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Time of India
02-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Indian envoy to Paraguay discusses biz opportunities with UP minister
Lucknow: Indian ambassador to the Republic of Paraguay, Piyush Singh, met Uttar Pradesh's minister of industrial development, Nand Gopal Gupta 'Nandi', on Wednesday to explore avenues for bilateral cooperation. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now During the meeting, the minister briefed the ambassador on the state's rapid industrial progress and its emergence as a key investment destination. The ambassador informed the minister that business community in Paraguay was particularly interested in India's agri-tech platforms. He also conveyed Paraguay's strong condemnation of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, and reaffirmed its support for India in the global fight against terrorism. The two also discussed potential collaboration in sectors such as trade, agriculture, healthcare, and information technology. Nandi extended an invitation to Paraguayan investors, entrepreneurs, and traders to participate in the five-day International Trade Show scheduled to be held in Noida in Sept 2025, highlighting the event as a platform to connect with the state's economic, social, cultural, and developmental achievements. Invest UP CEO Vijay Kiran Anand, MD of Pickup, Piyush Verma, joint export commissioner Pawan Agarwal, and other officials were also present.
Hypebeast
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Heist Hijinks Ensue in 'The Pickup' Official Trailer Featuring Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson
Summary The official trailer forThe Pickup, a new action-comedy starringEddie MurphyandPete Davidson, has been released, promising a hilarious and action-packed heist gone wrong. The film features Eddie Murphy as Russell and Pete Davidson as Travis, two mismatched armored truck drivers whose routine cash pickup takes a dangerous turn. They find themselves ambushed by ruthless criminals led by a savvy mastermind named Zoe, played byKeke Palmer. The twist? Zoe also happens to be a woman Travis recently had a one-night stand with, and her plans go far beyond just the cash, involving a $60 million USD heist and a threat to Russell's wife (Eva Longoria). Copy creatorHeist Hijinks Ensue: 'The Pickup' Trailer Stars Eddie Murphy & Pete DavidsonGet ready for a wild ride! The official trailer for 'The Pickup,' a new action-comedy starring Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson, has been released, promising a hilarious and action-packed heist gone wrong. The trailer dropped on Monday, June 9, 2025, building anticipation for its streaming debut. The film features Eddie Murphy as Russell and Pete Davidson as Travis, two mismatched armored truck drivers whose routine cash pickup takes a dangerous turn. They find themselves ambushed by ruthless criminals led by a savvy mastermind named Zoe, played by Keke Palmer. The twist? Zoe also happens to be a woman Travis recently had a one-night stand with, and her plans go far beyond just the cash, involving a $60 million heist and a threat to Russell's wife (Eva Longoria). The trailer highlights the comedic dynamic between the veteran Murphy and the younger Davidson, with witty banter and escalating chaos as they're forced to navigate high-risk danger. Directed by Tim Story (known for Barbershop and Ride Along), the film also boasts an ensemble cast including Eva Longoria, Jack Kesy, Marshawn Lynch, Roman Reigns, and Andrew Dice Clay. The Pickupis scheduled to premiere globally on Amazon Prime Video on August 6, 2025.
USA Today
22-05-2025
- General
- USA Today
It's Mailbox Improvement Week. What the USPS wants you to know
It's Mailbox Improvement Week. What the USPS wants you to know Show Caption Hide Caption What to know about cost-cutting changes to USPS The U.S. Postal Service is undergoing changes to increase efficiency and cut costs. Here's how it could impact you. The third week of May is Mailbox Improvement Week, and the United States Postal Service is encouraging customers to give their mailbox some TLC. The USPS reminded customers that mailboxes should be fully operational, able to protect mail from the weather, safe to use, conveniently located and neat in appearance while being large enough to handle anticipated mail volume. "Neat, attractive mailboxes make a significant contribution to the appearance of the countryside and streets in suburban areas," the USPS said in the May 15 edition of the Postal Bulletin. The USPS also pointed to the environmental benefits of keeping a well maintained mailbox. "When mailboxes are appropriately constructed, installed, and in good physical condition, the Postal Service delivers the mail safely and efficiently," the Postal Service wrote. "Customers avoid a trip to the Post Office, which saves fuel and reduces carbon emissions." The USPS did not immediately respond to a request for comment. What mailbox improvements does the USPS suggest? The USPS suggests on its website that common mailbox maintenance includes: Tightening loose hinges on the door Taking care of rusty or loose parts Replacing missing or faded house numbers Keeping the path to the mailbox clear Should a mailbox need to be replaced, the USPS recommends that customers consider: A mailbox that can hold small packages, protect them from bad weather and offer safety for packages that a carrier might otherwise leave on the doorstep A mailbox that can hold larger package that can be picked up through the USPS's Carrier Pickup program for free Specifics for USPS approved mailboxes are included in the May 15 Postal Bulletin.
