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SME BUSINESS REVIEW @smebusinessreview.bsky.social · 13h

Manhattan’s office sector is enjoying its most notable resurgence in nearly two decades as record leasing activity and renewed corporate commitments revitalize the market.

New York Office Market Rebounds as Leasing and Corporate Investment Pick Up

Manhattan’s office sector is enjoying its most notable resurgence in nearly two decades as record leasing activity and renewed corporate commitments revitalize the market.

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SME BUSINESS REVIEW @smebusinessreview.bsky.social · 21h

Beijing’s long pursuit of control over rare earths now gives it leverage across industries from electric vehicles to defense.

China’s Rare Earths Dominance Gives it Control over Global Industry

Beijing’s long pursuit of control over rare earths now gives it leverage across industries from electric vehicles to defense.

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SME BUSINESS REVIEW @smebusinessreview.bsky.social · 4d

Singapore gains access to hydropower and low-carbon energy from Malaysia, marking a major step in regional clean energy cooperation.

Singapore and Malaysia Forge Historic 3-GW Green Power Alliance

Singapore gains access to hydropower and low-carbon energy from Malaysia, marking a major step in regional clean energy cooperation.

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SME BUSINESS REVIEW @smebusinessreview.bsky.social · 5d

TiVo’s halt of DVR production marks the end of a technology that redefined television viewing and gave audiences control over when and how they experience television.

The End of an Era as TiVo Discontinues its DVRs and Leaves Loyal Users in Limbo

TiVo’s halt of DVR production marks the end of a technology that redefined television viewing and gave audiences control over when and how they experience television.

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SME BUSINESS REVIEW @smebusinessreview.bsky.social · 6d

Flagging grid capacity, colder forecasts, and higher electricity consumption are expected to lift power bills for millions of American households this winter.

U.S. Electricity-Heated Homes to Face 4% Winter Cost Hike as Power Demand Surges

Flagging grid capacity, colder forecasts, and higher electricity consumption are expected to lift power bills for millions of American households this winter.

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SME BUSINESS REVIEW @smebusinessreview.bsky.social · 7d

After decades of decline and migration, Italy’s south is showing real signs of renewal as returning workers and fresh investments reshape its future.

Southern Italy Finds its Second Wind as Workers Return Home

After decades of decline and migration, Italy’s south is showing real signs of renewal as returning workers and fresh investments reshape its future.

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SME BUSINESS REVIEW @smebusinessreview.bsky.social · 8d

The acclaimed financial journalist cautions that speculation, growing debt, and deregulation are creating market conditions reminiscent of those that triggered the Great Depression.

Wall Street Today Echoes 1929, Warns Andrew Ross Sorkin

The acclaimed financial journalist cautions that speculation, growing debt, and deregulation are creating market conditions reminiscent of those that triggered the Great Depression.

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SME BUSINESS REVIEW @smebusinessreview.bsky.social · 11d

Washington steps in with direct currency purchases signaling a shift in international financial diplomacy and regional economic priorities.

U.S. Acts to Shore Up Argentine Peso in Tumultuous Economy

Washington steps in with direct currency purchases signaling a shift in international financial diplomacy and regional economic priorities.

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SME BUSINESS REVIEW @smebusinessreview.bsky.social · 12d

The national initiative aims to equip 40,000 small business owners with AI skills and tools to drive growth and innovation across Main Street America.

U.S. Chamber, U.S. Chamber Foundation, and Google Launch ‘Small Business B(AI)sics’ Program to Train 40,000 Entrepreneurs

The national initiative aims to equip 40,000 small business owners with AI skills and tools to drive growth and innovation across Main Street America.

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SME BUSINESS REVIEW @smebusinessreview.bsky.social · 13d

AstraZeneca’s Bax24 Phase III trial demonstrates sustained blood pressure control and a favorable safety profile in patients with treatment-resistant hypertension.

Baxdrostat Breakthrough Offers New Hope for Resistant Hypertension

AstraZeneca’s Bax24 Phase III trial demonstrates sustained blood pressure control and a favorable safety profile in patients with treatment-resistant hypertension.

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SME BUSINESS REVIEW @smebusinessreview.bsky.social · 14d

Soon after the DOT directive to stop subsidies, Skywest Airlines and Alaska Airlines said they would continue operating reliable flights as scheduled while the federal government works to resolve the shutdown.

U.S. Rural Air Service Subsidy Set to Lapse Amid Shutdown, But Airlines Continue Flights to Underserved Destinations

Soon after the DOT directive to stop subsidies, Skywest Airlines and Alaska Airlines said they would continue operating reliable flights as scheduled while the federal government works to resolve the ...

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SME BUSINESS REVIEW @smebusinessreview.bsky.social · 15d

The company is looking to cut debt and protect its fragrance stronghold as shifting consumer trends expose weaknesses in its cosmetics portfolio.

Coty Weighs Options for Makeup Division as Market Challenges Mount

The company is looking to cut debt and protect its fragrance stronghold as shifting consumer trends expose weaknesses in its cosmetics portfolio.

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SME BUSINESS REVIEW @smebusinessreview.bsky.social · 18d

Small business owners are grappling with a slowdown in funding as federal agencies remain closed, leaving day-to-day operations uncertain.

