Tariffs stories
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.
Higher-margin sales, cost cuts and US tariff refunds lifted operating profit 147 per cent as demand broadened across appliances, TVs and vehicle parts.
The startup's software is already at Meta and Unilever, as investors back its push to cut supply chain costs and manual work.
Policy uncertainty is forcing 90% of North American corporates to delay investment, as US dollar swings reshape hedging and supply chains.
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.
Delays of up to a week are leaving many Japanese firms exposed as yen swings and higher rates have already hit profits, a survey found.
Asia's fund investors shifted towards shares in the first half of 2026, with bond funds sliding to net outflows of USD $3.1 billion.
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