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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the National Precious Metals Refinery on 10 October at the Bole Lemi Special Economic Zone in Addis Ababa. The facility was established through a partnership between Ethiopian Investment Holdings and Sam Precious Metals, a Dubai-headquartered company that also operates in Egypt.

Starting an equipment business in 2026 does not require every entrepreneur to begin as a traditional construction equipment dealer. Many successful opportunities come from existing businesses expanding into compact machinery. Compact equipment serves many industries.

Tokyo, Japan – NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS, Inc. (formerly NTT Communications) has released two commercials starring Takako Matsu and Sadawo Abe, to show how physical AI can ease labour shortages and workloads and to help businesses choose corporate smartphones. The two films are the third TV commercial in its “Thinking of People AX” (人を想うAX) series and a web commercial, “Don’t Fail with Corporate Smartphones” (失敗しない法人スマホ).

Hyundai Mobis posted consolidated revenue of 31.8852 trillion won (approximately $23.9 billion) in the first half, of which sales from Hyundai Motor and Kia accounted for 23.7591 trillion won (approximately $17.8 billion), or roughly 74.5%. While overseas revenue reached 55.6% of the total, much of this stems from supplying local affiliates, which is distinct from genuine customer diversification. Following the sale of its lamp business, the company is focusing on electrification, electronics, automotive semiconductors, and robotics while expanding orders from non-affiliated automakers. The after-sales service business, due to its high profitability, relies on close ties with group vehicles as a core competitive strength. Hyundai Mobis is shifting its business focus toward high-value segments such as electrification, electronics, automotive semiconductors, and robotics after divesting its lamp business. However, analysts note that a revaluation of the company's worth requires not only product sophistication but also an expansion of its customer base.

( October 12, 2026, 06:23 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: TCL Electronics’ proposed acquisition of Sony’s home entertainment business through a wholly owned subsidiary, TTE Corporation, is being reviewed by the Australian competition regulator. In a statement published on Monday, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission said that the proposal includes acquisition of 51 percent of the share capital of a newly incorporated entity of Sony Corporation, into which Sony will transfer the sales, marketing, distribution, service, design/R&D, product planning, procurement, planning and control, quality assurance and other headquarters functions of its home entertainment business. The statement said that TCL Electronics is a global consumer electronics company. The regulator is seeking views until Oct. 19. Statement follows. Questionnaire is attached.... Prepare for tomorrow’s regulatory change, today

Home » Lubrizol Introduces Whitepaper on Sustainable Mining and Operational ExcellenceLubrizol recently released Future Mining Sustainability: From Production Growth to Value Creation, a whitepaper examining how the mining industry, wider ecosystem and value chain partners can improve asset performance while advancing more sustainable operations. With the mining industry facing increasing pressure to operate sustainably while maintaining high productivity, the paper explores the shift from production-led growth to operational excellence and long-term value creation. It shows how operators can maximize existing assets while preparing for more digital, automated and electrified operations. Fuel consumption is identified as the biggest concern, followed by hydrocarbon and maintenance costs. Fuel and lubricant technologies, blasting solutions, durable materials, corrosion-resistant piping and protective coatings can reduce downtime, extend asset life and improve resource efficiency. The paper explores how these solutions, combined with digitalization, automation and data-driven decision-making, can strengthen performance today and prepare operations for tomorrow.

Midway through the second half with the game still tied 0-0, Penn State launched a vicious attack. A series of slicing through balls cut the Michigan mens soccer team’s back line open, leaving Nittany Lions forward Etienne Reck with a wide open shot on goal. His shot raced toward the bottom left corner, but senior goalkeeper Isaiah Goldson punched it away with an outstretched diving hand, keeping the game in a deadlock.

