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Opinion | China's economy on the right track despite polarised economic data
China's latest trade and gross domestic product figures reflect a polarisation of its economic development. Reports of a stronger-than-expected trade performance were followed by news of lower-than-expected economic growth. Worryingly, this shows…
HKJC submits blueprint to boost equine industry, sports economy, and philanthropy in HK's first Five-Year Plan
The Hong Kong Jockey Club has officially submitted a comprehensive set of recommendations for the city's inaugural Five-Year Plan covering 2026 to 2030. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Aimed at deepening Hong Kong's integration into broader…
UK economy returns to growth in May
The UK's economy returned to growth in May after having shrunk in the previous month, the latest official data has shown. The economy expanded by 0.1%, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said, driven by growth in the UK's service sector…
How The Value Of Brand Trust Rises Amid Economic Uncertainty
Jodi Amendola is EVP of Platform Growth at Supreme Group, a next-gen marketing and communications platform for healthcare and life sciences. Economic uncertainty appears to be the new certainty. Of course, the economy has always had ups and…
Ending Temporary Protected Status program is a moral and economic catastrophe
On June 25, six conservative Supreme Court justices cleared the way for the Trump administration to enact the largest elimination of legal status from immigrants in modern American history. This ruling will not only destroy families and upend…
Latin America's economic saga: How to escape the low-growth trap
July 16 (UPI) -- Latin America has long lived with a frustrating paradox. The region has abundant natural resources and a young population. Its economies, however, have grown at disappointing rates for decades. This is not a historical footnote.
UK economy eked out growth in May amid Iran war pressures
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 economy returned to growth in May, but official…
Bank earnings reports show economy is running resilient
On Tuesday and Wednesday, several of the country's largest banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Goldman Sachs, reported earnings and provided updates on the economy and the financial health of households. These earnings reports are…
UK economy returns to growth in May
The UK's economy grew by 0.1% in May, the latest official data has shown. The modest increase was driven by growth in the UK's service sector, but offset by falls in the production and construction sectors, the Office for National Statistics (ONS)…
Why Real Economy Assets May Be A Smart Bet In An AI-Driven World
Yerik Aubakirov, serial entrepreneur and CEO of EA Group Holding Ltd. Until recently, SaaS was a reliable sector for venture capital investment. Developing a solution to a corporate pain point was expensive and difficult. But if a startup…
Andy Burnham's early boost as UK economy does better than expected
Andy Burnham got an early boost as figures revealed the UK economy did better-than-expected in May. The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product - the value of everything the country churns out - grew 0.1%, after the same sized…
Jersey should support economy with own products - Genuine Jersey
Jersey should support its economy 'rather than other countries' by supplying its shops with local products, according to the organisation that works to protect the provenance of home produced goods. Genuine Jersey has been running for 25 years, has…
UK economy grew by 0.1% in May despite impact of Iran war
The UK economy grew by 0.1% in May, despite the impact of the Iran war on energy costs, official figures show. The Office for National Statistics said GDP rose, in line with economists' forecasts, following a 0.1% decline in April. Despite April's…
Moody's Analytics: AI Boom Fuels K-Shaped Global Economic Growth
Moody's Analytics reveals a 'K-shaped' global economic growth trajectory, where the artificial intelligence boom propels certain countries and industries forward, while others face challenges and lag behind. The global economy is experiencing…
Development Economics for an Age of Upheaval
CAPE TOWN—The economist Dani Rodrik recently reopened one of development economics' most enduring debates, arguing that developing countries should shift their attention from manufacturing to productivity-enhancing services. In doing so, he…
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