According to a report by The Guardian… Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPM brushes off Coalition criticism for attending UK Labour party’s national conferenceReturning to Albanese’s appearance on Sky News this morning, the PM has shrugged off criticism from the Coalition that he is spending too much time engaging in international diplomacy after he attended the UK Labour party’s national conference.What I do is work very hard representing Australia.In Liverpool, I’ll be having discussions with ministers, not just with prime minister Starmer, about Aukus and about that progress, taking the opportunity to sit down with government ministers.I think you can be strong on borders without being weak on humanity, and that’s what drives my government. Continue reading… complete report is on below link.

According to a report by The Guardian… Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPM brushes off Coalition criticism for attending UK Labour party’s national conferenceReturning to Albanese’s appearance on Sky News this morning, the PM has shrugged off criticism from the Coalition that he is spending too much time engaging in international diplomacy after he attended the UK Labour party’s national conference.What I do is work very hard representing Australia.In Liverpool, I’ll be having discussions with ministers, not just with prime minister Starmer, about Aukus and about that progress, taking the opportunity to sit down with government ministers.I think you can be strong on borders without being weak on humanity, and that’s what drives my government. Continue reading… complete report is on below link.

According to a report by Random News Portal… After four years of unrelentless monetary tightening, the Central Bank of Nigeria has finally blinked – cutting its benchmark rate for the first time since COVID-19, in a move that complete report is on below link.

According to a report by Random News Portal… Adibe Emenyonu examines the political intrigues behind the shutdown of Ossiomo Power in Edo State, exploring the causes, consequences, and unfolding aftermath Ossiomo Power, a 95 MW gas-fired plant located in complete report is on below link.

According to a report by The Independent… The energy price cap will rise by 2% from Wednesday for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales. complete report is on below link.

According to a report by The Guardian… PM rules out holding another referendum while in office after meeting with King Charles in Scotland. Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPM brushes off Coalition criticism for attending UK Labour party’s national conferenceReturning to Albanese’s appearance on Sky News this morning, the PM has shrugged off criticism from the Coalition that he is spending too much time engaging in international diplomacy after he attended the UK Labour party’s national conference.What I do is work very hard representing Australia.In Liverpool, I’ll be having discussions with ministers, not just with prime minister Starmer, about Aukus and about that progress, taking the opportunity to sit down with government ministers.I think you can be strong on borders without being weak on humanity, and that’s what drives my government. Continue reading… complete report is on below link.

According to a report by The Guardian… Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastResponding to criticism from Nigel Farage that he might not be willing to meet with the Reform leader, Albanese pointed to recent meetings with both the UK prime minister and the leader of the Conservatives, saying “I haven’t been invited to meet Nigel Farage.”I’m aware of his views. We would have very different views. Were he ever to be in a position, I respect people’s positions. And I engage with them.My job is to govern in Australia’s national interest. And part of what we’ve done is to be strong on borders without being weak on humanity.The truth is that around the world, people want – including in Australia – people want borders to be controlled. They want control over their migration system. That’s a way that you build support for migration as well. It’s why my Government has been concerned about that. It’s why we’ve continued Operation Sovereign Borders. That’s why no one who has arrived by boat or attempted to arrive by boat since I’ve been prime minister has been permitted to stay in Australia.Well, what we don’t need to do is to interfere in the domestic politics of another nation. What we need to do is to stand up for our own values in the way that we govern Australia. And we do that. We speak out about what our values are, and we govern Australia accordingly.And the rule of law is important that there be guardrails. And the fact that the Russian invasion of Ukraine is, perhaps, a very acute example of where the international rule of law if it’s just allowed to occur. A nation attacking a sovereign nation in the way that that occurred. Australia has an interest in upholding international norms and rules.And the politics of grievance, of course, are always easy. It’s easier to tear things down than it is to build them up. The job of Social Democrats is to build things, to create, to appeal to optimism and hope, which is a powerful force, but sometimes, fear can be also a force that gets support.Look, people’s concerns are always having to be considered. And respected. You’ve got to go to where people are and the way that they are thinking. You can’t just dismiss that. You have to respond to that, and indeed, try to anticipate that in some ways. So I think that that is important. That was part of the discussion yesterday, which was very much philosophical, if you like, about the way that the world can move forward in a more united way. Continue reading… complete report is on below link.

