The Downtown Bellingham Partnership is encouraging residents to shop locally and support the community's small business owners on a designated day: Shop Small Saturday. This year's celebration takes place in downtown Bellingham, where 55 retail stores will be participating in the event. The shopping extravaganza will kick off at 11am

WASHINGTON D.C. - Two years since its release, OpenAI's flagship chatbot ChatGPT has doubled its user base to over 200 million weekly users, sending shockwaves through the tech industry. Since its launch in February 2022, ChatGPT's influence has been seen across various sectors. The platform has turbocharged global investment

Business confidence in the UK has dropped to its lowest levels since the COVID-19 lockdown, a development that comes on the heels of recent tax reforms introduced by Finance Minister Rachel Reeves. According to a report by the Institute of Directors (IoD), the decline in optimism among firms is marked,

New Delhi, December 5, 2024: In a glittering display of business excellence, the DMSE Group will host the prestigious UGE Business Awards Show on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 4:00 PM in New Delhi. The event promises to be an exciting celebration of outstanding achievements and remarkable contributions made

Guwahati: The Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) has taken an innovative step to explore alternative business models by leasing out 60 non-operational and commercially unviable buses across the state, including Guwahati. Eight such buses have already been leased out for five years each against a security deposit and monthly rent

LISBON, PORTUGAL - In an increasingly competitive entrepreneurial landscape, building lasting business relationships is often seen as a rare asset. Toine Rodenburg, a seasoned investor and e-commerce entrepreneur, is putting the emphasis on trust, mutual respect, and shared vision as the key to long-term success. Rodenburg's approach has been shaped

Mumbai: In a significant development, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has instructed Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance to pay a whopping ₹121-croke default amount. As per sources, the company had failed to meet its financial obligations towards the pension fund, which is a regulatory requirement. This directive comes as a

Panaji, Nov 30 (KNN): In a significant push to empowerment micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the state, the Directorate of Industries, Trade, and Commerce (DITC) has announced the launch of a unified digital platform and initiated two business facilitation centres as part of the World Bank-backed Raising and

Mumbai, November 30, 2024: ITC Hotels, a subsidiary of FMCG giant ITC Limited, has shared its ambitious plans for the coming years ahead of its business demerger and listing. The company's hotels segment will become a separate entity, listed on the bourses after being demerged from the parent company. As

Akhil Khan, the son of Pakistan's richest businessman, Shahid Khan, boasts a staggering net worth of $1268 million. However, this impressive figure still comes nowhere close to that of his peers from India – Isha Ambani, Akash Ambani, and Karan Adani. Despite his immense wealth, Khan's business ventures – particularly in the

LONDON, UK - In recognition of their extraordinary contributions to fostering cross-border partnerships between India and Europe, esteemed entrepreneurs were awarded honors at the annual Indo-European Business Forum (IEBF) meet held at the prestigious House of Lords complex in London. The event marked a significant milestone in the forum's mission

Hyderabad: In a bid to enhance the digital marketing education in academic circles, KLH Global Business School (KLBGBS) has announced the launch of a two-week capacity building programme (CBP) on digital and social media marketing. Sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi, the programme is

Nagaland is transforming into a bustling hub of activity as the highly-anticipated Hornbill Festival prepares to kick off. While the event promises to celebrate culture, art, and commerce with unparalleled enthusiasm, cybersecurity experts have sounded an alarm, highlighting potential vulnerabilities that crooked cybercrooks might exploit. Festival-goers and vendors alike are

New Delhi: The West Bengal government, in partnership with FICCI, hosted a diplomats' roundtable meeting today as a prelude to the Bengal Global Business Summit 2025 (BGBS), scheduled for February 5-6, 2025. Ambassadorial representatives from over 42 countries took part in the high-stakes discussion to explore West Bengal as a

KATHMANPUDDHA, APRIL 12 - Kathmandu witnessed a significant influx of international business leaders, policymakers, and experts as Nepal hosted two prominent events aimed at promoting economic development, sustainable growth, and climate-resilience. The 4th Edition of Plast Nepal 2024 shed light on the country's thriving plastic industry, while the second edition

The Rajya Sabha proceedings were suspended for the day on Friday as opposition MPs erupted into protests over the rejection of adjournment notices for discussion on several sensitive issues, including alleged corruption against the Adani Group and communal violence in Manipur and Sambhal. In a morning session that saw the

New Delhi, India - In an effort to outpace competition in the cutthroat financial services landscape, Godrej Capital has revolutionized human resources (HR) into a key driving force behind business outcomes. Under the leadership of Chief Human Resources Officer Bhavya Misra, the company has transformed HR from a support function

The Delhi High Court will hear the dispute between Tesla and Indian trademark owner ZTEC Digital at its next hearing in April 2025, as mediation efforts between the two parties continue. The hearing comes amidst ongoing proceedings related to a trademark dispute filed by ZTEC Digital against Tesla over allegations

Kolkata: In a move to tap into the growing interest of investors seeking exposure to India's prominent conglomerates, Tata Mutual Fund has introduced the Tata BSE Business Group Index Fund, an open-ended scheme that replicates the BSE Select Business Groups Index (TRI). Submissions for this non-competitive offering (NFO) are currently

Warsaw, Poland-based private company QEMETICA announced today that it has acquired the silica products business of US-based PPG Industries for approximately $310 million in pre-tax proceeds. The deal marks a significant milestone in QEMETICA's expansion plans, with the company aiming to enhance its portfolio and market reach globally. The sale

Mumbai: Tata Motors has finalized its media planning and buying account, valued at approximately Rs 450 crore, after a rigorous pitch process, according to industry sources. The automobile giant had initiated the process earlier this year, sparking interest in the market. Now, it has decided to consolidate all its media

A 56-year-old Telangana native from Nizamabad district was found dead on the outskirts of Doha city in Qatar, according to official reports. Ganta Chinnamutthenna, a former resident of Armoor mandal, had spent nearly two decades working in Qatar before starting a dairy business in India. However, financial losses left him

New Delhi: In a study commissioned by Microsoft and conducted by Ecosystm, a significant proportion of organizations in India have adopted technology to achieve sustainability goals. The second edition of the Global Sustainability Barometer study found that 54% of organizations in India leverage technology to aim for sustainability, while an

Mumbai, India - Network18 Media & Investments Limited is set to host the inaugural Storyboard18 Global Pioneers Summit 2025 in March 2025, a groundbreaking event that converges the world of creativity, innovation, and leadership. The summit promises to be an unmissable platform for thought leaders, decision-makers, and innovators from across

A local entrepreneur from Pudur village in Tanjore district has turned her passion into a thriving business, despite facing numerous challenges along the way. Kokila Khanna, who joined the National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Management (NIFTEM) for training, received guidance on starting a business that inspired her to