Specialist chapter: Bridging the gap between the USMCA’s IP provisions and pharma inventions in Mexico

In summary The United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA), effective since 2020, introduced new intellectual property (IP) obligations, particularly impacting the pharmaceutical sector. Mexico enacted the Federal Law for the Protection of...

Woodside Donates MXN$400,000 to Mexican Red Cross

Funds to support flood victims in northern Veracruz and southern Tamaulipas Woodside Energy today announced a donation of MXN$400,000 (~US$20,000) to the Mexican Red Cross to support individuals and families affected by severe flooding in northern...

Fear of ICE raids devastating Little Village restaurants and small businesses

CHICAGO (WGN) — Fear of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids has reportedly kept locals home, causing a devastating effect on restaurants and small businesses in the Little Village neighborhood. Some eateries say they have...

The ‘Shanghai Four’ Shine Brightest Amid Market Slowdown

Call Shushu/Tong, Oude Waag, Samuel Gui Yang and Mark Gong the Shanghai Four. Out of a sea of fashion shows, these designers have emerged as the brightest young stars for the spring 2026 season of Shanghai Fashion Week, despite broader economic...

In just four months, Mexico has sent US$3 billion in subsidized fuel to Cuba

10 Millions of Mexican citizens believe that instead of giving away billions of dollars to Cuba’s communist regime, Claudia Sheinbaum’s government could use those resources to address serious domestic problems, such as the lack of medicines, aid...

Brookings and Co-Develop urge smarter MDB financing and digital infrastructure reuse

As governments increasingly invest in digital public infrastructure (DPI), a new policy discussion led by Brookings and Co‑Develop is calling for a fundamental rethink of how multilateral development banks (MDBs) finance digital systems. The goal...

Federal Agriculture Minister concludes meetings in Mexico

Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald has concluded a four-day trade and relationship-building trip to Mexico to reinforce Canada’s commitment to strengthen commercial ties and promote Canadian agriculture and agri-food. Minister MacDonald...

Devastating Floods in Mexico Test President Claudia Sheinbaum

When torrential rains hit a swath of Mexico last week, the Cazones River swelled so fast there was virtually no time to flee. In mere hours, the river rose by many feet, the authorities and residents said, overtaking its banks and pouring into...

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Constitution Insurance Company

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Constitution Insurance Company (Constitution) (Cambridge, NY). The outlook of these...

Best’s Commentary: Argentina’s Economic Recovery and Insurance Segment Reform Under Pressure

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Despite progress on sweeping reforms to its insurance regulations, Argentina remains a volatile environment for insurers due to high inflation, currency depreciation and investment uncertainty, which pressures...

Over 100 Michigan National Guard troops headed to the U.S.-Mexico border after ceremony at WMU Ice Arena

Around 120 Michigan National Guard Troops gathered at Western Michigan University’s Lawson Ice Arena Friday before being sent to the Southern border. Members of Michigan’s 1430th Engineer Company will be assisting U.S. Customs and Border...

Still time to get tickets for Penticton Business Excellence Awards gala

The gala takes place on Oct. 25 at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre Tickets are still available for the Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce's 38th annual Business Excellence Awards gala on Oct. 25. Out of the more than 100...

Deadly plane crash near Lansing mirrors similar business jet crash last year

New air traffic control audio captures pilots in an apparent struggle to regain control of a private business jet as the plane plunged into woods near Lansing, Michigan on Thursday, killing all three on board. “Stall recovery, stall recovery,” one...

Business : Malaysia's September 2025 Trade Up 9.8 Pct To Rm257.51 Bln -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade continued to show resilience in September 2025, growing by 9.8 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM257.51 billion, reversing the previous month’s contraction amid global trade uncertainties. In a...

Colorado’s Most Famous Mexican Restaurant is Ready for Halloween

Casa Bonita has been a Colorado staple since first opening its doors at its location at 6715 Colfax Avenue in Denver in 1974 and while it’s quite a bit different since being purchased and upgraded by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone...

UN faces ‘race to bankruptcy’ as Guterres unveils sharply reduced 2026 budget

The revised proposal marks a significant drop from his original ask for next year of $3.715 billion and is 15.1 per cent below the 2025 approved appropriation. Speaking to the Fifth Committee of the General Assembly – which handles UN finances and...

Deadly plane crash in Michigan mirrors similar business jet crash in Utah last year

Washington (CNN) — New air traffic control audio captures pilots in an apparent struggle to regain control of a private business jet as the plane plunged into woods near Lansing, Michigan on Thursday, killing all three on board. “Stall recovery,...

Amarillo celebrates top businesses at 2025 awards

Laughter, applause, and community pride filled the Amarillo Civic Center’s Heritage Room on Thursday evening, Oct. 16 as hundreds gathered to honor the winners of the 2025 Best of Amarillo Community’s Choice Awards. Hosted by the Amarillo...

DHS: Mexican cartels offer bounties for attacks on border, immigration agents

The Department of Homeland Security is warning that Mexican cartels have offered bounties for surveillance of, and attacks on, American border and immigration officers. DHS said in a news release that cartels have created a program to incentivize...

Lorena Saravia Brings Mexico's New Generation to H&M

For Lorena Saravia, it’s all about the women in her life. Her grandmother, who taught her to sew; her mother, who passed down an instinct for detail; the generations of Mexican women whose values thread their way through every garment she designs....