According to a report by The Guardian… Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese meets King Charles at BalmoralAnthony Albanese has met King Charles at Balmoral Castle, attending a private audience with the monarch at the historic estate in Scotland. Continue reading… complete report is on below link.

According to a report by Vanguard… Some depots had increased prices to N870 per litre from N835 per litre following the suspension of sales in Naira
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According to a report by Random News Portal… • Warns it can affect investors’ confidence, inflict harm on Nigerians, businesses if PENGASSAN cabal is allowed to enforce its lawless directive Dangote Petroleum Refinery has accused the Petroleum and complete report is on below link.

According to a report by Business Insider… There could be as many as 3,000 private flights landing in the greater New York area this weekend as the wealthy arrive to watch the Ryder Cup. complete report is on below link.

According to a report by Random News Portal… He explained that the state recorded just 14.8 per cent of contraceptive prevalence rate in 2018, saying that the rate increased to 22.3 per cent in 2025 due to joint efforts with partners.
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According to a report by The Hindu… complete report is on below link.

According to a report by The Hindu… This transaction concludes one of India’s most high-profile insolvency cases complete report is on below link.

According to a report by The Hindu… The facility is being mooted with an eye on meeting the requirement of natural gas in both Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh complete report is on below link.

According to a report by Random News Portal… According to the refinery, the decision was made due to the refinery selling petroleum products in excess of its Naira-Crude allocations, making it unsustainable to continue petrol sales in Naira.
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According to a report by The Guardian… Concerns over whether gas generators are making fair profits are prompting fresh proposals to reform the systemTravel 18 miles north of London and the grey bulk of a gas power plant comes into view near Rye House railway station in Hertfordshire.Rye House power station has generated electricity since 1993, making it Britain’s longest-serving such power plant still in the market. But it also produces some of the most expensive electricity in the country. Continue reading… complete report is on below link.

According to a report by Business Insider… Workers in Indonesia risk their lives cooking toxic tofu over furnaces powered by US plastic waste, poisoning food and communities. complete report is on below link.

According to a report by Global News… Prime Minister Mark Carney says his recent international trips and meetings with world leaders are “necessary” to opening new markets for Canadian products.  complete report is on below link.

According to a report by Zawya… Project to use local gas, boost Algeria’s phosphate beneficiation capacity complete report is on below link.

According to a report by Japan Times… Major power and city gas suppliers are set to raise rates in October following the end of the government’s subsidy program in September. complete report is on below link.

According to a report by Business Insider… Delivery speeds are getting a lot faster as shoppers prize convenience for groceries and more. But there is a limit to how quick retailers can be. complete report is on below link.

According to a report by Business Insider… While speaking to the firm’s investors, Gray explained how the firm was riding the AI boom, and what it could mean for workers. complete report is on below link.

According to a report by The Guardian… ‘Debt sentences’ rose by a third in six months, finds Royal London after FoI request to Student Loans CompanyMore than 150,000 people in the UK now have student loan debts of more than £100,000, with one borrower owing £298,000, data shows.The company that obtained the figures says these “debt sentences” hanging over people are damaging graduates’ ability to save for the future and get on the property ladder. Continue reading… complete report is on below link.

According to a report by Rappler… Beyond failed flood control projects, the cost of corruption is reflecting in a weaker peso, a falling stock market, and the threat of losing the Philippines’ hard-won investment grade complete report is on below link.

According to a report by Dawn… • Decision taken on PM’s directive after committee’s recommendation
• FBR analysis points to widespread reluctance in voluntary asset valuation
ISLAMABAD: In a dramatic U-turn, the government on Friday scrapped the asset valuation column from the tax return form for 2025 — just a day after issuing a strongly worded clarification — bowing to mounting pressure from various stakeholders.
The lightning-fast reversal, prompted by criticism from tax practitioners, lawyers and other groups, has reignited debate over policy consistency and digital reforms aimed at documenting the cash economy.
The income tax return form for 2025, released on July 7, had required taxpayers to declare the market value of their assets, as outlined on page 66 of the form. Since then, taxpayers had been submitting returns with the flexibility to either declare the estimated market value of their assets or enter zero in the designated column.
This practice continued even as nearly 2.7 million taxpayers filed their returns under the same arrangement. However, internal analysis by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) revealed a widespread reluctance to voluntarily declare market values.
In response, the FBR introduced a technical adjustment to the system, eliminating the option to enter zero and effectively making it mandatory for all filers to disclose a fair estimate of their asset values. This move triggered strong resistance from multiple quarters, highlighting persistent reluctance to support the formal documentation of the country’s largely cash-driven economy.
On Thursday, the FBR issued a strongly worded clarification, urging taxpayers to declare the market value of their assets in good faith. It assured filers that such disclosures would not be used as grounds for additional taxation and that no supplementary documentation would be required for verification, nor would tax notices be issued solely on the basis of declared asset values.
Despite these assurances, the controversy persisted. In response, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formed a high-powered committee led by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar to examine the new column in the IRIS tax return system that required the declaration of estimated fair market value of movable and immovable assets.

