Tariffs stories
The memory market grew sharply in 2025, with Kingston taking nearly two-thirds of revenue as AI-driven server demand squeezed supply elsewhere.
New 3D printing systems will lift output by 40 per cent and give space and defence customers a backup if supply chains are hit.
Higher orders and stronger cash flow helped the medtech group return to profit, despite margin pressure from tariffs and mix shifts.
Losses from unhedged foreign exchange exposure have pushed almost all North American fund managers to hedge forecastable currency risk.
Manual tax tracking can leave exporters facing customs delays, extra charges and hours of avoidable admin as order volumes rise.
AI-driven productivity gains are helping most finance chiefs expect higher profits, even as only 46% feel upbeat about the US economy.
Tariff uncertainty had kept the coconut water brand out of America for 18 months, but Amazon sales and a distributor now aim to revive demand.
The deal gives smaller Southeast Asian merchants a simpler route to overseas buyers, with customs, duties and tracking folded into one service.
Australian retailers face higher costs and tighter margins as Black Friday demand spreads peak season earlier and makes supply chains harder to balance.
Labour shortages and export rule changes are pushing Motueka packhouses to automate more tasks as kiwifruit revenue is forecast to reach NZD $4.8 billion.
Only 18% of Canadian organisations have embedded AI into daily operations, leaving many still chasing productivity gains amid rising costs and uncertainty.
The ranking underscores growing demand for systems that can cut freight costs and react faster to disruption across strained supply chains.
Pay for Leinster Chartered Accountants stayed near a record in 2026 as AI use jumped to 53% and hybrid working held firm.
Households could face higher bills unless new water entities lift delivery from councils' 60 to 80 per cent record and prove their costs.
Canada's tech sector faces higher costs as Washington's 50 per cent tariffs also cover optical fibres, semiconductors and smart cards.
Rising electrification is forcing New Zealand distributors to prioritise grid resilience, data and investment planning as demand outpaces upgrades.
Households should avoid higher power bills as Ontario proposes a playbook, including new data centres, to cover the full cost of electricity.
Higher module costs are expected to squeeze developers as India races past its annual solar installation record and tightens local sourcing rules.
Wagepoint has added an AI payroll review tool that flags unusual changes for Canadian small businesses and accountants before approval.
Shippers can now claim half of eligible rail and marine costs for moving Canadian steel between provinces under a CAD $100 million scheme.
.webp)
