Industry
MAN Urges Lagos Government to Simplify Tax System for Manufacturers
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has urged the Lagos State Government to simplify its tax structure in order to support industrial growth, reduce...
United States and Argentina Sign Framework for Critical Minerals Cooperation
Representatives of the United States and Argentina have signed a strategic framework agreement aimed at bolstering cooperation on critical minerals supply chains, officials...
Germany Expands Financial Support for Small Businesses
Germany announced expanded financial support measures for small and medium sized enterprises on January 30 2026 as authorities sought to strengthen economic resilience....
Netflix’s $72 Billion Purchase of Warner Bros. Raises Industry Worries About Antitrust Problems and Job Cuts
Netflix's proposed $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, announced on December 5, 2025, has sparked widespread concern in the entertainment sector, particularly...
Namibia’s Leader Names New Minister for Mining, Energy, and Industry as Resource Sector Expands
Namibia's President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has appointed Modestus Amutse as the new Minister of Mines, Energy, and Industry, effective December 2, 2025. This appointment...
Missouri Introduces Sports Betting Amid Recent Scandals Highlighting the Expanding Industry
Missouri has officially launched legal sports betting, becoming the 39th state to do so following the Supreme Court's 2018 ruling. Starting December 1,...
EU suggests measures to protect steel industry, alarming UK manufacturers
The European Union has proposed substantial changes to its steel import policies to boost domestic production and tackle global overcapacity. Key aspects of...
SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher Re-Elected Amid Ongoing Strikes and Industry Challenges
In a decisive affirmation of her leadership, Fran Drescher has been re-elected as President of SAG-AFTRA, the union representing over 160,000 media professionals....
Japan initiates anti-dumping probe into hot-dip galvanized steel imports from China and South Korea amid domestic industry concerns
Japan has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into hot-dip galvanized steel imports from China and South Korea, following a petition filed by domestic steel...
Lesotho’s textile industry faces collapse as U.S. imposes 50% tariffs, threatening 40,000 jobs
Lesotho's textile industry, a cornerstone of its economy, is facing an unprecedented crisis following the United States' imposition of a 50% tariff on...