Business Mayor
02-05-2025
- Business
- Business Mayor
Ashish Dikshit appointed as MD of Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands
New Delhi: Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd on Thursday said its Managing Director Ashish Dikshit has been appointed as Managing Director of demerged entity Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Ltd in addition to his current position. The board of directors of Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Ltd at its meeting held on Thursday has approved the appointment of Ashish Dikshit as Managing Director, in addition to his current position as Managing Director of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd, the company said in a regulatory filing. Further, the Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands board also approved the appointment of Vishak Kumar as Deputy Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, it added. Their appointments are with effect from May 1, 2025, subject to the regulatory and other necessary approvals, the filing said. Dikshit has over 30 years of experience in diverse roles across industries and functions. He started his career at Asian Paints before moving to Madura Fashion and Lifestyle, where he worked in its various functions, ranging from sales, brand management, supply chain and sourcing over 15 years, the filing said. He was appointed President of its Lifestyle (MFL) Business in 2007 and went on to become its CEO in 2012. In February 2018, he took over as the Managing Director of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. He is an alumnus of IIT-Madras (Electrical Engineering), IIM-Bangalore (MBA) and Harvard Business School (Advanced Management Program). Read More Electric Pickup Trucks: Redefining Robust Rigs Kumar was CEO of Madura Fashion & Lifestyle (MFL), a business unit of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. He joined the Madura business in 1995 as a management trainee. During his 30-year-long stint, he has worked across functions and occupied various roles in sales, marketing and retail, the filing said. Prior to his stint as CEO of Madura, he was the CEO of Aditya Birla Retail Ltd, where he was instrumental in transforming the 'More' Supermarket and Hypermarket business, it added. READ SOURCE
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
ASEAN vehicle market perks up after period of decline
In February 2025, ASEAN Light Vehicle (LV) sales increased by 8% year-on-year (YoY) after the market had been in decline since August 2023, except for a marginal increase of 0.3% YoY in November 2024. By country, Thailand was the only market that experienced a negative sales performance in February, with a drop of 14% YoY marking its 21st consecutive month of contraction. Moreover, the country's volumes continued to fall by 1% YoY in March. The sluggish performance was primarily due to high household debt, tightened auto loan approvals, and a weak economy. In order to support the local industry, the Thai government increased the auto loan guarantee for Pickup starting in April until December 2025. The policy aims to relax auto loan approvals and focuses solely on Pickups, as this segment accounted for 47% of the country's LV sales in 2022 but dropped to 29% in 2024, with all Pickup models produced locally. However, the policy is not likely to have a significant impact on demand, as it does not lower Pickup prices or the cost of ownership. Despite Thailand's March sales being stronger than our expectations, we have lowered the country's 2025 outlook from 593k units to 578k units, due to the limited impact of the government's policy and the uncertain economy, particularly regarding goods exports. In Indonesia, the LV market slowed by 11% YoY in January, then rebounded by 4% YoY and 18% month-on-month (MoM) in February, thanks to the 2025 Indonesia International Motor Show event held from February 13-23. However, based on recent information, sales in March once again decreased by 3% YoY and 1% MoM. This resulted in total Q1 2025 LV sales dropping by around 4% YoY, due to tightened auto loan conditions remaining an obstacle for new LV sales and the government increasing VAT from 11% to 12% in January 2025. As such, we have lowered Indonesia's 2025-29 sales forecast by an average of 4% compared to our previous report. The downward revision is based on the Indonesian government passing legislation that expands the role of military forces and reverses some of the restrictions implemented two decades ago after the Suharto dictatorship, which will impact consumer and business confidence. As a result, the country's 2025 sales are now projected at 816k units. However, this projection does not reflect the March results, due to the timing of information, and thus the 2025 outlook could be lower than the 800k unit mark. Malaysia's LV volumes increased by 1% YoY in February, while registration data showed an expansion of 2% YoY in March. This came courtesy of aggressive sales campaigns during the Ramadan period and the launch of new models, particularly from Chinese brands such as the Jaecoo J7 and the BYD Sealion 7 and M6. Despite March sales being stronger than our expectations, we have marginally cut the 2025 outlook from 761k units to 759k units, as the upgrades and new models expected from national brands, Proton and Perodua, have been delayed. Vietnam's LV sales skyrocketed by 139% YoY in February, thanks to improvements in the economy, particularly regarding the property crisis. Moreover, the outstanding result was partially due to the timing of the Tet holiday, which disrupted sales - in 2024 it took place in February, while in 2025 it occurred a month earlier, in January. For Vietnam's LV sales outlook, we have slightly cut the 2025 forecast from 499k units to 496k units, due to global trade uncertainties, particularly in the US market. LV demand in the Philippines remained strong, increasing by 4% YoY in February and marking the 36th consecutive month of growth. The solid demand was largely supported by strong remittance inflows and a low inflation rate, which reportedly stood at only 1.8% - the lowest annual rate in nearly five years, thanks to food and transportation prices. The Philippines' 2025 outlook has been increased from 500k units to 508k units, due to strong LV demand and remittance inflows. Moreover, the central bank cut the interest rate from 5.75% to 5.5% in early April. This should support the economy and LV sales by lowering the cost of borrowing and auto loans. In conclusion, the ASEAN 2025 sales outlook has been reduced to 3.16 million units, due to downward revisions in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. Additionally, the regional forecast faces downside risks due to the US's reciprocal tariffs impacting global trade. It is worth noting that goods exports are a key economic growth driver for the ASEAN region. This article was first published on GlobalData's dedicated research platform, the . 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