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It is one of the major outcomes of the third annual UK Metals Council’s State of the Metals Industry in the UK 2025/26 report, which revealed a complex picture of current trading conditions for firms involved in this critical industry.Bridgnorth Aluminium Ltd52 per cent of the 150 businesses questioned called for access to more financial incentives and support to help them adapt to market and regulatory changes, while a similar figure wanted to see enhanced support from Whitehall for skills and training.A revised relationship with the European Union and the US is still seen as crucially important by more than…

[SINGAPORE] Singapore’s government bonds may see elevated demand through the end of the year, according to Barclays Plc.Yields on the island nation’s 10-year sovereign debt have fallen by around 100 basis points this year, the largest decline in emerging Asia. Lower net bond supply toward year-end, favourable seasonality and improving cash levels may help the trend continue. “We see a reduced or even negative net government bond supply into year-end,” Singapore-based Barclays Plc strategist Audrey Ong said. That will support liquidity and increase demand for the securities, she added. Barclays projects the 10-year yield will decline to 1.60 per cent by…

Last Updated:November 13, 2025, 09:37 ISTGold held steady after Diwali, with 24-carat at Rs 1,25,500 per 10g in Mumbai and silver at Rs 1,62,100 per kg.Gold Prices Today, November 13.Gold and Silver Rates Today, November 13: Gold and silver prices remained in the consolidated zone on Thursday, following the sharp correction post the record rally during the Navratri and Diwali festival season. In Mumbai, the price of 24-carat gold stood at Rs 1,25,500 per 10 grams, while 22k gold was available at Rs 1,15,040 per 10 grams.Silver, however, jumped Rs 100 to trade at Rs 1,62,100 per kg.What Is The…

Shares of Fortis Healthcare slipped up to 1.5 per cent in Thursday’s trade to a day’s low of Rs 954.25, compared with the previous close of Rs 969.35. The stock has lost over 6 per cent in the past four sessions and has declined in nine of the last 11 trading days.  Despite the recent weakness, the counter still trades 83 per cent above its 52-week low of Rs 521.05. Even as the stock faces short-term pressure, Choice Institutional Equities has maintained its ‘Buy’ call on Fortis and raised its target price to Rs 1,140 from Rs 1,000 earlier. The…

Japan’s Kawasaki Heavy Industries said it has completed one of the country’s largest direct air capture (DAC) demonstration units at its Kobe plant, aiming to accelerate development of technology that removes carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere. Direct air capture uses chemical processes to pull CO₂ out of ambient air, allowing the captured carbon to be stored or used in products. The technology is seen as a potential tool for achieving net-zero emissions by offsetting hard-to-abate pollution from sectors such as aviation, heavy industry, and shipping. The 13-metre-tall facility can capture 100 to 200 tonnes of CO₂ a year using a proprietary sorbent that…

The Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Packaging Congress (PHARMAP) 2026 welcomes project leaders, procurement specialists and technical professionals from the whole value chain. On 20-21 April in Amsterdam, the Congress is set to address evolving trends in pharma industry: sustainable packaging solutions, anti-counterfeit policies and more. Following a remarkable anniversary, PHARMAP 2026 is gaining speed to move into its next phase, driving a wave of networking, B2B collaborations and real-world case studies. The 6th edition of the Congress dives into practical applications of personalised medicine in production and present forward-thinking strategies to embrace Pharma 4.0, tackling the emerging challenges in the pharmaceutical…

PHAGWARA: In a significant development, the Punjab Education Tribunal has issued strict orders to seal the bank accounts and movable property of Kamla Nehru College for Women, Phagwara, after the institution failed to release the complete retirement dues of its former Office Superintendent-cum-Manager, Kuldeep Sharma.  According to information, Sharma retired from the college on July 31, 2021, after completing his service. Following retirement, he was entitled to pending salary, provident fund, gratuity, leave encashment, arrears and other financial benefits. However, despite repeated requests, the college management allegedly delayed and harassed him instead of releasing his rightful dues. After waiting for…

Gold and Silver prices in Pakistan fluctuate frequently based on international market trends. The rates listed here are provided by local gold markets and Sarafa Markets in various cities. For live currency/crypto updates, click here. For yesterday’s prices, click here. Gold Rate in Pakistan Purity Per Tola 10 Grams 1 Gram 24K Rs. 4,41,618.09 Rs. 3,78,622.8 Rs. 37,862.28 Silver Rate in Pakistan Purity Per Tola 10 Grams 1 Gram 24K Rs. 5,625 Rs. 4,822.6 Rs. 482.26 International Prices (per ounce) Gold Silver $ 4,190.87 $ 53.404 Source link

SEOUL, Nov. 13 (Yonhap) — Seoul shares traded slightly higher late Thursday morning after trimming earlier gains on progress in the United States’ moves to end its record long government shutdown. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) rose 3.43 points, or 0.08 percent, to 4,153.82 as of 11:20 a.m. Overnight, U.S. stocks closed mixed, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.68 percent and the tech-heavy Nasdaq composite slipping 0.26 percent. Technology shares on Wall Street remained weak after Japan’s SoftBank Group sold its entire stake in Nvidia Corp. to help finance its artificial intelligence (AI) investments. The…

The Singapore investment company also calls for better governance across the region[SINGAPORE] Temasek will be shifting away from direct investing in early-stage startups, instead focusing on growth and late-stage startups. Fock Wai Hoong, Temasek’s South-east Asia head, said: “These are areas that I think have a better risk profile for us, the business models are proven out, the product market fit is proven up, unit economics are clear.”Temasek noted that early-stage investment remains capped at 6 per cent of the company’s overall portfolio in July. The focus for capital deployment will be on helping growth-stage startups scale up. This move…