Kelly Clarkson said she was treated like Julia Roberts' character in the '90s rom-com "Pretty Woman" when she visited a Brooklyn toy shop. A Brooklyn toy shop has found itself at the center of a celebrity internet drama after Kelly Clarkson said she received the "Pretty Woman" treatment when she inquired about a $15,000 item in the store. In an X post on Saturday, the singer said she had a negative experience at Art of Play, a toy store in New York City. "Just drove all the way to Brooklyn to check out this store I thought looked really rad and had a few things in mind to buy and literally was looked at as if I couldn't afford it and was told he could find something comparable for me," Clarkson wrote in her post, adding that the store "just lost a huge sale. "Just drove all the way to Brooklyn to check out this store I thought looked really rad and had a few things in mind to buy and literally was looked at as if I couldn’t afford it and was told he could find something comparable for me. Wow, dude. You’re an idiot and just lost a huge sale. But y’all should go check out Art of Play in Brooklyn if you enjoy being treated like Julia Roberts character in Pretty Woman.

By Staff WriterDoha, Qatar: Entrepreneurs and investors from Qatar and abroad can access a range of market information, business data and location-based insights through Qatar Business Map Platform, a digital initiative of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) designed to support market research and more informed business decisions. The platform provides users with access to data and insights that can assist in exploring commercial activities, analyzing markets, identifying suitable business locations and discovering investment opportunities across the country, according to MoCI. Designed for people considering establishing a new business as well as those exploring investment opportunities, the platform brings together information that can help users develop a clearer understanding of Qatar’s commercial landscape. Among the information available is the number of businesses and shops in specific areas, giving users an overview of existing commercial activity. The platform also provides information about the demographic composition of areas, allowing entrepreneurs and investors to examine the characteristics of communities when researching potential markets.

Site searchHalloween 'bigger than Christmas', say businesses5 days agoAna da SilvaWest of EnglandCATARINA VIEIRACatarina Vieira spends £150 to £200 on Halloween decorations and eventsHalloween has become so popular that some attractions now make more money from the spooky season than Christmas, operators say. From pumpkin festivals and haunted mazes to zombie experiences, businesses say demand for Halloween events has soared as the celebration grows from a single night into a month-long attraction. At Avon Valley Adventure Park near Bath, Halloween activities now generate around a third of the site's annual income. Founder Doug Douglas said: "Halloween is really important for us, it has surpassed Christmas. ""We make half of our turnover in October, and one third comes from the week of Halloween alone," said David Gaze, owner at Chaplins fancy dress shop in Bristol. Retailers, farm attractions and scare parks say people are spending more on costumes, decorations and immersive experiences, helping to make October one of their busiest times of the year. Chaplins has been a staple in the city centre for 35 years, back when people wore fancy dress on New Year's Eve.

Sony is leaving aftermarket car audio, according to an email sent by the company to dealers in Europe and North America. While a press release hasn’t been shared at this point, it seems Sony is only informing about the first deadline in its planned retirement from the aftermarket car audio business, with more information to be provided as the plan progresses. Sony will continue shipments until this date, meaning that dealers that are part of its network will continue to receive Sony-branded car audio products. However, the goal right now is to clear out as much inventory as possible, so once the company sells out a certain category, no new units would be shipped to dealers.

[00:00] The greatest success comes from having alignment and collaboration before losses even occur. [00:08] Paul Lucas: Hello everyone, welcome to Insurance Business TV and a special edition as we meet one of the industry's foremost leaders. That man is Robert Fleckenstein. He is vice president of GTS operations at Crawford & Company and he is leading a reorganization within delegated authority at the firm. Rob, welcome to Insurance Business TV.

Singapore outpaces global average with 17% of Frontier Firms leading comprehensive AI strategies, according to new research commissioned by Microsoft Singapore, 12 October 2026 – Singapore organisations are making progress in turning AI use into business value, according to new local findings from IDC1 research commissioned by Microsoft and shared today at an event in Singapore convening more than 2,500 business and technology leaders. Seventeen per cent of Singapore organisations are classified by IDC as Frontier Firms, with robust AI strategies that display higher levels of AI maturity, and realize significantly higher returns on investment and superior business outcomes – as compared with 10% globally. IDC’s AI maturity scale measures behaviors such as spending discipline, breadth of use, agentic adoption, skills, confidence to address AI risks, and outcomes. According to the research firm that surveyed 200 respondents, AI mature organizations also have higher levels of trust and governance. More broadly, nearly three in four Singapore organisations (73%) have reached the middle or highest levels of AI maturity, compared with 70% globally.