The committee was tas­ked with evaluating the implications of the provision for taxpayers and recommending corrective measures to ensure clarity, fairness and administrative feasibility.
On Friday, the committee held consultations with top tax officers to assess the legal aspect of the column.
“The requirement to declare the true market value of assets is firmly embedded in the income tax law,” a senior tax official said, adding that many taxpayers were reluctant to disclose the actual value of their assets, reflecting broader resistance to financial transparency.
Following deliberations, the committee decided to remove the estimated market value column from the 2025 income tax return form on the directives of the prime minister, an FBR announcement said.
The committee included the federal minister for petroleum, the minister of state for finance, the attorney general for Pakistan, the special assistant to the prime minister on coordination, the finance secretary, the FBR chairman and its member customs.
After detailed discussions in its meeting on Friday, the committee recommended that the new column requiring taxpayers to declare estimated fair market values of their assets be withdrawn in the interest of simplifying the filing process.
The recommendation was submitted to the prime minister, who approved it.
According to the statement, in line with the premier’s directives and considering the difficulties faced by taxpayers, the “Estimated Fair Market Value” column has been removed from the income tax return form.
It clarified that the column had been introduced solely for data collection to support the Economic Survey and had no bearing on the assessment of income or tax liability.
The FBR reaffirmed its commitment to facilitating taxpayers and urged all eligible individuals to file their returns accurately and in good faith before the Sept 30, 2025, deadline.
Published in Dawn, September 27th, 2025 complete report is on below link.

According to a report by Japan Times… A source said the Commerce Department was considering a 15% tariff rate for electronics from Japan and the European Union. complete report is on below link.

According to a report by The Guardian… Attorney general says mining magnate is ‘not a foreign investor’ and is ‘not entitled to any benefits under Australia’s free trade and investment agreements’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian mining magnate Clive Palmer has been ordered to pay more than $13m after his claim of being a “foreign investor” was dismissed by an international tribunal after a dispute lasting more than a decade.The intergovernmental permanent court of arbitration rejected Palmer’s claim as it had no jurisdiction over the dispute between a national government and one of its citizens, the attorney general, Michelle Rowland, said on Saturday. Continue reading… complete report is on below link.

According to a report by Business Insider… New York financier Howard Rubin and his personal assistant Jennifer Powers were charged with sex trafficking on Friday afternoon, an indictment shows. complete report is on below link.

According to a report by ABC Australia… Australian wool prices lifted sharply this week for a few reasons, including a shrinking amount of wool being produced. complete report is on below link.

According to a report by Global News… ‘In fiscal year 2026, we’ll grow the number of coffeehouses we operate as we continue to invest in our business,’ a Starbucks Canada spokesperson told Global News. complete report is on below link.

According to a report by The Guardian… The two companies’ preemption of the late-night show left about 25% of TV viewers in the US unable to watch itLocal TV conglomerate Sinclair Broadcast Group and Nexstar Media Group said their ABC-affiliate stations will start airing Jimmy Kimmy Live! again on Friday night, ending their preempting of the show.Sinclair and fellow station owner Nexstar had continued to preempt Kimmel’s late-night talkshow even after ABC had put Kimmel back on air. Continue reading… complete report is on below link.

According to a report by The Guardian… President places new duties on cabinets, vanities and sofas but national-security justification prompts puzzlementDonald Trump has often cited national security when announcing new tariffs. America and its military can not run without steel and computer chips. The nation’s food and drug supply must be protected. But have you considered the security implications of your kitchen sink?Announcing his latest wave of tariffs on goods from overseas – a 50% levy on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, and 30% on upholstered furniture, to be enforced next month – Trump once again cited the top priority of any president. Continue reading… complete report is on below link.

