Japan’s Chemical Industry Consolidates Amid Chinese Oversupply

[ad_1] Japan’s chemical majors are taking bold steps to weather a storm of margin pressure created by a glut of Chinese petrochemical capacity. In a watershed move, Mitsui Chemicals, Idemitsu Kosan, and Sumitomo Chemical have signed a memorandum of understanding to integrate their domestic polyolefin (PO) operations into Prime Polymer, …

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Amazon reportedly plans to cut around 30,000 corporate jobs

[ad_1] Amazon could be implementing the largest job reduction at the company since 2023.  As reported by Reuters on Monday, people familiar with the matter said that up to 30,000 corporate positions may be eliminated starting Tuesday. The job cuts are expected to affect various sectors, including human resources, devices …

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Tinubu vs Sowore: Court Announces Fresh Development

[ad_1] The federal high court in Abuja has rescheduled the hearing of the DSS suit against Omoyele Sowore, a journalist and former presidential candidate According to the court, the case was adjourned because the judge was not available for the hearing Sowore is currently facing trial over his claim against …

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Trump’s Tariffs Tested in Court: Global Supply Chains Recalibrate

[ad_1] Tariff rulings linger in court, but businesses are preparing for price hikes and supply chain disruptions anyway. US President Donald Trump suffered a setback in the courtroom at the end of August that could shake one of the highest-profile elements of his economic agenda. Earlier this year, Trump declared …

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AI, Cyber Risk, and Insurance: Protecting Multinationals in 2025

[ad_1] The technology adds as many problems as it solves. Artificial intelligence can be both a curse and a savior for corporate executives intent on protecting sensitive business and customer data from the onslaught of cyber risks bombarding today’s business world. AI systems can help multinationals shield themselves against attacks, …

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BlackLine CFO Patrick Villanova on Storytelling, AI, and Leadership

[ad_1] BlackLine Systems is an enterprise software company that develops cloud-based solutions for the finance function. Patrick Villanova took over as CFO in March after nearly 10 years at the Nasdaq-listed company. He was previously lead audit senior manager at PwC. Global Finance: What has been the biggest challenge in your …

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