Protectionist trade policies, such as those proposed by Donald Trump, may inadvertently harm U.S. manufacturing firms by increasing input costs, leading to reduced investment, according to a study from the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. With tariffs central to Trump’s economic vision, manufacturers may face
Heidelberg Celebrates 20 Years of Digitalization and 5 Years of AI ExperienceHEIDELBERG, Germany – In the ever-evolving world of technology, it’s easy to see printing and digitalization as opposing forces. However, for HEIDELBERG, one of the leading manufacturers of printing presses and related software, these
Seventeen UK businesses, including Crate Brewery in Hackney and the British Society for Immunology, are launching a six-month trial of the four-day working week with over 1,000 employees participating. Organised by the 4 Day Week Campaign, this trial lets workers maintain full pay while working only
The Treasury’s bank referral scheme, intended to increase finance access for small businesses, has come under heavy scrutiny after a recent review revealed it has secured loans for only one in twenty companies referred. Under the scheme, nine major banks are required to refer small businesses
The UK Government has launched GOV.UK Forms, a new digital tool designed to make it faster and easier for the public to access essential government services online. Following a successful pilot phase, the platform is now set for rollout across all government departments, allowing citizens to
In its first Autumn Budget, the Labour government has committed £500 million to improve broadband speed and mobile coverage across the UK, with a particular focus on rural areas. Chancellor Rachel Reeves highlighted that the funding will bolster ongoing projects like the £5 billion Project Gigabit,
Last Updated on: Luxe is pleased to introduce its newest collection, which features three stunning Audemars Piguet timepieces crafted from diamond and frosted gold. This series exemplifies the brand’s continued dedication to innovation, precision, and the art of Haute Horlogerie.These timepieces embody the Luxe philosophy—seamlessly
Last Updated on: At the 27th General Assembly of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC), Swedish water purification leader Bluewater made a compelling call for the Olympic community to adopt new hydration solutions. Their message focused on tackling the growing issues of declining tap
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Follow us on Spotify BusinessWorld B-SideHow can podcasting help businesses in terms of brand management, community building, and thought leadership? In this episode, BusinessWorld speaks with Ron Baetiong, the founder and CEO of Podcast Network Asia, about the impact podcasting can have for businesses who get
UNSPLASHby Edg Adrian A. Eva, ReporterThe Philippine Standards Coalition (PSC), comprising leading alcohol producers, e-commerce platforms, and related industry associations, launched on Friday to commit to reducing harmful alcohol consumption in the country. During the launch event, the coalition signed a pledge to promote responsible marketing
FREEPIKby Patricia B. Mirasol, ProducerIn order to maximize artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool, Filipinos from every age and every level of society will need to be capacitated on its use, experts say. Franz A. de Leon, director of the Department of Science and Technology (DoST)’s