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Chicken Salad Chick Celebrates The Brands 300th Opening In Melbourne, FL

Fast casual concept to commemorate milestone opening on May 7, offering free chicken salad for a year...

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Samsung and LG’s Automotive Electronics Divisions Surge, Rivaling Traditional Consumer Units

SEOUL, May 5 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are seeing robust growth in their automotive ele...

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DWP benefits you can no longer claim after reaching State Pension age

Upon reaching the State Pension age, individuals face several changes regarding their eligibility for benefits...

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Experts see hopeful signs as Mark Carney prepares to talk trade with Trump

Prime Minister Mark Carney will be watched closely by Canadians infuriated by Donald Trump — and by an anxious busines...

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ALDI Opens New Tampa Store

This latest store opening brings ALDI one step closer to achieving its goal of opening 800 stores nationwide by the end ...

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US Fed expected to pause rate cuts again, await clarity on tariffs

WASHINGTON, United States – The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to extend a recent pause in rate cuts this week ...

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Sri Lanka’s economy at a crossroads: Fiscal improvement amid trade and demand woes

Sri Lanka’s fiscal health showed signs of improvement in early 2025, with the budget deficit narrowing to Rs. 86.6 bil...

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Smart credit card usage: 6 costly mistakes to avoid

A credit card can be valuable in building a credit profile, managing cash flow, earning rewards; however, common mistake...

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Sri Lanka’s scenic South Coast emerging as a hotspot for digital nomads

WORX Co-Working leading the charge As remote work continues to reshape global work culture, Sri Lanka’s scenic South C...

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Belluna Lanka: A silent force behind Sri Lanka’s growth story

For over a decade, Belluna Lanka—the Sri Lankan arm of Japan’s Belluna Co. Ltd. (a Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed giant...

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Ceylon Energy makes mark at Dubai Energy Expo

Ceylon Energy showcased Sri Lanka’s growing capabilities in sustainable energy solutions at the Middle East Energy Exh...

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People’s Bank submits 2024 Annual Report to Finance Ministry

People’s Bank Chairman Prof. Narada Fernando presented the People’s Bank’s Annual Report for the year 2024 to Depu...

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Krimiraja Ayurveda calls for govt support to sustain traditional medicine industry

MD Liveris Amaratunga & Sons, the renowned Sri Lankan Ayurvedic company behind the Krimiraja brand, celebrates 75 years ...

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Sterling Engineering named Sri Lanka’s top solar service provider

Sterling Engineering (Pvt) Ltd has been awarded Best Premium Solar Service Provider in Sri Lanka at the 2025 Global Busi...

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ComBank opens representative office in Dubai Financial Centre

Positioning it in a global financial hub The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has expanded its global presence by opening a Rep...

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Siyapatha Finance introduces tailored loan solutions to support financial growth

In response to evolving economic challenges and changing consumer needs, Siyapatha Finance PLC has launched a suite of i...

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ANC Education hosts Global Automotive Business Simulation in Sri Lanka

The Island Business | [Date] ANC Education, a leading higher education provider in Sri Lanka, recently hosted the Northw...

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The family-run butchery that understands the simple secrets to success

Joshua Horwitz has a refreshingly honest perspective on what it takes to be successful in business....

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CBN returns to profit in 2024 amid strengthened reserves, strategic reforms

By Seun Ibiyemi The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has posted a strong financial performance for 2024, marking a signific...

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FG meets GenCos to clear N4trn debt, avert power sector collapse

...As GenCos raise alarm over liquidity crisis ...Nigerians demand full probe as $2.96bn scandal rocks NNPCL By Seun Ibi...

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IndusInd Bank fiasco: How greedy market ignored the red flags for years

Concerns were raised about IndusInd Bank’s alleged lending and risk-management practices, as well as its disclosures. ...

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Territorial premiers say internal trade talks should consider northern context

The premiers of Canada's three territories say the county's push to remove internal trade barriers needs to consider the...

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Donald Trump Says He’s Pursuing 100% Tariffs On Movies Produced Outside U.S., Calling Runaway Production “A National Security Threat”

Donald Trump said that he is ordering the U.S. Trade Representative and the Commerce Department to begin the process to ...

