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CubicFarms Announces Resignation of Board Director David Cole

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 17, 2025) - CubicFarm® Systems Corp. (TSXV: CUB) (OTC Pink: CUBXF)...

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After Devastating Wildfires, South Korean Forestry Workers Left Reeling by Paltry Compensation System

UISEONG•YEONGDEOK, South Korea, April 18 (Korea Bizwire) – Forestry workers in North Gyeongsang Province are facing ...

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India may set up nuclear watchdog as private sector set to enter atomic energy space

India is considering establishing a regulatory authority to oversee the nuclear fuel supply chain and waste management, ...

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Peabody Chamber wants insurance burden lifted

Luke ActonPEABODY — The Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce announced its involvement in a campaign to oppose efforts fro...

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PARTLY FACETIOUS: Nawaz can’t resist turning the page well before others have read till the last line?

“Who did not perform?”“I am not sure what you are referring to! Oh wait did you mean outside Pakistan?”“No wit...

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Advancecon appoints Alicia Chin as new CFO

KUALA LUMPUR: Advancecon Holdings Bhd has appointed Alicia Chin Mei Yoke as its new group chief financial officer. Read ...

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Village of Fredonia residents could see 65% tax hike

The average homeowner could pay an additional $500 in taxes....

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Sol Azteca Mexican Kitchen Opening Second Site in South Chandler

Co-owner Violeta Cortez says the company hopes to open this location in about three or four months...

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Fixing power sector before it sinks the economy

Pakistan’s power sector has transformed from an essential utility into a systemic liability. Instead of powering growt...

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Forex reserves fall $91m

KARACHI: Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves declined by $91 million during the last week due to external debt se...

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IMF expects no global recession

WASHINGTON: Rising trade tensions and sweeping shifts in the global trading system will trigger downward revisions of th...

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‘Banking on Equality’ Policy: SBP praised for taking significant steps to promote women empowerment

ISLAMABAD: The Special Committee on Gender Mainstreaming acknowledged the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for taking signif...

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March C/A posts $1.2bn surplus

KARACHI: Pakistan’s current account posted a record all-time high monthly surplus of $1.2 billion in March 2025, fuele...

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Pharma industry: Sectoral exports witness 52pc surge in a year

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA) has claimed that following the government decisi...

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PC to seek bids to sell PIA next week

ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission Board on Thursday decided to publish fresh EOI for the divestment of PIACL next ...

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Steps being taken to transform country into ‘techno-economy’: Ahsan

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that the government is taking mea...

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ATIR Islamabad orders transfer of tax appeals involving SOEs to ADRC

ISLAMABAD: In a major development in tax litigation, the Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR), Islamabad has ordered...

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Digitization of economy: PM for formation of working group

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the relevant ministries and institutions to fully computer...

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IMC promotes DEI at Pakistan’s first-ever Reverse Career Expo

KARACHI - Indus Motor Company (IMC), in collaboration with the National Aerospace Science & Technology Park (NASTP) and ...

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What Is The Government Support For Startups And MSMEs In India ?

To boost entrepreneurship and strengthen the backbone of India's economy, the government has launched several schemes ta...

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Easter 2025 bank holiday opening hours for B&M, Primark, Dunelm and The Range

You may need to check your local store for the opening times...

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Netflix builds on recent momentum as trade war drags down other tech firms

SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Netflix fared better than analysts anticipated during the first three months of the yea...

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No, Virginia, There is (Technically) No Level 3

This is one of those nerdy topics that doesn’t matter, and yet, can be a source of ongoing debate. At least, I intend ...

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Japanese inflation rises on food prices

Japan's core inflation accelerated in March due to persistent rises in food costs, data showed on Friday, complicating t...

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Reports: CFPB Laying Off 90% of Staff

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is reportedly in the process of laying off 1,500 employees, which will r...

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Julius Berger wins construction award

Julius Berger Nigeria recently emerged as the best construction and infrastructure company of the decade. In a statement...

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Beiersdorf unveils new product

Beiersdorf has officially launched its dermatologist-recommended brand, Eucerin, in Nigeria, reinforcing its commitment ...

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Police arrest cable counterfeiters

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested suspects for allegedly counterfeiting electrical cables during coordinated raids i...

