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The AI-Proof Economy
George Wells, Founder & CEO, Wells Group of New York. AI is the future. Its integration into society will make products cheaper, processes more streamlined and companies smaller and more efficient. The tool will also reveal that some business…
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[In This Economy] Economic impacts of the 'historic' P85 wage hike
On July 25, the first tranche of Metro Manila's new minimum wage takes effect. Wage Order NCR-27, approved by the regional tripartite wage board on June 30, adds P60 to the daily minimum now, and another P25 in January 2027. That brings the…
Tourism worth record £433m to Isle of Man economy
The Isle of Man's tourism industry has reached a record value of £433.4 million, an increase of £256 million since 2016. The latest figures from the annual Visitor Economy Report show 352,301 people visited the Island in 2025, up 6.9%…
Americans Want AI Controlled Before It Reshapes The Economy
Artificial intelligence has moved from a futuristic concept to an everyday reality faster than almost any technology in history. Businesses are integrating AI into their operations. Consumers are using AI-powered tools for work, research and daily…
The experience economy is heading into . . . a nuclear missile silo?
Burrowed more than 100 feet in the ground, the concrete shell of one of the most fearsome pieces of Cold War infrastructure is being brought back to life. This November, the Twistflower Nuclear Missile Silo in Roswell, New Mexico, will reopen, not…
The AI Economy Is Already Here. The Question Is What Comes Next.
How will AI affect the future of work and prosperity? In early July 2026, Elon Musk posted his answer on X. 'AI+Robots will be able to do everything, resulting in universal high income. Work will be optional.' The Big Short investor Michael Burry…
Emirates just gave economy passengers something nice for once
You've just settled into your seat on an international flight. Next to you, a baby is crying. Somewhere down the aisle, another passenger has just unwrapped a tuna sandwich. And to make matters worse, you realize you forgot your neck pillow.
Gov. Shapiro highlights major investments in innovation, economic development
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Op-Ed: Trying to manage space debris with economics and forward planning is the only option
It's an appalling, dangerous junkyard up there. The European Space Agency estimates that there are well over 140 million pieces of space junk of various sizes in orbit. With possibly millions of proposed new satellites, the situation is likely to…
The AI Agent Economy Just Went Live. Your Money Needs House Rules
AI Agent Concept. Person interacts with AI agent technology, analytics charts, performance KPIs, symbolizing artificial intelligence in business innovation. data analysis for business intelligence, dashboard ui, The x402 Foundation was launched as…
South Africa's democratic divide exposed as economic exclusion deepens
A new analysis argues that the decline of formal employment is closely linked to weakening democratic participation, revealing a growing divide between prosperous and struggling communities. Image: Ayanda Ndamane / Independent Newspapers Post…
Britain's new prime minister must solve the old riddle of how to reinvigorate a slow-growing economy
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham's announcements during his first 24 hours on the job underscore the political and financial challenges he faces as he tries to jump-start the country's sluggish economy. Burnham, from Britain's left-leaning Labour…
Kenya Reveals 30-Year Plan to Reach Developed-Economy Status
Kenya unveiled a 30-year plan to transform the East African nation into a high-income industrialized economy by focusing on increased farm productivity, expanded export-oriented manufacturing, and deeper technology and innovation. The 2030-60 plan…
Pali Lehohla: South Africa's economy could triple with urgent reform
Former Statistician-General Pali Lehohla has laid bare the troubling reality of South Africa's economy during the Electoral Commission's Thought Leadership Seminar held in Centurion on Tuesday. South Africa's R7 trillion economy should be a R21…
Google operations add €10bn to Irish economy, research finds
New research indicates tech giant Google's operations added €10 billion to Ireland's economy last year, with the search and ads business named as one of the biggest contributors. The research, which was carried out by Implement Consulting…
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