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Sabah welcomes Japanese investors, particularly in Blue Economy sector, says Hajiji
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah welcomes Japanese investors to the state, particularly in the Blue Economy sector, says Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. The Chief Minister said the Blue Economy offers many investment opportunities and the state government's…
The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs? - BBC News
When 42-year-old Jacob Trigg lost his job as a project manager in the tech industry he didn't think it would take too long to find a new one - he always had before. But more than 2,000 job applications later he is still hunting, trying to make ends…
Rayner calls for Starmer to appoint night-time economy minister
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. Angela Rayner has called for Sir Keir Starmer to appoint…
Is the Trump economic boom here?
On the same day the latest jobs numbers were released, the payroll job count for 2025 was revised downward by 1 million. Trump used such downward revisions of jobs figures announced under former President Joe Biden to sow doubt about government…
Republican says US economy is built on 'fraud' and facing collapse
Former Texas Representative Ron Paul said the U.S. economic order rests on “fraud” rooted in the 1971 break from gold and warned that the current system is nearing its end, in a wide-ranging 90th-birthday interview on The Tucker…
Economic recovery continues despite uncertainties: finance ministry
Korea's economy continues to be on the path to recovery, supported by stronger domestic demand and a solid performance in the semiconductor sector, despite ongoing uncertainties, the finance ministry said Friday. The Ministry of Economy and Finance…
Malaysia's economy grows 6.3% in 4Q, above forecast
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian economy beat expectations with 6.3% growth in the fourth quarter of 2025 on the back of positive labour market conditions and income-related policy support. The 4Q economic print, the country's highest quarterly growth…
Rayner calls for Starmer to appoint night-time economy minister
Angela Rayner has called for Sir Keir Starmer to appoint a dedicated night-time economy minister as she warned “more needs to be done” to support the industry. In a challenge to the Labour Government, the former deputy prime minister…
UK economy disappoints in 2025 after 'subdued' year-end 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. Britain's economy stuttered to a near-halt at the end of…
What is GDP and how fast is the UK economy growing? - BBC News
The government repeatedly talks about the importance of economic growth. The latest figures show that the UK economy grew by 0.1% in the final three months of 2025, the same rate as in the previous quarter, and slightly slower than expected. The…
Ronna McDaniel: Mamdani and Khan Will Ruin NYC Economy | Opinion
When President Donald Trump tapped Elon Musk to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the Left lost its collective mind. Fast forward a year, and these “watchdogs” have fallen silent as New York City Mayor Zohran…
Shrinking US birth rate could cost economy $100 billion
A new report has warned that the United States' waning birth rate and slowing population growth could result in a major hit to its overall economic competitiveness. According to the estimates from IMPLAN, an economic impact analysis platform, had…
Opinion | Hong Kong should see the 'silver economy' as a golden opportunity
Hong Kong stands at a definitive demographic crossroads. With one-third of our population projected to be over 65 by the 2040s, the city can either treat ageing as a fiscal burden or it can transform longevity into a sustainable growth engine.
What drove the economy's disappointing end to 2025 and what lies ahead?
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 ended 2025 on a disappointing note as…
'The new mining boom': Government spending is reshaping the economy
The government's economic footprint and job generation expanded over the past decade as much as the substantial mining boom in the early 2000s, contributing to inflation pressures for the Reserve Bank of Australia. Federal and state governments are…
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