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Uisce Éireann calls on consumers in Tipperary to sign up for free text alerts
Published: Tue 16 Sep 2025, 2:00 PM Last updated: Tue 16 Sep 2025, 2:03 PM Uisce Éireann is encouraging customers to sign up for its free text alert service as it ramps up investment in Ireland’s water infrastructure to unprecedented levels....

FICO Releases Inaugural FICO Score® Credit Insights Report Highlighting Major Shifts in Consumer Credit
FICO , the leading analytics software company, released its inaugural FICO® Score Credit Insights report—a first-of-its-kind analysis offering a detailed look at how consumer credit behaviors are evolving across the United States. With FICO Scores...

Tecnotree Named a Visionary in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for AI in CSP Customer and Business Operations
ESPOO, Finland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 16, 2025-- Tecnotree, a global leader in AI, 5G, and cloud-native digital platforms and services has been recognized as a Visionary in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for AI in CSP Customer and Business...
China unveils measures to boost services consumption and growth
BEIJING (Reuters) -- China on Tuesday unveiled measures to boost services consumption, pledging to further open sectors such as internet and culture and to encourage the hosting of international sports events, in a bid to support the slowing...

US retail sales climbed in August as consumers tried to beat tariffs
The report by the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor report, which is powered by Affinity Solutions, found clothing and accessories stores saw a 0.2% increase from the previous month after seasonal adjustments Without adjustments, sales grew 8.26% within...

Nawgati partners with Seed Group to modernise the UAE’s fuel retail
NEW DELHI: Nawgati, a fuel-tech platform, has announced a partnership with Seed Group, a company of The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, to transform the UAE’s fuel retail and station management ecosystem. The collaboration...

UK's first drug consumption room should not be seen as 'silver bullet', says Westminster committee
The UK's first safer drug consumption room should not be seen as a "silver bullet" to tackle Scotland's drug deaths crisis, a Westminster committee has said. MPs on the Scottish Affairs Committee have said funding for The Thistle in Glasgow should...

Marico signs up Fatima Sana Shaikh as its new brand ambassador for Kaya products
Kaya X FatimaMarico, a consumer goods company operating in the global beauty and wellness categories, has appointed actor Fatima Sana Shaikh as the new brand ambassador for ‘Kaya’ products, its dermatologist-backed skincare range. Known for her...

Laver Cup adds Ant International, Alipay+ as long-term sponsor
The Laver Cup, the annual men’s tennis team competition contested by Europe and the rest of the world, has continued to strengthen its commercial portfolio, adding Singapore-based financial technology company Ant International as a new sponsor....

Medicine Prices Set to Drop as GST Rationalisation Brings Relief to Consumers and Healthcare
India cuts GST on medicines and healthcare products from September 22. Consumers benefit even on existing stock, as NPPA says recalling or re-labelling isn’t needed. The move is part of the GST rationalization to reduce the tax burden on citizens....
Coffee Session on Consumer Apps Powered by Chain Abstraction & AI to Take Place During Korea Blockchain Week
Some of the leading Web3 projects and ecosystem builders will gather for an exclusive side event at Korea Blockchain Week 2025 to discuss the intersection of chain abstraction, artificial intelligence (AI), and consumer applications. The event...

UK's first drug consumption room in Glasgow should not be seen as 'silver bullet', says Westminster committee
16 September 2025, 09:27 | Updated: 16 September 2025, 14:25 The UK's first safer drug consumption room should not be seen as a "silver bullet" to tackle Scotland's drug deaths crisis, a Westminster committee has said. Your browser doesn't...

Experts of Consumer Protection Commission, National Revenue Agency Hold Euro Information Meeting in Sozopol
Representatives of the Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) and the National Revenue Agency (NRA) held an information meeting in Sozopol on Tuesday, part of the National Information Campaign for the introduction of the euro in Bulgaria. During the...
CIPS 2025: Two Months Out, the Global Pet Industry Readies for Guangzhou, China
When the China International Pet Show (CIPS) opens its doors from November 13 to 16in Guangzhou, it will mark nearly three decades of growth from a regional fair into one of the pet industry‘s most international meeting points. The 29th edition of...

Finding Global Scale: Bitgrit's Growth Playbook for Indian AI startups
Bitgrit co-founder Saksham Kukreja shares his experience scaling an AI startup from Tokyo to Abu Dhabi to Silicon Valley, the challenges of adapting to vastly different markets, and the lessons his journey holds for Indian founders with global...

Cyient's arm partners with Anora to boost semiconductor product development
Engineering and technology solutions company Cyient Ltd on Tuesday announced that its semiconductor arm, Cyient Semiconductors, has entered into a strategic partnership with U.S.-based semiconductor firm Anora LLC to offer end-to-end semiconductor...

Bhubaneswar International Trade Fair-2025 to begin on Sept 19
Bhubaneswar: The 12th edition of the Bhubaneswar International Trade Fair–2025 will be held at Janta Maidan from September 19 to 29, offering visitors an 11-day global shopping and cultural experience. The event is being organized by Gupta Event...

Workshop empowers entrepreneurs to create market-ready quinoa products
A three-day workshop is underway in Paro to enhance the technical skills of food-based entrepreneurs and key institutions in value addition and food product development. shared Thimphu three-day technical locked content and Gho 27, entrepreneurs...

Seon gets $80M to for global expansion of AML, fraud prevention platform
Fraud prevention and AML compliance software provider Seon has raised $80 million in a series C funding round. The company plans use the resources to add talent and further its AI product development. Seon says it will invest in global expansion...

Gucci, Balenciaga hack leaks 7.4 million customer names, addresses and more: Check what to do
After the high-profile cyberattack on the Tata Group-owned Jaguar Land Rover, two luxury fashion brands have been the victims of the latest attacks. The French conglomerate Kering, which owns Gucci and Balenciaga, has confirmed a cyberattack that...