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How better access to vision correction can improve the global economic outlook

New evidence suggests poor access to eye care is holding back economic growth in low-income countries.

Fortune · Feb 14, 2023

2 Wholesale Stocks You Shouldn't Hesitate to Buy in 2023

The wholesale industry is poised to grow significantly this year owing to growth in e-commerce, easing supply chain disruptions, and improved economic growth outlook. Hence, it could be wise to add fundamentally stable wholesale stocks Kroger (KR) and BJ's Wholesale Club (BJ) to your portfolio this year. Keep reading….

StockNews.com · Feb 14, 2023

Zimbabwe’s budget plans open door for growth. But only if high interest rates don't derail them

When Zimbabwe’s finance minister Mthuli Ncube presented the national budget for 2023 to Parliament in November 2022, he placed high emphasis on a raft of initiatives designed to spur strong economic growth and unleash economic transformation. These included financing of infrastructure projects, education, health, value chains and other public investments.

The Conversation · Feb 14, 2023

Kenya's president wants taxes to replace foreign debt – seven ways to get there

In the run-up to Kenya’s 2022 polls, economic issues, particularly public debt and joblessness, took centre stage. The Kenya Kwanza team led by William Ruto suggested that Kenya had over-borrowed, a habit they pledged to stop. Ruto’s rivals defended the debt, insisting investment in infrastructure would spur economic growth.

The Conversation · Feb 8, 2023

Earthquakes to disrupt Turkey's growth, stretch budget as Erdogan heads to elections

Massive earthquakes in Turkey will add billions of dollars of spending to Ankara's budget and cut economic growth by up two percentage points this year, officials and economists said, as the government faces huge rebuilding ahead of tight elections.

Reuters · Feb 8, 2023

Editorial: Boosting China’s Growth Requires Addressing Fundamental Problems

Enhancing confidence and improving expectations depend on deepening reform

Caixin Global · Feb 6, 2023

Indonesian economic growth rises to 9-year high

Indonesia's economic growth accelerated to a nine-year high in 2022 despite global uncertainty and a final-quarter slowdown, official data showed Monday, owing to soaring commodity prices and easing Covid-19 curbs.

Bangkok Post · Feb 6, 2023

Co Armagh man on how apprenticeships can open doors and unlock economic growth

"There are so many different kinds of apprenticeships out there in lots of subjects and the one that suits you will come along."

Belfast Live · Feb 6, 2023

Pakistan's Musharraf, military ruler who allied with the U.S. and promoted moderate Islam

Pervez Musharraf, the four-star general who ruled Pakistan for nearly a decade after seizing power in a bloodless coup in 1999, oversaw rapid economic growth and attempted to usher in socially liberal values in the conservative Muslim country.

Reuters · Feb 5, 2023

Working for cash in hand can be a vital career step and a way out of poverty

Being paid for work in cash is often frowned upon in the UK. It can be seen as a way of avoiding tax, or cheating the system, and detrimental to economic growth.

The Conversation · Feb 3, 2023