Government Shutdown Stalls Small Business Lending

Small business owners are grappling with a slowdown in funding as federal agencies remain closed, leaving day-to-day operations uncertain.

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SME BUSINESS REVIEW @smebusinessreview.bsky.social · 19d

The upcoming operation highlights growing cooperation in orbit as allied nations respond to increasing threats from China and Russia.

France and United States Plan Second Joint Military Satellite Mission

The upcoming operation highlights growing cooperation in orbit as allied nations respond to increasing threats from China and Russia.

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SME BUSINESS REVIEW @smebusinessreview.bsky.social · 20d

Industry analysts warn the move could signal broader consolidation and narrower choices for members in rural areas.

UnitedHealth Scales Back Medicare Advantage Plans in 16 Counties Amid Rising Program Costs and Funding Cuts

Industry analysts warn the move could signal broader consolidation and narrower choices for members in rural areas.

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SME BUSINESS REVIEW @smebusinessreview.bsky.social · 21d

The launch of the Japanese-sponsored study into the central bank digital currency for PNG took place earlier this year, where BPNG Governor batted for the country’s robust digitalization drive.

Bank of Papua New Guinea Draws on Japanese Tech Support to Develop Digital Currency

The launch of the Japanese-sponsored study into the central bank digital currency for PNG took place earlier this year, where BPNG Governor batted for the country’s robust digitalization drive.

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SME BUSINESS REVIEW @smebusinessreview.bsky.social · 22d

In the BFSI segment, small and community banks are leading by example to support SMEs, while several Fintechs have also realized the potential of small businesses.

How Small Banks Help American SMEs Grow

In the BFSI segment, small and community banks are leading by example to support SMEs, while several Fintechs have also realized the potential of small businesses.

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SME BUSINESS REVIEW @smebusinessreview.bsky.social · 25d

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has issued drastic measures to tighten standards around online financial content and digital advertising, as it seeks to curb misleading practices that could harm consumers.

Singapore Tightens Digital Financial Advertising Rules Amid APAC Marketing Boom

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has issued drastic measures to tighten standards around online financial content and digital advertising, as it seeks to curb misleading practices that could harm c...

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SME BUSINESS REVIEW @smebusinessreview.bsky.social · 26d

Shifts in nitrogen, phosphate, and potash consumption highlight how farmers respond to rising costs, supply disruptions, and changing market conditions.

US Fertilizer Use Peaked Pre-Recession, Fell During 2021 Supply and Cost Shocks, USDA Reports

Shifts in nitrogen, phosphate, and potash consumption highlight how farmers respond to rising costs, supply disruptions, and changing market conditions.

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SME BUSINESS REVIEW @smebusinessreview.bsky.social · 27d

Alongside trade engagements with JETRO, Gov. Whitmer led an investment mission to Singapore, the first official visit of its kind by a Michigan governor to the city-state.

Michigan Courts Japanese Investment as JETRO Supports Whitmer’s Trade Mission

Alongside trade engagements with JETRO, Gov. Whitmer led an investment mission to Singapore, the first official visit of its kind by a Michigan governor to the city-state.

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SME BUSINESS REVIEW @smebusinessreview.bsky.social · 28d

The EU’s backing of Geographical Indication helps smaller Asian nations safeguard traditional foods, crafts, and heritage products, while opening opportunities in global markets.

EU Backs Geographical Indication to Protect Locally Made Heritage Products in Smaller Asian Nations

The EU’s backing of Geographical Indication helps smaller Asian nations safeguard traditional foods, crafts, and heritage products, while opening opportunities in global markets.

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SME BUSINESS REVIEW @smebusinessreview.bsky.social · 29d

Individual redevelopment of abandoned towns has rekindled hope in Spain’s hinterland, but structural measures are more impactful to help small-time entrepreneurs move to depopulated villages.

Spain Bets on Bold Ideas to Bring Business Back to the Countryside

There are efforts at the government level, as authorities in some regions offer grants, subsidies and tax deductions to incentivize people to move there.

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SME BUSINESS REVIEW @smebusinessreview.bsky.social · Sep 19

Record air traffic growth highlights how airlines leverage data to plan schedules, manage operations, and shape commercial strategy.

Airlines Channel Post-Pandemic Gains into Data Analytics Integration to Optimize Operations and Revenue

Record air traffic growth highlights how airlines leverage data to plan schedules, manage operations, and shape commercial strategy.

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SME BUSINESS REVIEW @smebusinessreview.bsky.social · Sep 18

Jaguar Land Rover’s prolonged shutdown after a cyber-attack exposes how social engineering and credential theft can disrupt manufacturing worldwide, impacting operations, jobs, and supply chains.

Cyber Attack at JLR’s UK Factories a Wake-Up Call for the Global Manufacturing Sector

Jaguar Land Rover’s prolonged shutdown after a cyber-attack exposes how social engineering and credential theft can disrupt manufacturing worldwide, impacting operations, jobs, and supply chains.

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SME BUSINESS REVIEW @smebusinessreview.bsky.social · Sep 17

Singapore has efficiently developed IoT-powered smart grids, minimized wastage of energy and use of connected water systems that can detect leaks in real time.

South-East Asia Leads AI-Driven Smart City Development, Peers Follow Suit

Singapore has efficiently developed IoT-powered smart grids, minimized wastage of energy and use of connected water systems that can detect leaks in real time.

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