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Global Automotive Coatings Market Poised to Reach USD 29.1 Billion by 2032

20 August 202518 September 2025 Svetlana M No Comments

The worldwide automotive coatings industry is projected to grow from USD 18.4 billion in 2024 to USD 29.1 billion by 2032, according to a new market study by Research Intelo. The report forecasts a 5.2 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2025 and 2033, citing surging vehicle production, stringent environmental regulations, and rapid advances…

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A New Landmark Report Calls for Rethinking SME Policies, Digital Readiness, and Sustainable Growth

13 August 202528 September 2025 Perumal Koshy No Comments

Enterprising Futures: Global SME Insights 2025 New Delhi, India – August 2025 – A new 276-page flagship report, Enterprising Futures: Global SME Insights 2025, calls for a fundamental rethinking of how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are supported in a rapidly changing global economy. Drawing on 25 thematic chapters and 12 expert commentaries from leading…

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Beware of Ghost Jobs: Why Fake Job Postings Are an Ethical Crisis

5 July 20255 July 2025 Perumal Koshy No Comments

Sensitive data from CVs—combined with social media profiles—can enable phishing, fraud, identity theft, or even professional blackmail.

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Transforming Youth for the Digital Economy: GUVI and Tamil Nadu Join Forces Under Naan Mudhalvan

24 May 20253 June 2025 Perumal Koshy No Comments

Chennai, 23 May 2025 — In a major step toward bridging the digital skills gap among youth, GUVI, the IIT-Madras and IIM-Ahmedabad-incubated EdTech company, has partnered with the Government of Tamil Nadu to upskill 5,555 students under the ambitious Naan Mudhalvan scheme. This collaborative initiative, launched in association with the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation…

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World MSME Day: A Global Commemoration of Entrepreneurial Vitality

15 May 202512 June 2025 Editor No Comments

Observed annually on June 27th, World MSME Day highlights the indispensable role of Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises as pivotal drivers of global job creation, innovation, and sustainable development. World Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day (MSME Day), observed annually on June 27th, serves as a pivotal international observance to recognize and celebrate the immense…

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Russia and UAE Near Historic Free Trade Zone Agreement: A Boost for SMEs

29 April 202529 April 2025 Editor No Comments

In a significant step toward deepening economic ties, Russia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are finalizing a free trade zone agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the UAE, with a target signing date by the end of 2025. Announced by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk on April 28, 2025, the deal…

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Russia: Soft drinks bottling up 9% YOY in 2M 2025 — Agriculture Ministry

20 April 202520 April 2025 Svetlana M No Comments

Moscow, April 18 (TASS) — Russia’s soft drinks sector has shown robust growth at the start of the year, with bottling volumes of non-alcoholic beverages rising by 9% year-on-year in January–February 2025 to 126.7 million decaliters, according to a statement from the Russian Ministry of Agriculture. “Russian bottlers significantly increased the output of non-alcoholic drinks…

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IMF Unveils New Global Standards for Macroeconomic Statistics with Release of BPM7

21 March 202520 April 2025 Svetlana M No Comments

Washington, D.C., March 20, 2025 — The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in collaboration with the global statistical community, has released the seventh edition of the Integrated Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual (BPM7), establishing updated international standards for compiling external sector statistics. The manual, last updated in 2009, incorporates significant changes reflecting the…

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Car Rental Platform Market Poised for Growth: Key Trends and Industry Insights

17 March 202518 March 2025 Svetlana M No Comments

The global car rental platform market is set for significant expansion, with market research from HTF Market Intelligence indicating a projected growth from $80 billion in 2024 to $120 billion by 2032, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. This growth is fueled by increasing consumer preference for digital booking solutions, the rise…

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Jeffrey Sachs at the European Parliament: A Call for Pragmatic Global Cooperation

1 March 20252 March 2025 Svetlana M No Comments

In a thought-provoking address to the European Parliament, economist Jeffrey Sachs presented a nuanced perspective on global geopolitics, economic development, and the need for a shift in international relations. His speech covered key themes such as multipolarity, economic justice, the importance of diplomacy, and the need for fairer global financial and trade systems. The Need…

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