According to a report by Business Insider… Business Insider was at the Ryder Cup on Friday, where some full-body American flags outfits and group costumes instead of the typical golf polo. complete report is on below link.

According to a report by The Guardian… Announcement leaves Nexstar as the only TV station owner still preempting the late-night talkshowLocal TV conglomerate Sinclair Broadcast Group said its ABC-affiliate stations will start airing Jimmy Kimmy Live! again on Friday night, ending its preempting of the show.Sinclair, along with fellow station owner Nexstar Media Group, continued to preempt Kimmel’s late-night talkshow even after ABC had put Kimmel back on air. Continue reading… complete report is on below link.

According to a report by Random News Portal… President Tinubu assured Nigerians that they would soon begin to enjoy the fruits of the reforms and thanked them for their patience and support.
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According to a report by Random News Portal… À Nuuk, capitale du Groenland, la Première ministre danoise Mette Frederiksen a officiellement demandé pardon, mercredi 24 septembre 2025, aux milliers de femmes victimes de la politique de contraception forcée menée dans les années 1960-1980. « Aujourd’hui, il n’y a qu’une seule chose à vous dire : pardon », a déclaré, émue, la cheffe du …
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According to a report by Random News Portal… Antananarivo a vécu une nuit de tension. Le gouvernement malgache a décrété, jeudi 25 septembre 2025, un couvre-feu nocturne après plusieurs heures de protestations violentes contre les délestages électriques et les coupures d’eau persistantes qui paralysent le pays. La police a eu recours à des balles en caoutchouc et à des gaz lacrymogènes pour disperser …
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According to a report by Global News… The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority says 13 per cent more cargo moved through Canada’s biggest port during the first six months of the year than during the same period of 2024.   complete report is on below link.

According to a report by Dawn… Trade negotiators from the United States have told their Indian counterparts that curbing purchases of Russian oil is crucial to reducing India’s tariff rate and sealing a trade deal, two people familiar with the talks told Reuters.
While trade negotiations are on a positive track, a US official said, more work is needed to ensure India addresses US concerns over market access, the trade deficit and purchases of Russian oil.
US President Donald Trump has sought to pressure India, the European Union and members of Nato to curb purchases of Russian oil as a way to cut Moscow’s revenue and hasten an end to the war in Ukraine.
The Trump administration has shown a willingness to use maximum leverage to advance its policy goals, as evidenced by its linking trade negotiations with India to demands that it curb Russian oil purchases.
Trump has expressed growing frustration over the slow progress toward ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, a conflict he pledged to resolve from his first day in office.
The US has already imposed an extra 25 per cent tariff on imports from India to pressure New Delhi to halt its purchases of discounted Russian crude oil, bringing total punitive duties on Indian goods to 50pc and souring trade negotiations between the two democracies.
But Trump has refrained from imposing additional tariffs on Chinese imports over China’s purchases of Russian oil, as his administration navigates a delicate trade truce with Beijing.
India and China are the two largest buyers of Russian oil, which is already subject to numerous US sanctions that have constrained Moscow’s access to global markets.
In response, India has defended its oil imports, emphasising the economic benefits and accusing Western nations of hypocrisy for continuing trade with Russia despite sanctions. complete report is on below link.

According to a report by The Guardian Nigeria… As manufacturers lament multiple checkpoints, B’Odogwu platform glitches Following numerous complaints arising from the four per cent Free-on-Board (FOB) levy on imports by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), manufacturers importing raw materials, machinery, and spare parts under the concessions contained
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According to a report by Global News… Natural gas producers must choose between temporarily shutting in wells, or continuing to drill and paying the cost of transporting the surplus gas away. complete report is on below link.

According to a report by Global News… Treasury Board President Caroline Mulroney and Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy released public accounts that show the province ended the year with a deficit of $1.1 billion. complete report is on below link.

According to a report by The Citizen (South Africa)… Consumer confidence is not doing great in South Africa, while PPI also did not shoot the lights out. complete report is on below link.

According to a report by The Hindu… As a TCM, the bank will execute, clear and settle trades, thereby boosting liquidity and efficiency in India’s bullion market complete report is on below link.

According to a report by Global News… The new Section 232 tariffs also include a 50 per cent rate on imported kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities and 30 per cent on upholstered furniture. complete report is on below link.

