Between the climbing cost for a carton of fresh-squeezed juice, counter-tariffs on Tropicana and plummeting U.S. shipments, you might think this breakfast staple is in danger of becoming a luxury good. Tropicana might cost $13.99 but Canada-processed brands are typically half that. Feeling a little squeezed in the orange juice …
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AIA Group’s first-half new business value rises 14% on strong demand
INSURANCE and finance corporation AIA Group reported a 14-percent increase in its first-half value of new business (VONB) on Thursday, driven by strong demand for its insurance products in the key markets of China and Hong Kong. STRONG DEMAND File photo shows the headquarters of the AIA Group in Hong …
Read More »PlayStation prices rise as US tariffs bite
People visit the Playstation stand during ChinaJoy, known as China Digital Entertainment Expo and Conference, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in Shanghai on August 1, 2025. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP) SAN FRANCISCO — Sony on Wednesday said it is bumping up the price of PlayStation 5 …
Read More »McDonald’s Japan scraps ‘One Piece’ promotion after Pokemon frenzy
TOKYO — McDonald’s Japan has cancelled a promotion based on the classic “One Piece” manga series, after a similar Pokemon-themed campaign sparked a frenzy and uproar about uneaten food being discarded. The US fast-food giant said in a brief statement on Thursday that it had called off the campaign, which …
Read More »Google unveils latest Pixel phones packed with AI
NEW YORK — Google on Wednesday unveiled new Pixel 10 smartphones that promise more artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, as it seeks to elbow out competition in the emerging AI-assistant market. ADVANCED MODEL This photo shows a new Pixel 10 smartphone loaded with an array of artificial intelligence (AI) features unveiled …
Read More »Adidas apologizes to Mexican artisans for sandal design
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum accused Adidas of exploiting Indigenous culture and vowed stronger protections against global brands copying traditional designs (Image: Luis Barron/Grupo Eyepix/NurPhoto/picture alliance) MEXICO CITY ― Sportswear giant Adidas apologized to an Indigenous community in Mexico on Thursday for using their traditional sandals as inspiration for a new …
Read More »Group files greenwashing complaint with securities watchdog against Enbridge, Cenovus
A shareholder advocacy group has filed a greenwashing complaint with Alberta's securities watchdog alleging Cenovus Inc., one of Canada's biggest oilsands producers, and Enbridge Inc., the country's biggest crude pipeline operator, have misled investors in their environmental disclosures. Investors for Paris Compliance accuses energy companies of long-standing inaccurate disclosures A …
Read More »Canadian company pauses shipments to Israeli defence firm after sending GPS antennas last weekend
Ottawa-based Calian GNSS is pausing shipments of GPS antennas destined for Elbit, an Israeli defence firm, after shipping some last weekend, the company told CBC News in a statement. Ottawa-based Calian’s move comes amid increasing scrutiny on Canadian exports. Ottawa-based Calian GNSS is pausing shipments of GPS antennas destined for …
Read More »US Treasury chief says interviews for new Fed chair to start around Sept 1
WASHINGTON, D.C. — US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that interviews for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s replacement are set to take place around September 1 — with 11 candidates being considered for the position. President Donald Trump’s choice of Powell’s successor is a closely watched process, after the …
Read More »Canada Post union tables new offers seeking higher wages
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers presented new offers to Canada Post on Wednesday seeking higher wages while allowing for the addition of weekend delivery and part-time workers to the postal service. Workers rejected Crown corporation’s latest offer earlier this month. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers presented new offers …
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