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Takaichi's first economic policy blueprint puts defense industry revival in focus
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party has signed off on the first economic and fiscal policy guidelines of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration, part of a broader push to boost Japan's defense industrial base and mass drone production to…
Trump's economic war on Black America
Donald Trump claims he is a great friend to Black America. He loves “my African Americans,” he says, and claims to be the greatest president for Black people since Abraham Lincoln. He has pledged to protect “Black jobs”…
These Are The States Driving America's Economic Growth
The U.S. economy grew 2.1% in real terms in 2025, but that national figure tells only part of the story. While every state economy expanded, some grew nearly ten times faster than others. Using the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic…
How the Gold Coast is becoming the country's most diverse economy
Today, that phrase – “have a crack” – is synonymous with our city's approach to so many ideas. Diversifying the economy from the traditional industry bases of tourism and construction has been at the heart of my approach…
Price of water is not about economics; it's justice
The Moody's water management ratings, published in June, place India in the highest water-risk category. With 18 per cent of the world population, India has access to only about 4 per cent of global freshwater resources. In 2024, the Ministry of…
UK economy set to have stayed in slow lane after Iran war held back growth
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. The UK's economy is expected to have been stagnant for…
How former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani built Qatar's economy
Qatar's Father Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at the age of 74. During his 18-year rule, Sheikh Hamad reshaped the energy-rich country's domestic and global footprint. list of 4 items list 1 of 4 Japan's pet care industry booms as…
Hedge Fund CIO: 'We Haven't Yet Diffused AI Across The Economy To The Degree That It Can Be Useful'
“President Putin said, ‘I would love to meet Zelensky in Moscow.' And I said, ‘I don't think...you know, I have to put myself in his position. I don't know that he'd go to Moscow,” said Trump, seated next to Zelensky in…
How a marathon became an economic asset for western Uganda
Just a few years ago, August was a quiet month for many businesses in Uganda's Kasese District. Hotels had vacant rooms, restaurants relied largely on local customers, and tourism followed its usual seasonal rhythm. Today, it is one of the…
Trump voters split on economy as inflation, Iran conflict cloud outlook (DXY:)
Many investors and voters have grown more dissatisfied with Trump's handling of the economy, despite initial support due to unmet expectations around inflation, affordability, and fiscal priorities. Concerns include persistent inflation, higher…
UK economy set to stagnate as Iran war and high energy costs hold back growth
The UK economy is expected to have remained stagnant for another month, with industries under pressure and geopolitical tensions hindering growth. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) will publish May's gross domestic product (GDP) figures on…
Speaker Ohana reduces Knesset budget to support Israel's economy
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana has reduced the Knesset's budget by an additional NIS 50 million for the purpose of supporting the country's economy, the Knesset announced on Sunday. Ohana said he had informed Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich about his…
UK economy set to have stayed in slow lane after Iran war held back growth
The UK's economy is expected to have been stagnant for another month as some industries come under pressure and the Iran war continues to hold back growth. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) will publish May's gross domestic product (GDP)…
War Leaves Economy With More Stubborn Inflation, Economists Project
The good news: War with Iran didn't hurt the U.S. nearly as much as economists feared. The bad news: It left inflation, already above the Federal Reserve's 2% target, more persistent—and left the Fed with no room to cut interest rates.
Fading research hubs are stalling Kerala's leap into the bio-economy
Kerala has long taken pride in its literacy, scientific temper, and environmental consciousness. Home to the biodiverse Western Ghats and centuries of traditional knowledge, it should have emerged as India's leading hub for biological research and…
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