Malaysia’s stock market, once dubbed ‘world’s worst’, is making a comeback Malaysian stocks are having a moment in the sun amid robust economic growth and influx in investment by US tech giants. Al Jazeera · Oct 15, 2024
Unleashing the economic potential of second-hand clothing Second-hand clothing can help countries meet environmental targets, and drive economic growth - but needs support. A new report says governments need to help unleash the sector's economic potential. Karina Bolin, President of Humana People to People Italia, says it's important to focus on textiles of good quality, rather than… France 24 · Oct 14, 2024
Starmer Vows To Cut Red Tape As He Urges Foreign Investors To 'Back' UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday told global business leaders it was "time to back Britain", as he hosted a major summit aimed at securing much-needed funds to fuel economic growth after post-Brexit chaos. International Business Times · Oct 14, 2024
Starmer vows bonfire of red tape to get Britain building ahead of investment summit Sir Keir Starmer is pledging to ‘rip out the bureaucracy that blocks investment’ and ensure regulators prioritise economic growth in their decision-making The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2024
Keir Starmer vows to rip up investment red-tape as PM woos business leaders at London summit The Prime Minister makes his ‘pitch for Britain’ as he seeks to fire up the UK’s economic growth Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2024
P&O Ferries pull £1bn UK investment after Labour’s ‘cowboy’ attack Transport secretary Louise Haigh’s threat to boycott company over firing 800 workers triggers cancellation of announcement for major expansion of London Gateway port ahead of major government summit to attract investors to Britain The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2024
High skills, low protection: the legal hurdles for foreign workers in Indonesia Developing countries like Indonesia use foreign high-skilled and high-wage workers to drive economic growth and innovation. However, protection of their legal rights is often neglected, affecting these workers’ productivity and well-being and Indonesia’s reputation as a destination country for employment. The Conversation · Oct 11, 2024
Weekly Must-Read: China’s Stimulus Bomb Sparks Optimism, but Economy May Still Struggle The benchmark CSI 300 Index posted its biggest weekly gain in nearly 16 years and the yuan hit a 16-month high after the Politburo and central bank issued a barrage of measures to boost lending and bolster lagging economic growth Caixin Global · Oct 11, 2024
US Inflation Drops To Lowest Level In Three Years US inflation decreases to 2.4% in September, impacting core prices and economic growth. Job market shows improvement, influencing the presidential campaign. Top News · Oct 10, 2024
The US Economy Is Solid: Why Are Voters Gloomy? Cooling inflation, low unemployment, robust economic growth and... downbeat voters. International Business Times · Oct 9, 2024
Keir Starmer pins hopes for economic growth on British Hollywood – with new tax relief on its way The prime minister spoke exclusively to The Independent about how important the creative arts are to him personally, as someone who has grown up playing the flute and the violin The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2024
China Allocates Billion For Local Government Investment Projects China allocates 200 billion yuan for local government projects to boost economic growth, despite challenges like property crisis and weak spending. Top News · Oct 8, 2024
China Holds Off On Fresh Stimulus But 'Confident' Will Hit Growth Target Beijing has struggled to reignite business activity as officials target around five percent expansion, which analysts say is optimistic given the numerous headwinds, from a prolonged housing crisis to sluggish consumption and local government debt. International Business Times · Oct 8, 2024
Latinas Are Powering U.S. Economic Growth, Outpacing Non-Hispanic Growth Latinas' economic output surpasses the entire economy of Florida and places Latina economic output behind only California, Texas, and New York. Latin Times · Oct 6, 2024
The National (Scotland) · Oct 6, 2024 John Swinney to announce support for islands projects Monday during Shetland visit First Minister John Swinney is to attend a meeting in Shetland on Monday which aims to help drive economic growth and address key regional issues in…
Top News · Oct 1, 2024 Japan's Business Sentiment Holds Steady Amid Economic Growth Japan's economy shows resilience with stable business sentiment and positive indicators amidst cautious monetary policy.
The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2024 New figures show UK economic growth weaker than first thought The UK economy continued its recovery from recession at the end of last year
The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2024 Aim for 70% tertiary education takeup by 2040, say UK university chiefs Vice-chancellors say universities ‘essential to economic growth’ and that maintenance grants should be restored
The Conversation · Sep 27, 2024 How to get Britain back to work Addressing his party conference as prime minister for the first time, Keir Starmer made it clear that moving people into work is a priority for his government. He said even the long-term sick should be looking for a job where possible.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2024 UK economy to grow faster than Japan, Italy and Germany this year, says OECD Forecast upgrades UK to joint second after US but it is still expected to have highest inflation among G7 countries
Top News · Sep 24, 2024 President Biden Urges Private Sector To Invest In Clean Energy President Biden's address at Bloomberg Global Business Forum on climate action and economic growth.
Windows Central · Sep 23, 2024 OpenAI casts its AI net wider across low-income countries with $1 million in API credits through its new OpenAI Academy initiative OpenAI just unveiled a new program, OpenAI Academy, to help "developers and organizations leverage AI to solve hard problems and catalyze economic growth in their communities."
The National (Scotland) · Sep 23, 2024 Rachel Reeves urged to 'put down the axe' ahead of major conference speech SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has urged the Chancellor to “put down the axe” and deliver investment to stimulate economic growth.
France 24 · Sep 20, 2024 Davos in the French suburbs: How to boost the local economy? In this week's show we shine the spotlight on France’s "banlieues": the low-income neighbourhoods that are on the periphery of the country’s largest cities. On September 17th and 18th, the first ever “banlieue economic forum” took place in Paris – providing an opportunity for the businesses, associations and politicians of…
The Conversation · Sep 20, 2024 What are the political consequences of austerity? A history lesson for Keir Starmer The British government has argued that a black hole exists in the public finances to the tune of £22 billion in this financial year. It claims that dealing with this will involve a period of fiscal restraint, which usually means spending cuts.