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Business : Proton To Be Future-ready With Centralised Production In Tanjung Malim
By Zairina Zainudin & Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Proton Holdings Bhd's decision to centralise its production in Tanjung Malim, Perak is a strategic move to rationalise, reduce costs, improve quality and transition...

Business News | Saraf Furniture Diwali Sale - The Biggest Sale of the Year with Up to 60% Off
PNN New Delhi [India], October 2: Saraf Furniture is excited to announce its Biggest Sale of the Year - the Diwali Sale, offering discounts of up to 60% across its wide range of solid sheesham wood furniture and home decor. The festive sale is now...

AI Delivery Route Planning: Transform Your Logistics with Intelligent Solutions
There’s no doubt that AI is changing the way businesses operate across the globe, and the logistics sector is no exception. However, while some operators remain reluctant to integrate AI into daily workflows, in the realm of delivery route...

Delhi to Kolkata: India’s first assured transit time container train starts operations, promises delivery in 120 hours – check details
Delhi to Kolkata container train: Indian Railways (IR) has launched the country’s first assured transit time container train service between Delhi and Kolkata. However, this train service has been introduced on a pilot basis. This special service...

Dar heats up rivalry with Mombasa via free storage offer
Tanzania has begun implementing an extended free storage offer for transit cargo to neighbouring countries, stepping up its bid to capture a larger share of the regional market from rivals like Kenya. The Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) said all...

Port of Gauteng to transform South Africa’s logistics landscape
South Africa’s logistics sector is poised for a major transformation with the announcement of the Port of Gauteng White Paper, outlining a R50 billion inland port designed to modernize freight transport and boost economic growth. This development...

World’s Largest Container Shipping Company MSC Again Rules Out Arctic Shipping, As Chinese Companies Push Ahead
“We have the capacity and means to safely and reliably transport customer cargo globally without using the Northern Sea Route,” MSC concluded. Increasing environmental concerns Environmental concerns have increasingly come to the forefront as...
Council approves rezoning from R-5 to B-3 for business condominiums on Liberty
Vermilion City Council voted unanimously to approve the rezoning of .5636 acres behind Szklar Martial Arts from R-5 apartment residence to B-3 commercial for business condominiums at a public hearing held Sept.22. During audience participation,...

Al Ain Farms Group and Food Tech Valley to Launch 260,000 Sq.Ft. Logistics Hub to Advance UAE Food Security
Al Ain Farms Group (AAFG), the UAE’s national food champion, and Food Tech Valley, Dubai’s government-backed food innovation center, have signed an agreement to develop a 260,000 sq.ft. logistics hub in Dubai. The facility will strengthen the...
Self-storage group presses on with strategic expansion in deal for West Midlands site
Flexiss Group, the Wilmslow-based self-storage business, has acquired a new site in Telford, Shropshire, for an undisclosed sum. The purchase has been fully funded by the group, reflecting its strong financial position and ongoing commitment to...

Dalbeattie business commended by judges at national property awards
The Bothan on the Isle of Coll A Dalbeattie business has been commended by the judges at the Herald Property Awards. Iron and Pine was shortlisted in the individual new build or small development category for its work on Bothan on the Isle of...

Disaster recovery and business continuity: How to create an effective plan
Once C-level support has been obtained, the next critical step is building a standing team that includes security, data center, storage, compliance, legal, risk management, business process, and internal and external communications. Organizations...

Finnish car-logistics pioneer Flovi rolls into Poland
Flovi, Finland’s largest technology company specialising in car relocations, is expanding to Poland. With Flovi, car dealerships, rental and leasing providers, and car-sharing platforms can move vehicles quickly, smoothly, and cost-effectively,...

EU ports remain key front line in counterfeit goods seizures
Brussels, Belgium (Ports Europe) October 2, 2025 – EU customs and enforcement agencies detained 112 million counterfeit items in 2024, with a retail value of €3.8 billion. Figures released by the European Commission and the European Union...

Mumbai: EOW Initiates Enquiry Into ₹325 Crore Shipping & Logistics Scam
Mumbai: EOW Initiates Enquiry Into ₹325 Crore Shipping & Logistics Scam | File Pic Mumbai: A massive corporate fraud of over ₹325 crore has come to light in Mumbai’s shipping and logistics sector. Vishal Mehta, Director of Rushabh Sealink &...

Rise anyway: The fierce resilience of South Africa’s small-business heroes
In every corner of South Africa, whether in a bustling township market, a quiet suburban street, or a shared workspace humming late into the night, small businesses are rewriting the story of survival. Each day, they wake to an economy that shifts...

Business Licenses: October 1, 2025
The following business licenses were issued between September 22 and September 26, 2025: Syngenta Crop Protection INC, PO Box 18300, Greensboro, NC, Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Lopez Remodeling LLC, 607 Warwick Dr, Owensboro, KY,...

7 richest Indian business giants in Africa and the companies behind them in 2025
Indian businesses have established a strong presence across Africa, with investments spanning telecommunications, energy, real estate, retail, and manufacturing. The continent’s growing markets have attracted long-term commitments from Indian...

Business leader warns tariffs and taxes threaten Washington's manufacturing future
WASHINGTON STATE — The leader of the Association of Washington Business warned lawmakers in both Washington, D.C., and Olympia that they are putting the region at risk through tariffs, taxes, and regulations. AWB President Kris Johnson said during...

CJ Logistics to Help Develop Humanoid Robots for Logistics by 2028
A humanoid robot equipped with a robotic hand (Photo courtesy of CJ Logistics) SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — CJ Logistics said Wednesday it will take part in a state-led research initiative to develop humanoid robots equipped with dexterous...