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Peru's Economic Miracle Is At Stake as Voters Head to Polls
Peruvians are heading to the polls on Sunday in what is expected to be a tight presidential runoff, with the model behind one of Latin America's most stable economies at stake. Voters will decide whether they finally give a shot to three-time…
What Comes After Economic Nihilism: Gen-Z's New American Dream
Young adult lost the stairs to move up For 70 years, the American Dream came with a clear path. School. Job. Promotion. Mortgage. House. Financial freedom. But many young adults feel the path has disintegrated. Headline economic numbers such as GDP…
Businesses fear for economy if Swiss vote to cap population at 10 million
Switzerland goes to the polls on June 14 to vote on whether to cap its population at 10 million people in a referendum some have likened to a “Swiss Brexit,” alarming many businesses who fear an economic blow should the…
DLR extension to Thamesmead could drive £15.6bn in economic growth
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. A planned DLR extension to Thamesmead could…
Why Trump's War Hasn't Broken Iran's Economy
Iran's economy was already under strain before the US and Israel launched their war on the Islamic Republic. It was grappling with negative growth, soaring inflation and a currency crisis. Those problems have been compounded by strikes on the…
'Swiss Brexit' population cap vote sparks fears of economic blow
Switzerland is poised for a pivotal vote on 14 June, as citizens head to the polls to decide on a proposal to cap the nation's population at 10 million. The referendum, which some have dubbed a 'Swiss Brexit', has sparked alarm among businesses…
Hong Kong tycoon bets China will overtake US economy 'in next decade or so'
Hong Kong property tycoon Gordon Wu Ying-sheung has predicted that China will overtake the US as the world's largest economy in the next decade or so, propelled by rapid technological advances while Washington is weighed down by massive defence…
Busan reengineers its local economy for BTS windfall
Global cities hosting stadium-sized concerts face a familiar dilemma: Massive crowds arrive, spend money exclusively at the venue and depart, leaving nearby neighborhood merchants with little more than traffic congestion and litter. Ahead of the…
Economy continues 'gradual improvement' on strong chip exports: KDI
The Korean economy continued to improve gradually, supported by semiconductor-led strong exports, amid lingering uncertainties stemming from the Middle East, a state-run think tank said Monday. 'Despite the downside risks to the economy posed by…
Tony Award winning shows coming to DCPA help grow Colorado's economy
Fresh off the conclusion of the 79th Annual Tony Awards, many of the productions recognized on Broadway are expected to make their way to Denver, highlighting the city's growing role in the arts and entertainment industry. Beyond bringing acclaimed…
China on track to surpass US as world's leading travel and tourism economy
China is on track to overtake the US as the world's largest outbound travel market, according to new research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Data from the new 2026 Economic Impact Research (EIR) found China has shown how long-term…
'It's the economy, stupid': PM says people feel system is not working
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appealed to Australians to embrace a more patriotic mindset and reject the politics of division as economic pressures continue to turbocharge voters' interest in One Nation. Pauline Hanson's populist movement has…
Is Canada in a recession? What to know after a volatile week of economic data
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US on track to lose its title as the world's leading tourism economy
China is projected to surpass the United States as the world's largest outbound travel market, according to new research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The country welcomed over 68 million international visitors in 2025, marking a…
The big flaw in PM's 'it's the economy, stupid' response to One Nation
Anthony Albanese's use of a famous political catchphrase to diagnose the shock rise of One Nation is apt, but the prime minister has missed a fundamental point in the remedy. “It's the economy, stupid,” Albanese declared on Monday…
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