CAIRO: Egypt and Ukraine have agreed to take specific steps to boost trade in key farm commodities including grain and sunflower oil as Kyiv seeks to deepen ties with its largest trading partner in the Middle East and North Africa, the Ukrainian...
Engineering excellence at Women in Industry Awards
Pump Industry
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July 30, 2025
Discover how the 2025 Women in Industry Awards winners are delivering engineering excellence across energy, transport, and infrastructure. Held in Melbourne on 19 June, the 2025 Women in Industry Awards celebrated achievement, leadership, and...
Trump strikes trade deal with South Korea, hits U.S ally with 15% tariff
AOL
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he struck a trade deal with South Korea that would involve investments in the United States, the purchase of liquified natural gas and a 15% tariff on imports. America will not be charged a corresponding...
Trade Unions Request Meeting with PM to Discuss Financial Situation of State Forestry and Hunting Enterprises
Bulgarian News Agency
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The Podkrepa Confederation of Labor and the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) sent a letter to the Prime Minister requesting an urgent meeting to discuss adequate and timely measures for state forestry and hunting...
New egg grade at affordable price to be introduced, says Agriculture Ministry
The Malaysian Star
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July 31, 2025
PETALING JAYA: A new grade of chicken eggs will be introduced to ensure supply security and price stability, says the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry. In a press release on Thursday (July 31), it said that industry players had agreed to...