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BHP and Aurizon ink $1.5bn logistics deal
Australia Mining
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June 16, 2025
BHP and Aurizon, a freight rail transport company, will collaborate to deliver an integrated rail, road, and port logistics solution across the former’s South Australian copper operations over the next 10 years. Under the $1.5 billion partnership...
SM Group chairman donates 930 million won in scholarship funds to Yeoju Institute of Technology
Korea JoungAng Daily
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June 16, 2025
Published: 16 Jun. 2025, 14:10 SM Group's chairman Woo Oh-hyun [SM GROUP] All newly enrolled students of Yeoju Institute of Technology will be granted 1 million won ($732) thanks to donations made by SM Group’s founding chairman Woo Oh-hyun. Yeoju...
Beyond forex: A blueprint for sustainable youth employment in Nigeria
The Cable
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June 16, 2025
BY ADEDOKUN SEYI Nigeria’s youth unemployment—officially measured for those aged 15–24—hovered around 6.8% in 2022, showing a modest decline from earlier highs. In 2023, the national youth unemployment rate fell further to approximately 5.8%,...
ASX closes flat; ASIC to probe market operator
The Sydney Morning Herald
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June 15, 2025
But it was uranium play Paladin Energy that took out the top spot, up more than 15 per cent to $7.28. Among the miners, Rio Tinto advanced 0.7 per cent, BHP added 0.3 per cent. The laggards The financial sector finished the day 0.1 per cent...
Qatar strengthens role as strategic hub in global trade routes
The Peninsula
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June 16, 2025
Doha, Qatar: Qatar is steadily reinforcing its position as a vital logistics and trade hub between East and West, driven by sustained cargo growth, increasing port automation, and its active participation in regional trade agreements. Recent...
How Will the Israel-Iran Conflict Affect the Tanker Market?
The Maritime Executive
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In the early hours of Friday, June 13, Israel launched several waves of airstrikes on Iran, targeting command-and-control centers, ballistic-missile bases and air-defense batteries as well as nuclear installations. The attacks also killed several...
Gov't to take prompt, decisive action in case of excessive market volatility from Middle East tensions
Korea JoungAng Daily
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June 16, 2025
Published: 16 Jun. 2025, 13:09 Korea's stock indexes are monitored on screens at Hana Bank's trading room in central Seoul on June 16. [NEWS1] The government said Monday it will take prompt and decisive action in the case of any excessive market...
Israel-Iran strikes continue & Trump calls for peace; Europe primed for a modestly lower open - Newsquawk Europe Market Open
Zero Hedge
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Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks on each other's major cities, with exchanges of fire continuing into a third day on Sunday, according to multiple media outlets. Israeli drones on Saturday targeted the South Pars Gas Refinery and the Fajr...
Share Market Begins The Week With Gains; Experts Downplay Long-Term Impact of Israel-Iran Conflict
News24
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June 16, 2025
Indian share market opened on a flat note in green on Monday, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel. The Nifty 50 index opened at 24,732.35, marking a modest gain of 13.75 points or 0.06%. On the...
FDF reveals 20% quarterly drop in British exports market amid mounting trade tests
Confectionery Production
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Dover, Kent, England. Trucks queue on the A2 highway to enter the Port of Dover and a cross channel ferry to France. Share this page Latest analysis from the Food and Drink Federation has shown that businesses across its combined sectors have...
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From oil prices to trade routes, how a war between Israel and Iran is worrying for India
Firstpost
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June 16, 2025
The likelihood of an all-out war between Israel and Iran keeps increasing by the hour with world leaders working tirelessly to avoid an all-out conflict in the already volatile region. The conflict has entered Day 4 — it began on Friday (June 13)...
Indian Railways race ahead in car transport with 18-fold surge over a decade
ETInfra.com
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June 16, 2025
Is road transport fast losing share to railways in transportation of newly manufactured cars? The answer is, yes. In the past 11 years, railways have registered an 18-fold increase in transportation of cars - from barely 1.5 per cent of cars...
Aurizon Secures Major Copper Logistics Contracts from BHP: A Strategic Win for Bulk Freight Expansion
Kalkine Media
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June 16, 2025
Highlights Aurizon (AZJ) wins long-term copper logistics contracts with BHP (BHP) New freight terminal at Pimba and strategic infrastructure upgrades Integrated transport cuts 13 million km of truck travel yearly in SA Aurizon (ASX:AZJ) has...
The Broadmoor prepares its East Course for U.S. Senior Open with technology, experience and enthusiasm
The Gazette - Colorado
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Each mornings during the leadup to the U.S. Senior Open, Fred Dickman loads his border collies Blaze and Fly — the geese patrol, he calls them — and sets out to check The East Course at the Broadmoor. They’ll walk a few holes, then ride a few,...
Why the Northwest Arkansas Office Market is Surging (While Others Stall)
Arkansas Business
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June 16, 2025
(Provided by Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners) In a time when office markets across the country are grappling with remote work and rising vacancy rates, Northwest Arkansas (NWA) is standing apart. According to Cushman & Wakefield’s Sage...
'Sectors like innovation, energy, technology offer immense potential': PM Modi on meeting CEOs in Cyprus
The Economic Times
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June 16, 2025
Nicosia [Cyprus]: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (local time) interacted with leading CEOs from both countries, discussing ways to strengthen business ties and promote economic cooperation. He emphasised the potential for cooperation in...
Oil Prices Jump In International Market Amid Mideast Tensions Between Israel & Iran; Brent Climbs 5.5%, Most Gains To Trade Paired $75 A Barrel
Free Press Journal
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June 16, 2025
New Delhi: Oil prices in the international market jumped further on Monday after the Mideast tensions escalated between Israel and Iran.Brent climbed as much as 5.5 per cent before paring most gains to trade around $75 a barrel. Israel launched an...
Kazakhstan's Transport Sector Records Strong Start To 2025
MENAFN
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 16. Kazakhstan's transport sector expanded by 23.1% in the first five months of 2025, according to preliminary data released by the Bureau of National Statistics, Trend reports. The surge was...
Queensland’s US Trade Mission Highlights Olympic Infrastructure and Industry Growth
Kalkine Media
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June 16, 2025
Highlights Queensland Government to lead trade mission to the US ahead of Brisbane 2032 Infrastructure, defence, and biotech sectors to feature in global promotion efforts Olympic preparations expected to drive demand in steel, iron, and mining...
Ghana accelerates efforts to boost Intra-African Trade
Joy FM
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June 16, 2025
Ghana is fast-tracking the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to unlock new opportunities for Ghanaian businesses across Africa by moving beyond commodity-based trade towards value addition for its traditional...