US inks Southeast Asia trade pacts, touts China negotiation progress

The United States shored up several trade relationships in Southeast Asia and may be nearing a formalized agreement with China after negotiations at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Malaysia this weekend. On Sunday, the U.S....

Navratri Sales Of Consumer Goods Surge To 10-Year High As GST Cuts Boost Demand

Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra, Hyundai, and consumer brands clock record Navratri sales as GST reforms boost festive demand | Representational Image New Delhi, Oct 3: India’s economy witnessed its highest Navratri sales of consumer goods in over a...

Navratri Sales Of Consumer Goods Surge To 10-Year High

New Delhi: India’s economy witnessed its highest Navratri sales of consumer goods in over a decade, propelled by the government’s next-gen GST reforms that reduced tax rates and made products more affordable for the consumers. These measures not...

Nilörn reports growth in third quarter 2025 profit

Nilörn, a Swedish company offering labels and packaging solutions mainly for the fashion and clothing industry, has posted a net profit of Skr18.9m ($2.01m) for the third quarter (Q3) of 2025. In Q3 2024, the company’s net profit was Skr9.8m....

Siegwerk receives EcoVadis gold medal

Siegwerk, a supplier of printing inks and coatings for packaging and labels, has secured the EcoVadis gold medal with an overall score of 78 out of 100. The score places the Germany-based company in the 96th percentile and among the top 5% of...

The rise of barrier tube packaging

Barrier tube packaging is becoming more common in everyday products, from toothpaste and hand cream to medicines and sauces. These tubes are designed not just for convenience, but to keep what is inside safe from air, light, and moisture. By...

EU generates 35.3 kg of plastic packaging waste per person

In 2023, the European Union generated 79.7 million tonnes of packaging waste, averaging 177.8 kg per person. While this marks a reduction of 8.7 kg per capita compared to 2022, it remains 21.2 kg higher than in 2013. Composition of packaging waste...

Heidelberg India installs MK Masterwork Ecocut 106 CS for Saroj Art Printers

Heidelberg India has completed the installation of an MK Masterwork Ecocut 106 CS die‑cutting and stripping machine at Saroj Art Printers’ Mumbai facility. Saroj Art Printers, which specialises in pharmaceutical packaging and printing, operates a...

Metsä swings to loss in Q3 2025

Finnish packaging company Metsä Board has posted a comparable operating loss of €45.6m in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, reversing its €41.9m profit of one year previously. Sales declined to €441.2m in the three months to September 2025, from...

The Trump-Xi APEC Summit: Seeking a Trade Truce 

The much-anticipated summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will soon take the stage at the APEC summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, overshadowing all other events. The eyes of the world will turn to this...

Recall issued for utility wagons that could cause ‘serious injury or death’ to children

Olympia Tools International has recalled utility wagons because a child’s head could get stuck in them and cause injury or death. The Pack-N-Stroll premium folding utility wagons violate “the mandatory standard for strollers because an opening...

If winter comes, can binge be far behind? Retailers stock up as demand seen continuing after festivity

Kolkata|Mumbai: Consumer goods retailers and kirana stores are stocking up on winter products in earnest after festive season forecasts proved gross underestimations in various categories and demand outstripped supplies in the wake of the goods...

Gold’s Gym hatches plan to release branded consumer products globally

Gold’s Gym is moving beyond its fitness centers with a plan to roll out branded consumer products worldwide, together with IMG Licensing under an exclusive multi-year deal. Sven Thierhoff, VP at IMG Licensing, expressed his enthusiasm for the...

Benapole port sees 73,000 tonnes of deficit in consumer goods import

BENAPOLE, Oct 01: Despite an increase in rice import from India, Benapole port has witnessed a significant drop in overall consumer goods imports in the fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 compared to the previous year. According to official figures, the...

Paperworld Middle East set to inspire with first-time speakers, fresh creative talent and brand-new show sector

The Hub Forum introduces new expert voices, while this year’s Artistry Workshops feature an expanded lineup of hands-on learning with leading regional creatives The global hub for paper, stationery and office supplies professionals unveils a...

Israeli Drone Strikes on Vessels Near Tunisia Cause Fires

The reported Israeli submarine drone strikes on civilian vessels near Tunisia represent a troubling escalation in the shadow war that threatens to transform international waters into ungoverned battlefields. A New Theater of Conflict The alleged...

China’s Playbook: Stability and Self-Reliance in a Turbulent World

The recent conclusion of the Communist Party of China’s 20th Central Committee Fourth Plenum, where the blueprint for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) was discussed, offers more than just an economic forecast—it provides a crucial geopolitical...

Special Disney-themed show coming to Bellagio Fountains for Las Vegas Grand Prix

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The House of Mouse is taking over an iconic Las Vegas feature during Formula 1 weekend next month. Disney and F1 announced they will partner for a one-of-a-kind performance at the Fountains of Bellagio for this year's Las Vegas...

8th Pay Panel terms okayed: When and how much will salary be hiked, how many benefit | FAQs

Just shy of a year since the central government approved the formation of the Eighth Pay Commission, the terms of reference (ToR) have now been okayed for it to begin its work. When will new salaries come into effect with 8th Pay Panel? Key...

How to prevent injuries on Halloween

How to prevent injuries on Halloween SCARY STATISTICS ABOUT INJURIES ON HALLOWEEN. THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION ESTIMATES THE ERS TREAT ABOUT 3200 PEOPLE EACH YEAR IN THE US. MORE THAN HALF THOSE INJURIES, 55% TO BE EXACT, ARE RELATED TO...