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Labour has abandoned the missions that brought it to power. Here’s how Burnham could revive them

With a new prime minister incoming, Labour faces a fundamental question about its economic vision, says economics professor Mariana Mazzucato

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28

Kingdom targets slice of $4tn commercial boom

Thailand is eyeing growth in the "global pink economy" as speakers at a forum highlight rising market value, changing consumer behaviour and new investment opportunities.

Bangkok Post · Jun 27

Millennial Mothers Wait: The Average Age of First-Time Moms Is Now 27.5 — Economics and Fertility Technology Are Driving the Shift

The average age of first-time mothers in the United States has climbed to 27.5, continuing a decades-long trend that’s reshaping American families. In 1970, the average first-time mother was just 21.4 years old, highlighting how dramatically the timing of parenthood has changed over the past half-century. Researchers say the shift…

Budget and the Bees · Jun 27

Illegal World Cup streamers blocked

The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has stepped up efforts to combat illegal streaming and online gambling platforms during the World Cup, forging closer cooperation with rights holder Monomax to accelerate the removal of infringing content and illicit websites.

Bangkok Post · Jun 26

Census data shows baby boomers still dominate the U.S. economy as Gen X and young Americans lose ground

New Census data shows the 65+ population grew 16.2% since 2020 — nearly triple the rate of millennials — as younger generations scatter to exurban fringes.

Fortune · Jun 26

The Right Way To Fight a Trade War

Economist Soumaya Keynes discusses Trump’s tariff policies, how China changed the global economy, and why trade wars require restraint.

Reason · Jun 26

India well-poised for rapid growth despite risks from West Asia war and El Nino: ITC

Despite facing geopolitical instability and weather-related challenges, India's economy is expected to grow robustly at 6.9% in FY27. This growth is bolstered by favorable agricultural conditions, significant government infrastructure investments, and a resurgence in both rural and urban demand. While global tensions present risks, India's demographic advantages and ongoing digital…

The Economic Times · Jun 26

VivaTech 2026: Space race hits new heights with reusable technology

Space loomed large over the 2026 VivaTech festival. Startups and technology giants alike have entered the new space economy – a sector previously dominated by government agencies. FRANCE 24’s Business Editor Kate Moody sat down with Marta Oliveira, Co-founder and Chief Operations Officer at Atmos Space Cargo, to talk about…

France 24 · Jun 26

A goat’s tooth may have solved a 100-year debate about ancient Greek farming

The agricultural economy was the backbone of wealth in ancient Greece. Food brought people together, whether in smaller groups at a wine-drinking symposium, or the entire community in a sacrificial feast of epic proportions. In The Odyssey, the ancient Greek epic poem, Odysseus’s son joins one of these early feasts…

The Conversation · Jun 26

The jobs most exposed to extreme heat — and why it matters for Europe's economy

Construction and agriculture are Europe's most heat-exposed industries, with transport, manufacturing and energy also facing growing disruption as climate change pushes temperatures higher.

Euronews · Jun 26