Articles for Local Business

Making education accessible for all
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Making education accessible for all

The Independent  

Global Banking School was established in 2010 by Dr Vishwajeet Rana. It is now part of the Global Education Group, which has a presence in 12 countries and over 60,000 students across its portfolio of higher education institutions. It works in partnership with leading UK universities to deliver the highest quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across business and management, accounting …

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Character entertainment firm Graphic India hopes to create India’s Marvel moment with local superheroes
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Character entertainment firm Graphic India hopes to create India’s Marvel moment with local superheroes

Live Mint  

Graphic India, a character entertainment company known for titles such as The Legend of Hanuman and Baahubali: Crown of Blood, is banking on featuring local superheroes in animation, comics, gaming and live action films to take them global and create a Marvel-like moment in India. By creating intellectual properties that can transcend geographical boundaries, the creative potential of the unique …

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Now another picturesque Norfolk village bans people from buying holiday homes in their tightknit community - as seaside towns across Britain plan 'draconian' new rules to prevent their towns being swa
1 year, 2 months ago

Now another picturesque Norfolk village bans people from buying holiday homes in their tightknit community - as seaside towns across Britain plan 'draconian' new rules to prevent their towns being swa

Daily Mail  

Another picturesque coastal community has imposed a ban on second homes and holiday lets to prevent the area from being swamped with outsiders. But David Howell, 51, a shop assistant in Gun Hill Clothing shop on the high street who was born and raised in Burnham Market, said: 'I do not think second homes should be barred because they're bringing …

Holiday Wales London Homes Local Business Properties Tax
Taicang, where beer, culture, business come together
1 year, 2 months ago

Taicang, where beer, culture, business come together

China Daily  

Taicang, a county-level city in East China’s Jiangsu province, is often pictured by people as a serene but prosperous town within one hour’s driving distance from Shanghai. To feel its quaint ambience, a group of expats from six countries congregated in the city from Sept 25 to 26 to explore the local culture and business environment, as well as savoring …

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Americas business owners stare down punishing World Cup timings
1 year, 5 months ago

Americas business owners stare down punishing World Cup timings

Al Jazeera  

Many matches during the women’s tournament in Australia and New Zealand will fall during overnight hours in the Americas. “Notwithstanding the time difference, local soccer fans are expected to watch the 2023 Women’s World Cup tournament regardless of the hour,” council member Kenyan McDuffie said upon introducing the legislation. “We’ll be open for all USA games and for any games …

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Qingdao improves business environment
1 year, 10 months ago

Qingdao improves business environment

China Daily  

Qingdao, Shandong province The eastern coastal city of Qingdao in Shandong province has put improving the business environment as one of its top priorities to increase urban competitiveness and boost regional high-quality development. This year, the city continues to uphold the highest and best standards, fully implement all measures to improve the business environment, and make it a new driving …

Environment Business Business Environment Qingdao
Flipkart grocery business expands presence from 9 to 1,800+ towns in 1.5 years
2 years, 1 month ago

Flipkart grocery business expands presence from 9 to 1,800+ towns in 1.5 years

Hindustan Times  

One of the most important businesses for e-commerce giant Flipkart is its grocery business, which has grown from being a nine-city business to one with a presence across 1,800 towns over the past one and a half years. Over the last year and a half, the grocery wing of Flipkart has ramped up its facilities to about 23 fulfillment centers, …

Business Local Grocery Flipkart
Bee business abuzz in Gaoqing county
2 years, 4 months ago

Bee business abuzz in Gaoqing county

China Daily  

Products from a local bee farm in Gaoqing county – administered by Zibo city in East China's Shandong province – are now attracting swarms of customers. Cheng Yuxi was named the best beekeeper in Zibo by the Zibo Bee Products Association in December 2021. Their native bee and honey gathering techniques were listed as an intangible cultural heritage item by …

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ROK official relishes rewarding time in Wuhan
2 years, 7 months ago

ROK official relishes rewarding time in Wuhan

China Daily  

After enjoying a plate of his beloved soup dumplings fresh from the steamer, Lee Jong-hyeok, head of the Cheongju City Representative Office of the Republic of Korea in Wuhan, took a leisurely walk through the park near his apartment to reach his office. "In October 2000, we established sister-city relations with Wuhan," says Lee, adding that Tottori prefecture in western …

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UCLA’s new NIL initiative aims to connect athletes directly with local businesses
2 years, 8 months ago

UCLA’s new NIL initiative aims to connect athletes directly with local businesses

LA Times  

UCLA runner Shae Anderson says she is excited about the Bruins’ new portal that will connect athletes with businesses interested in reaching name, image and likeness agreements. School athletic officials will announce Thursday afternoon a new venture called Westwood Exchange that’s designed to enhance Bruins athletes’ ability to secure name, image and likeness deals. Westwood Exchange will allow businesses, donors, …

Athletes Local Business Bruins Deals Nil Ucla Initiative Aims
Succulent plants create new income for villagers
2 years, 10 months ago

Succulent plants create new income for villagers

China Daily  

Wang Lisheng, a 32-year-old retired soldier in Zhengzhuang subdistrict, Caoxian county, Heze, Shandong province, has accumulated his wealth through succulent plants. Wang Lisheng displays a succulent plant at a planting base in Heze. In recent years, customers have been more and more interested in succulent plants, which have small, soft, and cute appearances and are easy to care for. He …

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Ireland Woman Bombarded With 4,500 Calls After Number Gets Mistaken for Helpline
3 years ago

Ireland Woman Bombarded With 4,500 Calls After Number Gets Mistaken for Helpline

News 18  

A woman was left puzzled after being bombarded with around 4,500 calls on her landline number in a strange incident in Northern Ireland. Reportedly, the woman Helen McMahon started receiving loads of calls on her business landline number which she uses for her first aid training camp purpose. Due to the similarity of Helen’s business number to that of the …

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Turkish delight for inventive man in Fuzhou
3 years, 6 months ago

Turkish delight for inventive man in Fuzhou

China Daily  

Alaaddin Colak serves free meals to staff members at a community service center, in Fuzhou, Fujian province, in February. Owner of diner serves up a recipe for success with humor and good deeds Alaaddin Colak, a 46-year-old Turkish businessman who has lived in Fujian province's capital city Fuzhou for more than 26 years, was already a local celebrity known for …

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No place like homestay as rustic approach pays off
4 years, 3 months ago

No place like homestay as rustic approach pays off

China Daily  

Shuikou village of Zhejiang province has been a favorite destination of urban travelers to the Yangtze River Delta region, with its fresh food, greenery and outdoor activities. "Our 18 guest rooms were fully booked over the past few weeks, and we've received bookings up to November," says Zheng, in her 50s, who runs Ziming Mountain Villa in Shuikou village, East …

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