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Striking at the heart of Hollywood

As contract negotiations have continued, leaders of the Writers Guild of America have asked their members to give them authority to call a strike should they fail to reach an agreement on a new contract with studios by May 1. While a strike is not assured, many in Hollywood say…

Los Angeles Times · Apr 10, 2023

Cameroon aims to boost export revenues, rejoin AGOA - minister

Cameroon is working to boost export revenues to fend off a potential debt crisis and has relaunched talks with the U.S. to rejoin Washington's flagship trade initiative with Africa, its economy minister said on Monday.

Reuters · Apr 10, 2023

Climate emergency is the biggest health crisis of our time – bigger than Covid

As toll on public health and global economy rises, radical action is needed on greenhouse gas emissions

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2023

As India’s population soars above all, fewer women have jobs

India will soon eclipse China to become the world's most populous country, and its economy is among the fastest-growing

The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2023

Economy expected to grow 3.6% this year - central bank

Thailand's economy is expected to grow 3.6% this year, Bank of Thailand (BoT) governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said on TV channel JKN-CNBC on Monday.

Bangkok Post · Apr 10, 2023

Which global economy does your state match up to?

Fortune compares each state to the country with the most similar GDP. Texas, meet Canada; New York, meet Brazil.

Fortune · Apr 10, 2023

OECD predicts SE Asian growth to decline

Economic growth in Southeast Asia is forecast to drop from 5.6% in 2022 to 4.6% this year, pressured by weaker demand as the global economy slows, says the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Bangkok Post · Apr 9, 2023

National recycling scheme being launched for children's car seats

A scheme to recycle children's car seats is part of a push to move Australia closer to a circular economy, focusing on minimising our impact on the environment, while also keeping kids safe.

ABC News · Apr 9, 2023

Credit crackdown weighs on businesses

Even before the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank last month, other banks were getting stingier about making loans. That makes it harder for businesses trying to grow and raises the risk of recession.

WEKU · Apr 9, 2023

Five Times Faster by Simon Sharpe review – a radical but realistic path to net zero emissions

A former civil servant makes a persuasive case for dropping economy-wide emissions targets and focusing on tipping points where green technologies become affordable

The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2023