KTU budget reflects State’s knowledge economy dreams Document presented today provides thrust on translational research and innovative startups The Hindu · May 23, 2022
Tunisian union calls national strike, rejects president's dialogue Tunisia's powerful labour union said on Monday it would hold a national strike over wages and the economy after refusing to take part in a limited dialogue proposed by the president as he rewrites the constitution. Reuters · May 23, 2022
Economic outlook has 'darkened', business and government leaders warn in Davos Multiple threats to the global economy topped the worries of the world's well-heeled at the annual Davos think-fest on Monday, with some flagging the risk of a worldwide recession. Reuters · May 23, 2022
Zelenskyy issues Davos demand to shun Russia, invest in Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia’s economy should be shut off from the world and invited global investors to shift resources into Ukraine to help rebuild the country from the devastation wrought by Vladimir Putin’s war. Tribune News Service · May 23, 2022
President Zelensky tells global business leaders at Davos: ‘Do not deal with Russia anymore’ The Ukrainian president called for maximum sanctions against Russia, including an oil embargo to cripple the economy Evening Standard · May 23, 2022
Editorial: To Stabilize Employment, Trust the Market Reforms must be implemented to tackle the challenges ahead, and provide desirable jobs for the majority of the population Caixin Global · May 23, 2022
How has Nigeria’s digital currency fared since its launch? Adoption rates of the eNaira, Africa’s first official digital currency, have been low since its introduction in October. Al Jazeera · May 23, 2022
How to become an influencer - by a gig economy expert It could be a side hustle or even your next career move Wales Online · May 23, 2022
Economists are marking down growth forecasts — and that's good news Slower growth is needed to help cool inflation. Axios · May 23, 2022
Biden outlines economic framework for US, Asian nations - Roll Call President Biden, on a trip to Tokyo, lays out an economic framework for the US and 12 other countries to counter China's influence. Roll Call · May 23, 2022
Davos 2022: War in Ukraine tops agenda as World Economic Forum returns The World Economic Forum has opened in Davos, Switzerland for its first in-person meeting in more than two years. Political and business leaders are gathering to discuss the most pressing challenges for the global economy in a world that has drastically changed since the last time the event took place… France 24 · May 23, 2022
Travel and tourism sector needs to fill 70,000 new roles annually for next 10 years Tourism revival hopes are high but in the short term, international visitor spend is so low it is hampering the country’s economic recovery Wales Online · May 23, 2022
Biden pitches Democrats as saviors for US economy ahead of midterm elections Amid unyielding criticism from Republicans, Biden warns as bleak as it seems now, Republican control of Congress would be worse The Guardian - US · May 23, 2022
Hungary must work with EU on Russian oil embargo - German economy minister German Economy Minister Robert Habeck has warned Hungary against blocking efforts to impose an European Union-wide embargo on Russian oil imports in response to the war in Ukraine. Reuters · May 23, 2022
The Hindu · May 23, 2022 Digital economy is space for future opportunity between India, U.S.: USIBC ‘Digital economy trade is the goose that lays the golden eggs,’ says Atul Keshap
Bangkok Post · May 23, 2022 Waiting for China Since China began to open up and reform its economy in 1978, growth has averaged almost 10% a year, and more than 800 million people have been lifted out of poverty. There have also been significant improvements in access to health, education and other services, with the mainland now an…
360info · May 23, 2022 Special Report: New geopolitics 360info is exploring the new alliances being forged in the wake of the war in Ukraine, and the impact they are having on the international world order.
360info · May 23, 2022 Ukraine a cautionary tale for a China eyeing Taiwan China has long wondered how the world might react to a conflict in Taiwan. The invasion of Ukraine has given them good insight.
The Times of India · May 23, 2022 Maharashtra joins World Economic Forum in fight against plastic pollution DAVOS: Maharashtra, India's largest state in terms of GDP, on Sunday joined the World Economic Forum's Global Plastic Action Partnership to advance regional efforts to fight plastic pollution. With the new partnership announced here during the WEF Annual Meeting 2022, Maharashtra has joined a growing list of global economies that…
The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2022 Market response to Australia’s new Labor government will be ‘muted’, economists say Analysts say election of Albanese government will not ‘shift the dial’ on economic forecasts
Bangkok Post · May 22, 2022 Have we hit the limits to growth? Fifty years ago this spring, one of the most influential books of the twentieth century was published. Written for the Club of Rome by Donella Meadows and colleagues at MIT, The Limits to Growth used new computer models to forecast an uncontrollable collapse in the global population and economy if…
The Conversation · May 22, 2022 A new dawn over stormy seas: how Labor should manage the economy Labor has inherited an economy with a pretty full “head of steam”.
Tribune News Service · May 22, 2022 Biden adviser says US economy can withstand Fed inflation fight White House economic adviser Brian Deese stopped short of ruling out a U.S. recession as the Federal Reserve combats inflation, saying the central bank needs space to do its job.
The Independent UK · May 22, 2022 Consumers defy inflation to support economy. For how long? With prices across the economy soaring at their fastest pace in decades, you might think Americans would tap the brakes on spending
The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2022 How the narrative of full employment Britain hides the real story If economy goes into tailspin, gap between areas with weak and strong labour markets would be exposed