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Shift in consumer behaviour is crucial to success of sustainable shopping, report finds

A new report shows that there needs to be a sea change in how shoppers consume and view products to encourage them to engage in recycling and repair initiatives

Birmingham Post · Aug 2, 2022

Tourism jump to power growth to 5-year high in 2023: Prayut

A faster-than-expected rebound in international visitors is putting Thailand’s economy on course to return to pre-pandemic growth by next year, according to the prime minister.

Bangkok Post · Aug 2, 2022

Cardiff economy thriving but lags on high wage employment says report

The Welsh capital is leading on GDP per capita but falling behind the UK and London on average earnings

Birmingham Post · Aug 2, 2022

Argentina's economy superminister appoints top advisers

Argentina's new economy superminister appointed his top advisers on Monday, vowing to stop high inflation and the deterioration of the South American country's economy.

Reuters · Aug 1, 2022

Depa touts high tech farming

Thailand's farming sector is expected to steer towards tech adoption, referred to as Agricultural 2.0 and 3.0, over the next five years, driven by lower equipment costs and the government's support, according to the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa).

Bangkok Post · Aug 1, 2022

Gas prices, economy not the only issues in election this fall

Is cheap gas worth losing a functioning democracy?

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 1, 2022

3 Dividend-Paying Stocks to Consider During a Recession

Rising inflation, the Fed’s hawkish stance to tame it, and an economic contraction for two consecutive quarters have stoked fears of a recession in the U.S. economy. Amid the likely economic downturn, investors could consider investing in stocks that provide a steady income in the form of dividends. Therefore, we…

StockNews.com · Aug 1, 2022

Italy's right-wing frontrunners see room to revamp national Recovery Plan

The Brothers of Italy party, in pole position for next month's elections, sees room to revamp parts of an European Union-funded investment programme to help the economy tackle an energy crisis and soaring costs, a party official said on Monday.

Reuters · Aug 1, 2022

Sanctions against Russia are not backfiring

Letters: Immoral behaviour must be challenged, says David Sutherland, while Scott Blau highlights the economic effects, and Bohdan Kisil says the moral effect on Ukrainians is incalculable

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2022

GST levies on food items won’t burden poor, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister says GST Council is a constitutional body where Modi doesn’t take decisions, but State Finance Ministers take them

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2022