According to a report by The Hindu… The incentives were approved at the 6th meeting of the standardisation committee of the larger Joint Bipartite Committee for the Coal Industry complete report is on below link.

According to a report by Random News Portal… À la tribune de la 80e Assemblée générale des Nations unies, le président du Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a livré un plaidoyer en faveur de l’Afrique et tout particulièrement les Etats du Sahel, région meurtrie par l’insécurité.  Se présentant comme le symbole d’une transition pacifique réussie, le chef de l’État gabonais, Brice Clotaire Oligui …
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According to a report by Global News… Canada’s GDP increased more than expected in July, according to Statistics Canada, and after the second quarter of the year fell 1.6 per cent compared with a year ago. complete report is on below link.

According to a report by Global News… CUPW announced their members would be going on strike with immediate effect, adding that the “future of the post office is on the line.” complete report is on below link.

According to a report by The Guardian… Watchdog ‘deeply concerned’ that firms have ramped up petrol and diesel prices at expense of consumersBusiness live – latest newsRetailers have been accused of overcharging motorists at the pump by the UK’s competition watchdog, which is “deeply concerned” at signs that companies have ramped up profits at the expense of consumers.The latest Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) monitoring report found that from the end of May to the end of August the average cost of petrol climbed 1.9p a litre to 133.9p, and diesel rose 3.5p to 141.9p. Continue reading… complete report is on below link.

According to a report by The Independent… The Competition and Markets Authority found supermarkets’ fuel margins ranged from 8.0-9.1% in the three months to the end of June. complete report is on below link.

According to a report by Rappler… It’s the latest upheaval for global businesses already struggling with snarled supply chains, soaring costs and consumer uncertainty caused by Donald Trump’s trade war complete report is on below link.

According to a report by The Citizen (South Africa)… To date, the programme has invested more than R10.7 million, reaching more than 220 SMMEs nationwide. complete report is on below link.

According to a report by The Guardian… Plant in Beckton has run only five times and has been beset by multiple problems since it was builtLondon’s desalination plant has cost more than half a billion pounds since 2010 and has run only five times, delivering 7.2bn litres of drinking water, roughly seven days of London’s typical daily demand. Now Thames Water is planning a new £500m project to tackle drought in the capital.The Thames Gateway desalination plant at Beckton, built for £270m and now largely mothballed, has racked up an estimated £200m in debt interest, about £45m in idle upkeep and about £3m in operating costs, according to Thames Water figures. That puts the lifetime bill at about £518m, or about 7p for every litre the plant has ever produced, which is 28 times more than customers usually pay for their water. Continue reading… complete report is on below link.

According to a report by The Hindu… The country currently has a student population of 418 million. Some 90% of youth in the country have access to smartphones, but only 9% own a PC, a device critical for deeper learning, creation and collaboration complete report is on below link.

According to a report by Business Insider… Behind Kim Stolz’s journey from MTV VJ to climbing the ranks of Wall Street, where she advises the ultrawealthy. complete report is on below link.

According to a report by The Citizen (South Africa)… It’s bad, yes, but the World Bank focuses only on vessel turnaround times, say industry analysts and associations. complete report is on below link.

According to a report by The Guardian… MGX, chaired by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will take 15% stake, with social media firm valued at $14bnTrump signs executive order to transfer TikTok to US ownersThe Abu Dhabi royal family is to take a stake in TikTok’s US business, as Donald Trump signed an executive order brokering a deal valuing the social media company at $14bn (£10.5bn).MGX, a fund chaired by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will take a 15% stake and gain a board seat when TikTok US is spun out. Continue reading… complete report is on below link.

According to a report by The Citizen (South Africa)… Sakeliga confirms it has alerted the US Embassy, as well as trade representatives from other countries, about the case. complete report is on below link.

According to a report by The Independent… The South West Water owner said it expects earnings to increase by 60% year-on-year. complete report is on below link.

According to a report by The Hindu… A Foundation Fellowship is the highest honour conferred by Somerville College for philanthropy complete report is on below link.

According to a report by Rappler… The Philippine Tax Whiz explains the implications of Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Legarda Leviste’s proposal to reduce VAT from 12% to 10% complete report is on below link.

According to a report by Zawya… The initiative will be launched in Q3 2028 complete report is on below link.

