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The New Economics Of Growth In Miami's Tech Boom
Brian Krogol, CPA, CFO of Standard Premium Finance, gained recognition for earning the prestigious Elijah Watt Sells award. Miami's economic transformation continues to move past the growth-market phase and into a market that CFOs must plan around…
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[In This Economy] Apocalyptic rains and their economic costs
The rains of the past two weeks have proven apocalyptic, and they are also becoming an increasingly dire economic problem. On Monday, August 17, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) placed Metro…
Shanghai lays out digital economy plan to catch up with Beijing, Shenzhen
Shanghai has issued plans to boost its digital economy by doubling down on sectors including blockchain technology and AI infrastructure, as it steps up efforts to compete with other Chinese tech hubs such as Beijing and Shenzhen. In a new…
US urged to follow China's lead in treating data as an economic asset
As China deepens the commercialisation of its vast troves of data, the United States needs to develop its own national data strategy that treats data as an economic asset to better position itself to prevail in emerging technologies such as…
Reform says we need to choose between climate and economy. It's wrong | Larry Elliott
So now we know: the smart response to the UK's summer of record temperatures is to do precisely nothing. According to Richard Tice, Reform UK's deputy leader, the climate crisis is just one of those things. Nothing can be done about it, so we…
China's uneven economic recovery to drive investors back to AI stocks: analysts
China's K-shaped economic recovery is likely to keep investors betting on artificial-intelligence stocks, as the latest data indicates the tech sector remains a key driver for growth while consumption and property continue to act as drags…
The GOP's Fading Economic Advantage
As the 2026 midterms approach, a nationwide poll released in early August delivered a warning that goes to the heart of the Republican Party's political identity: for the first time in nearly a decade, voters said Democrats were better stewards of…
CNBC UK Exchange: Reflections on Britain's tough economic reality
The U.K. economy has struggled to generate sustained growth over the past 15 months, leaving Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey facing difficult decisions. Despite the lackluster economy, the FTSE 100 has risen by nearly…
New quantum computing facility in South Chicago expected to have economic impact in Illinois
State leaders hope the new massive quantum computing development on the city's South Side helps position Illinois as the next Silicon Valley. Getting it built was a priority for Gov. JB Pritzker, who pushed for big state funding for the Illinois…
Cuba's economic freefall is hiding a national security threat just miles from Florida: report
A new report warns that Cuba's relationships with Russia, China and Iran could provide America's adversaries with a strategic foothold just 90 miles from Florida, arguing that the island's deepening economic crisis does not necessarily make it less…
Israel's economic resilience: Growth and investment despite years of war
One of the downsides, among many, of living in a country involved in perpetual wars as we here seem to be, is that it is easy to forget there are thousands of other things going on simultaneously that are positive, worthy of praise, and even a…
Analysts Warn U.S. Economy Becoming Overly Dependent On Anne Hathaway
NEW YORK—Calling the current rate of theatrical releases starring the actress “unsustainable,” top analysts warned Wednesday that the U.S. economy was becoming overly dependent on Anne Hathaway. “Between Mother Mary, The…
Lesaka brings data science to SA's spaza economy
Roland Naidoo, COO of Lesaka's Merchant Division. JSE-listed fintech firm Lesaka Technologies is rebranding its point-of-sale devices division from Kazang Insights, to Lesaka Data & Insights, as part of consolidating its merchant-based businesses…
Macau unveils third five-year plan targeting diversified economy and urban revitalization
The Macau Special Administrative Region government has officially announced its “Third Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Macao Special Administrative Region (2026–2030)”. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT…
Rwanda to host Pan-African forum on creative economy
More than 2,000 participants from Rwanda, across Africa and beyond are expected to converge in Kigali for the 2026 Africa Creative Economy and Investment Forum (ACEIF), an annual gathering that seeks to drive conversations and partnerships on how…
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