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Fewer borrowers falling behind on loan repayments, says Westpac

Bank chief Anthony Miller says the RBA’s rate cut has provided relief to customers, as it posted $3.3 billion in first...

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Arizona Governor Shoots Down Plans for State Bitcoin Reserve

Arizona’s governor has vetoed legislation that would have let the state invest in cryptocurrency. “The Arizona State...

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OPEC+ to further speed up oil output hikes, sources say

OPEC+ will accelerate oil output hikes and could bring back to the market as much as 2.2 million barrels per day by Nove...

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Westpac profit ticks lower, warns on global volatility

Westpac CEO Anthony Miller says Australia is well-positioned to weather storms in the world economy and he's looking for...

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Colombia's wind farms bring promise and pain for indigenous group

The South American country is turning to wind power, but some local people are unhappy....

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Bank of mum and dad 'helps half of first-time buyers'

An average of £55,572 was given in loans and gifts by members of the family, estimates show....

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Squatter Syndrome: How The Inefficiencies Of Our Legal System Are Making A Mockery Of Our Immigration Laws

Squatter Syndrome: How The Inefficiencies Of Our Legal System Are Making A Mockery Of Our Immigration Laws Authored by J...

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The life of Laura (Part 2)

Laura found herself deeply engrossed in her relationship with David as they excitedly planned their future together. Eve...

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Hidden agenda of Nigeria’s Diaspora men

Many Nigerian women overseas are having legal battles with their husbands. When the Spiritual Director of Zion Ministrie...

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The Kingsbury, Colombo Appoints Nandana Wirasinha as GM

The Kingsbury announced on Friday the appointment of Nandana Wirasinha as its new General Manager. This pivotal appointm...

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ComBank launches timely vehicle leasing promotion

As new vehicles begin arriving in the country after a lapse of several years, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announce...

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Sri Lankan F&B Exporters Participate in Toronto trade show

More than 15 Sri Lankan food and beverage export companies participated in the SIAL Canada 2025 trade show held at Enerc...

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Baurs marks a historic milestone in corporate Sri Lanka with its 1000th board meeting

A. Baur & Co. (Pvt.) Ltd, also widely known as Baurs, a leading and pioneering corporate with diversified business inter...

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Amana Life policyholders enjoy 19 percent return on their Gold Investment Fund

As global gold prices soar and investors worldwide turn to gold as a trusted store of value, Amana Life Insurance stands...

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Digital powerhouse Uber now accepts cash for fares

Taxi app giant Uber said trials showed some people preferred paying in cash or did not have a bank card....

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Trump administration plans to cut thousands of employees at spy agencies

Sources familiar with the situation said the downsizing would cut about 1,000 to 1,200 employees at the Central Intellig...

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Zelensky's Truce Refusal Poses Direct Threat To Visiting Leaders For Victory Day: Kremlin

Zelensky's Truce Refusal Poses Direct Threat To Visiting Leaders For Victory Day: Kremlin Ukraine's President Zelensky h...

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How a Chinese robotics firm maintains the country’s high-voltage power lines

Crownpower’s robots are taking over the potentially deadly work of safety inspection and maintenance of high-voltage p...

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‘Ireland can be a 14 or 15-medal nation’ – Olympics chief Peter Sherrard on the joys of Paris 2024 and his ambitions for Los Angeles 2028

For eight years Peter Sherrard has led the Olympic movement here through a transformation that has played out quietly si...

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$10.4 billion test looms for ‘safe haven’ Australian banks

The big four banks have gained a reputation as a relatively safe investment in volatile times. This idea faces a litmus ...

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Fly with a smile: Brazil airlines cheer Lady Gaga-driven demand

SAO PAULO, May 4 — Brazilian airlines are enjoying a boost as fans from all over the country fly to Rio de Janeiro ahe...

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The Trade War Is Already Hurting Oil Demand

Signs have emerged that the U.S.-China trade war is already hitting oil demand in the shipping and aviation sectors, and...

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‘Labor’s fiscal vandalism’: Millions of drivers to cop hefty price hike

One Australian state will cop a price hike for government services as a cost-of-living cost freeze begins to thaw out....