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Buffalo Common Council, acting mayor ponder tough budget choices if the state says no to revenue requests

Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon warns of possible dire consequences: a 30% tax hike or city department job cuts....

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Government land unlocked for new homes in Adelaide’s north

A significant landholding with ties to the former GM Holden factory site has been unlocked for housing to help tackle Ad...

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Galaxy Macau’s Grand Resort Deck opens today, offering summer experiences

Galaxy Macau’s Grand Resort Deck will officially open today, transforming the integrated resort into a premier outdoor...

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Tinubu’s second term campaigners and the rest of us

On Monday, April 13, governors on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) met in Ibadan, the Oyo State capita...

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Sands China celebrates 10th Anniversary of SME program with Open Day

Sands China marked the 10th anniversary of its Local Small, Medium, and Micro Suppliers Support Programme yesterday at T...

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Stakeholders eye fashion industry boom in Nigeria

Stakeholders have predicted a Nigerian fashion industry boom as it gains traction among global investors and designers f...

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Gov’t issues guidelines to regulate food delivery industry

The government has issued new guidelines aimed at the food delivery sector, with a focus on ensuring clear service fee s...

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HDFC Bank's head of human resources on his way out

Vinay Razdan, group head of human resources and chief human resources officer, has been with HDFC Bank since October 201...

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The writing is on the wall for multiplexes. Malls are cutting screens to size

Mall developers are reducing space dedicated to theatres by 30-50% due to declining footfall..The focus shifts to fewer,...

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Global financial institutions make progress in gender balance amid anti-DEI steps: report

Average score rose to 42 this year from 37 in 2024, with commercial banks leading the charge in diversity, equity and in...

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Just Dial, Mastek Q4 Results Today — Earnings Estimates

Just Dial is expected to bring in revenue of Rs 292.3 crore in the January-March quarter....

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Global markets today: Asian stocks open muted over Fed disappointment; Hang Seng down; US stocks rebound

Global markets today: Asian stocks open muted over Fed disappointment; Hang Seng down; US stocks rebound...

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SARs launch ‘GoGBA’ station to boost cross-border business ties

The GoGBA Hong Kong Service Station (Macao) was officially inaugurated yesterday at the China-PSCs Platform Complex. Joi...

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PFC, IREDA mull legal measures against Gensol to safeguard their loan exposure

Power Finance Corp and IREDA are pursuing legal options to protect their ₹977 crore loan exposure to Gensol Engineerin...

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Women entrepreneurs seek more investments in maternal health

Women entrepreneurs and gender advocates have called for greater investment in maternal healthcare and female empowermen...

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Dufil Prima unveils children’s award

Dufil Prima Foods Ltd has unveiled the 17th edition of its Indomie Heroes Award, celebrating exceptional Nigerian childr...

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Enforce building regulations, operators urge govt

Urban planning experts and estate developers have called on the Lagos and Ogun State governments to urgently enforce bui...

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Experts laud Securities Act for digital assets clarity

Experts and policymakers have lauded the Investment and Securities Act 2025, describing it as a significant move that po...

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Nigerian Breweries posts 186% surge in profit

Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced a return to profitability in the first quarter of 2025, reporting a 186 per cent in...

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Israel Allows Largest Ever Group Of Jews To Pray At Al-Aqsa Mosque

Israel Allows Largest Ever Group Of Jews To Pray At Al-Aqsa Mosque Via Middle East EyeIsrael allowed more than 1,000 Jew...

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Should you sell your stocks amid tariffs and market turmoil? Our personal finance experts answer your questions

Readers asked questions about real estate, retirement, being a young investor in this market and more...

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Monetary policy decisions

17 เมษายน 2568 สภาการปกครองในวันนี้ตัดสินใจที่...

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Ramen Tatsu-ya Is Expanding In The Bayou City

The Austin-born ramen restaurant is heading to W Sam Houston Pkwy N....

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'You, sir, are not a change': Party leaders target Carney in English election debate

MONTREAL — Taking part in his first English election debate, Liberal Leader Mark Carney cast himself as a safe pair of...

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Firm inaugurates manufacturing plant in Lagos Free Zone

Guala Closures, a global player in the production of closures for the spirits, wine, water, beer, non-alcoholic beverage...

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NDPHC invests N500bn in transmission infrastructure

The Niger Delta Power Holding Company has disclosed that it has invested over N500bn in transmission infrastructure acro...