October 3, 2022 NEWS YOU CAN USE EXPORTECH™ExporTech™ is a national export assistance program that helps companies develop customized plans for growing their level of exports. The effort is a joint effort of Iowa State University’s Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS), the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) … Read more
KEEPING a UK holiday cheap can be difficult when planning a break for the whole family. A mum has explained how she makes it much more affordable when booking a staycation. 2 A mum has explained how to do a UK holiday without spending too much moneyCredit: Alamy Jenna Carr has teamed up with Verdant … Read more
ATHENS, Oct 3 (Reuters) – Greece’s economy is projected to grow at a slower pace next year after a strong rebound this year thanks to tourism, as soaring energy costs and inflation are expected to curb domestic demand and exports. The country’s economic output is seen increasing by 2.1% next year from 5.3% this year, … Read more
Christian Horner has reiterated he is confidant Red Bull stayed within Formula One’s budget cap rules last season as the FIA prepares to announce its conclusions following an investigation into whether the team exceeded the cap. Reports emerged at the Singapore Grand Prix that Red Bull – and Aston Martin – had spent more than … Read more
Key events Filters BETA Key events (9)UK (8)Kwasi Kwarteng (8)Liz Truss’ government (4)BBC Breakfast (3)conservative party (3) Analyst: No denying government looks incompetent The pound is holding onto most of its early morning gains, at around $1,123. Fiona Cincottasenior financial markets analyst at City Index and FOREX.com, warns that the markets are still fretting about … Read more
Australians who got their hands on very cheap Etihad Airways tickets to Europe have been left devastated after the flight was cancelled. Popular travel booking website SkyScanner listed tickets from Sydney to Berlin in July for $336 last week. A handful of Aussies managed to snag the tickets before they were removed from the website. … Read more
If you are going to a busy tourist area, you don’t want to fall prey to these common travel scams and ruin your trip. While these scams can happen anywhere, you can be more susceptible when you are in an international destination where you’re unfamiliar with the local culture and customs. Here are eight common … Read more
TOKYO (AP) — Business sentiment among large manufacturers worsened for the third straight quarter, a Bank of Japan survey showed Monday, as the nation grappled with rising costs, the dropping value of the yen and restrictions on economic activity over the coronavirus pandemic. The headline measure for the “tankan,” measuring sentiment among large manufacturers, was … Read more
Maldivian blues or Rajasthan’s sand dunes? Keen on both, Rakesh Mandavaya had a budget for none. That’s when he learned of the ‘travel now pay later’ option offered by banks and fintech companies. And the rest, as they say, is his Maldives travel history he can’t stop gushing about. The 37-year-old, who managed a memorable … Read more
Duolingo is in discussions with the government to allow UK visa applicants to take an online language test for less than £50, replacing a system that costs some more than £1,000. Luis von Ahn, the founder of the online language-learning app, said the $49 Duolingo test had less risk of fraud and would be fair … Read more