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Editorial | Politburo meeting signals cautious confidence in China's economy
The midyear Politburo meeting has long served as a critical checkpoint for Beijing, offering the central government a vital opportunity to reassess the first half of the year and steer the nation towards a more realistic economic trajectory for the…
China draws 'red lines' around its economic model ahead of EU, US trade talks
China is energetically defending its economic policy mix that favours advanced industries over consumption, adopting a posture analysts see as demonstrating increasing confidence ahead of looming trade talks with Europe and the United States.
Data centers alone won't build the AI economy
In my previous column, I argued that artificial intelligence is quietly restoring geography as a competitive advantage. For much of the Internet era, distance became increasingly irrelevant. Computing migrated into distant cloud data centers…
Cosatu's call for action: solutions for South Africa's economic crisis
At the upcoming national congress, the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) will unite workers from across the country to confront the pressing economic challenges facing the working class, including the soaring cost of living and rising…
Analysis-China draws 'red lines' around its economic model ahead of EU, US trade talks
By Claire Fu, Kevin Yao and Liangping Gao SINGAPORE/BEIJING, Aug 3 (Reuters) - China is energetically defending its economic policy mix that favours advanced industries over consumption, adopting a posture analysts see as demonstrating increasing…
Exclusive | Trump to swing through California on Tuesday, Nevada on Wednesday to tout economic success
WASHINGTON — President Trump will trek to California on Tuesday for a fundraising trip, part of a two-day West Coast swing where he will tout his work on the economy and take a few jabs at Gov. Gavin Newsom. During his swing through…
UK Stock Market May Outperform if AI Bubble Bursts, Capital Economics Says
The U.K. stock market could prove more resilient than many global peers if the artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom reverses, according to Capital Economics, which argues that the FTSE 100 is better positioned than tech-heavy markets to…
Israel's labor shortage shows why foreign workers are vital to the economy
The recent Knesset debate over expanding foreign worker quotas has reignited a familiar public discussion. Critics argue that the system lacks proper planning and oversight, that foreign workers are replacing Israelis, and that their numbers have…
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This Next-Gen GLP-1 Is Blowing Up the Black Market Economy
When I started taking Ozempic in 2020, it felt niche. The zeitgeist hadn't caught on yet—it was simply a medication prescribed by my board-certified endocrinologist. Fast-forward to 2026, and I know more people taking or at least talking…
ASEAN countries should share data to propel regional economic growth: Chan Chun Sing
SINGAPORE - If countries in ASEAN work together on data sharing, energy and finance, it will provide a basis to propel the rest of the region's economic activities, said Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing on Aug 3. ASEAN must then overcome the…
UK Economy Faces 2027 Recession Risk if Strait of Hormuz Stays Closed, EY Warns
Britain's economy could slip into recession in 2027 if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to global shipping beyond the middle of next year, according to new forecasts released by EY on Monday. The accounting firm's latest outlook highlights the…
Workers' Party to table motion calling for an 'economy of the future' for all Singaporeans
'This is our attempt to answer the pressing questions of the day and to write our own economic playbook,' said WP MP Kenneth Tiong. SINGAPORE: The Workers' Party (WP) will be introducing a motion in parliament on Tuesday (Aug 4) calling for an…
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Andy Burnham's vague vision isn't enough - ministers must fix 1 gaping hole in economy
Andy Burnham's vague vision isn't enough Andy Burnham has made jobs, opportunity and raising living standards central to his vision for government. He is right to do so. But if ministers are serious about reducing youth unemployment, employment…
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