According to a report by The Guardian… CSL initially lost $3bn in market value on the news but has pared its losses to $1bn, a 1.9% fall in its share price. Follow the latest updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastParents need boost to lift flagging vaccination rateParents need practical strategies such as easier access to appointments and bulk-billing to help reverse a concerning decline in childhood vaccination rates, research has found.The top barriers were mostly around ability to get appointments easily, being able to prioritise their child’s vaccination over all of the other things that they have to get done, the cost of getting their child vaccinated.We now know that that will be on the 20th of October. The point here is that they had spoken a number of times by phone. The relationship is conducted at many, many levels. It is going well.We’ve got the lowest tariff rate. Aukus is happening at a pace. And so we’re really confident … about the progress of our relationship with the US. Continue reading… complete report is on below link.

According to a report by Vanguard… By Peter Egwuatu Femi Otedola, a significant shareholder and chairman of First HoldCo Plc, has increased his stake in the company with the acquisition of additional 64,878,668 million shares valued at N2,011,238,708. FBN Holdings disclosed the acquisition in two separate documents as required by the post listing requirement of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). According to […]
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According to a report by The Hindu… The top court rejected the objections raised by the ex-promoters and certain creditors of BPSL complete report is on below link.

According to a report by Vanguard… By Yinka Kolawole, with agency report The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has introduced a framework to guide pension fund administrators (PFAs) on engagement in securities lending and repurchase transactions (repos). Securities lending is a  transaction where securities are temporarily transferred from a lender to a borrower, typically in exchange for a fee or collateral, while Repos are the […]
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According to a report by Vanguard… Up 278% from $5.27bn in Q1’25 By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria has attracted $19.92 billion worth of investment signals in the second quarter of 2025 (Q2’25), indicating a sharp increase of 277.9 percent compared to $5.27 billion recorded in the previous quarter (Q1’25), which brings the total value of investment signals to $25.19 billion in the first half […]
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According to a report by Japan Times… Japan’s largest mobile payment platform decided on South Korea because it is the most popular country for people in Japan to visit. complete report is on below link.

According to a report by The Guardian… CSL initially lost $3bn in market value on the news but has pared its losses to $1bn, a 1.9% fall in its share price. Follow the latest updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastParents need boost to lift flagging vaccination rateParents need practical strategies such as easier access to appointments and bulk-billing to help reverse a concerning decline in childhood vaccination rates, research has found.The top barriers were mostly around ability to get appointments easily, being able to prioritise their child’s vaccination over all of the other things that they have to get done, the cost of getting their child vaccinated.We now know that that will be on the 20th of October. The point here is that they had spoken a number of times by phone. The relationship is conducted at many, many levels. It is going well.We’ve got the lowest tariff rate. Aukus is happening at a pace. And so we’re really confident … about the progress of our relationship with the US. Continue reading… complete report is on below link.

According to a report by Zawya… The agreements spanned advanced industries, smart vehicles, energy solutions, medical devices, equipment, and mineral resources complete report is on below link.

According to a report by ABC Australia… Even without Trump’s tariffs, Australian farmers and exporters of agricultural produce are already losing out on an estimated $4 billion of annual export trade each year. complete report is on below link.

According to a report by The Guardian… In a press conference, Mark Butler says government doing ‘everything’ it can to protect the pharmaceutical benefits scheme. Follow the latest updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastParents need boost to lift flagging vaccination rateParents need practical strategies such as easier access to appointments and bulk-billing to help reverse a concerning decline in childhood vaccination rates, research has found.The top barriers were mostly around ability to get appointments easily, being able to prioritise their child’s vaccination over all of the other things that they have to get done, the cost of getting their child vaccinated.We now know that that will be on the 20th of October. The point here is that they had spoken a number of times by phone. The relationship is conducted at many, many levels. It is going well.We’ve got the lowest tariff rate. Aukus is happening at a pace. And so we’re really confident … about the progress of our relationship with the US. Continue reading… complete report is on below link.

According to a report by The Hindu… complete report is on below link.

