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US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order introducing a 15% tariff on imported polysilicon and products made from the material, escalating Washington's efforts to protect strategically important industries and reduce China's influence over critical technology supply chains. Polysilicon is a key raw material used in the manufacture of semiconductors and solar panels. Under the order signed on Thursday, the United States will impose a 15% tariff on polysilicon and

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) has announced the results of its latest review of listed companies' compliance with minimum market capitalisation requirements, confirming changes to the warning status of several issuers. The review forms part of the exchange's ongoing supervisory framework aimed at promoting market transparency and ensuring that listed companies continue to meet the standards required for admission and continued trading on the regulated market. One of the mos

Cambodia is weighing a broader expansion of visa-free travel and an increase in direct international flight connections as part of efforts to revive its tourism sector following a noticeable decline in foreign visitor arrivals. The proposals were discussed during a meeting of the government-private sector tourism working group on Tuesday, chaired by Tourism Minister Huot Hak. Speaking during the meeting, Hak said international tourist arrivals had dropped sharply during the f

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has introduced a series of reforms aimed at making London a more attractive destination for companies seeking to raise capital through initial public offerings (IPOs). The changes are designed to simplify the listing process, reduce compliance costs and shorten the time required to bring companies to market, as regulators seek to reverse a prolonged decline in UK stock market listings and strengthen the competitiveness of Britain's c

Eurozone business activity accelerated to its strongest level in eight months during July, supported by a recovery in the services sector alongside continued improvement in manufacturing. However, businesses remained cautious as uncertainty surrounding the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continued to weigh on the economic outlook, according to the latest survey. The S&P Global Eurozone Composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), which measures combined activity across the

Central banks should neither ignore climate change nor attempt to act as climate policymakers, according to a new economic analysis examining the appropriate role of monetary authorities in an increasingly climate-affected global economy. The report argues that while governments remain responsible for designing and implementing climate policy, central banks must recognise that climate-related developments have become significant macroeconomic forces capable of influencing inf

Leading banks in Greece and Cyprus are expected to report another quarter of strong profitability, supported by resilient lending activity, stable interest income and growing fee-based revenues, despite a more challenging interest rate environment. Analysts believe the sector continues to demonstrate solid earnings momentum as institutions benefit from healthy credit demand, disciplined cost management and robust capital positions. Among the strongest expected performers is B

Dutch tax authorities have introduced a series of new VAT-related measures that are expected to reduce compliance costs for businesses by approximately €81 million each year. The savings are expected to come primarily from administrative simplifications, streamlined procedures, and a reduction in the reporting burden faced by entrepreneurs. The measures form part of a wider package of VAT modernisation reforms in the Netherlands, designed to make the VAT system more efficient