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Isle of Man breaks record with tourist economy soaring to £433m

The island attracts visitors to its heritage sites, natural landscapes and major motorsports events

The Independent UK · Jul 23

Boarding call: Can Adani succeed where so many airlines have failed?

Adani Group's potential airline entry could reshape India's aviation industry, but challenging the IndiGo-Air India duopoly will demand years of investment. Strong airport infrastructure, deep financial resources and aviation synergies offer advantages, while aircraft shortages, regulatory hurdles and tough airline economics remain the biggest obstacles.

The Economic Times · Jul 23

Grattan on Friday: One Nation’s spectre hangs over Labor national conference

Bill Kelty has been a member of the Labor Party since 1964 but he is not among the hundreds of delegates at the party’s national conference in Adelaide. If he were, the conference’s Thursday debate on the economy might have seen a touch of fire.

The Conversation · Jul 23

Bank profits flat amid headwinds

The Thai banking industry recorded virtually no growth in net profit for both the second quarter and the first half of 2026, as geopolitical tensions and a sluggish domestic economy weighed on performance.

Bangkok Post · Jul 22

Scott Bessent casually says the U.S. has more than $1 trillion in gold—and that it doesn’t matter for the dollar

The Treasury Secretary says he hasn’t been to Fort Knox, but said all $600 billion in gold there is “present and accounted for.”

Fortune · Jul 22

Paper leaks are the symptom, the jobs gold rush is the disease

India's economy features a limited number of well-paying jobs and many low-wage positions. Young people pursue selective education and government roles, seeking better opportunities. This intense competition mirrors a gold rush, wasting significant human resources. The system's flaws, not just exam leaks, breed inequality and underdevelopment. Investing in universal, quality…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

Trump in Georgia: Ossoff, Democrats ‘want to let the Marxists into power’

President Donald Trump was in Georgia’s Cobb County on Wednesday, diving into one of the nation’s most closely watched political battlegrounds where Republicans are looking to flip a Senate seat in November. The president and the GOP were hopeful his remarks at what was ostensibly an official White House event…

Roll Call · Jul 22

Connecticut treasurer race centers on ESG investing

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Ballotpedia · Jul 22

Why we face economic contraction

I have a monumental task: convincing readers that Thailand's economy is performing poorly and is likely to contract this year.

Bangkok Post · Jul 22

Re-Engineering the Creator Economy inside the Machine Age

As the creator economy grows, AI-powered workflows are transforming how agencies and creators scale content. Khime Media is using artificial intelligence to streamline digital media operations and reduce reliance on manual processes.

International Business Times · Jul 22