According to a report by The Guardian… In a statement, the opposition says it will help the government to protect Australia’s pharmaceutical sector. Follow the latest updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastParents need boost to lift flagging vaccination rateParents need practical strategies such as easier access to appointments and bulk-billing to help reverse a concerning decline in childhood vaccination rates, research has found.The top barriers were mostly around ability to get appointments easily, being able to prioritise their child’s vaccination over all of the other things that they have to get done, the cost of getting their child vaccinated.We now know that that will be on the 20th of October. The point here is that they had spoken a number of times by phone. The relationship is conducted at many, many levels. It is going well.We’ve got the lowest tariff rate. Aukus is happening at a pace. And so we’re really confident … about the progress of our relationship with the US. Continue reading… complete report is on below link.

According to a report by Zawya… Star Paper Mills has also secured an additional 32,000 sq m plot adjacent to the primary site for potential future expansion complete report is on below link.

According to a report by Japan Times… Chinese manufacturers have also gotten better at making factory robots, thanks to a government push. complete report is on below link.

According to a report by Japan Times… The investment in two U.S. Steel plants forms part of the Japanese company’s $11 billion commitment to the American steelmaker. complete report is on below link.

According to a report by Dawn… ISLAMABAD: Foreign assistance inflows to Pakistan almost doubled to $1.377 billion in the first two months (July-August) of the current fiscal year, mainly because of an ongoing umbrella of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
This helped the government to start the new fiscal year on a healthy note, unlike last year’s lacklustre beginning in the absence of IMF support.
The total inflows, both loans and grants, in the first two months of the current fiscal year amounted to $1.377bn when compared to $714m last year, showing an increase of 93pc. Inflows in August alone amounted to $680m, almost 152pc higher than last year’s $270m in the same month. In July this year, a total of $698m loans and grants flowed into the country compared to $444m in the same month last year, representing a 57pc increase.
The $1.345bn in foreign loans and $33m in grants in the first two months of the fiscal year flowing into the country were about 103pc higher and 31pc lower than last year’s $662m loans and $43m grants, respectively, as finalisation of the Extended Fund Facility with the IMF was taking time and later materialized after the budget approval.

Boost from IMF support helps Pakistan secure $1.345bn in loans and $33m in grants

The target for total foreign inflows for the current year has been set at $19.9bn compared to $19.4bn last year.
In July-August 2023, Pakistan was able to materialise more than $3.2bn mainly due to signing of the 9-month Stand-By Agreement (SBA) with the IMF. As a result, Pakistan received a major injection of $2bn in time deposits from Saudi Arabia. In fact, total inflows in July 2023 amounted to $5.1bn, which also included $1.2bn from the IMF and an$1bn from the UAE.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs on Thursday said that it had received a total of $1.377bn in foreign inflows in the first two months of FY26 compared to $714m in the same period last year.
The EAD said that out of $1.377bn inflows, the 465.4bn were received for project financing compared to $441m in first two months of last year, showing a nominal increase of almost 6pc. The non-project loans amounted to $912m in two months compared to $272m last year, showing a massive growth of almost 235pc.
This meant about $680m loans were received in two months for budget support compared to just $272m in the same period last year, showing an about 150pc increase in inflows for budget financing. This is despite the fact that the annual target for budget support this year was set at $13.5bn compared to $15bn last year.

The authorities were also able to materialise $200m against the Saudi oil facility in the first two months, at a rate of $100m each month, for the fiscal year, against an annual target of $1bn.
Against a full-year target of $5bn from multilaterals (excluding IMF), Pakistan got $780m in two months from multilateral lenders against $293m of the same period last year, when the annual target was $4.5bn.
Total inflows from bilateral lenders (excluding three strategic and friendly countries) in the first two months of the year totalled $232m, against an annual target of $1.36bn. This was 43pc higher than the $162m recorded in the same period last year, when the full-year target was $523m.
Total inflows from bilateral and multilateral lenders amounted to $1.013m in two months of this year against the annual target of $6.4bn. Last year, the government secured $456m from bilateral and multilateral sources against the annual target of $5.05bn.
Inflows from overseas Pakistanis increased to $365m in the first two months of the current year in the shape of Naya Pakistan Certificates, up from $259m last year. The government has estimated a total of $609m through these certificates during the current year.
The full year $19.9bn target for the current fiscal year includes $6.4bn from both multilateral and bilateral lenders, including $5.05bn from multilaterals and $1.36bn from bilateral lenders, $400m in international bonds, $3.1bn foreign commercial loans, $5bn time deposit from Saudi Arabia and $4bn SAFE deposit from China.
Published in Dawn, September 26th, 2025 complete report is on below link.

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