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Japan squeezed between economic and social demands
Japan is feeling a tightening squeeze between competing economic and social concerns. Economic dynamism, daily activity and social security solvency require a robust and growing labor force. The country's demographic profile means that substantial…
Why US threats to tighten economic vice on Iran might prolong war
The US appears to be intensifying its war efforts with an economic squeeze to force Iran to cave in before further talks, but Chinese observers say the strategy could risk prolonging the conflict and backfire on the US economy. With a two-week…
Drinking dries up amid tough US economy
Alcohol consumption might be in decline due to a cocktail of reasons, so to speak. There are affordability issues keeping people from splurging at their favorite bars, particularly as the economy slackens in President Donald Trump's second term…
How Peter Magyar's Hungary can become an economic powerhouse
Hungarian financial markets have welcomed Peter Magyar's Tisza Party victory over Viktor Orban. This historic moment could mark the beginning of a post-Orban economic boom. But only if the new leadership capitalizes on it. Hungary's road map to…
China, Russia ties driving N. Korean economic recovery: Seoul
North Korea's economy is showing signs of recovery as Pyongyang deepens trade and diplomatic ties with Russia and China, South Korea's unification ministry said in a report sent to AFP on Friday. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Rigid socialist…
Rosanna Law touts Kai Tak Sports Park as 'game changer' for event-driven economy
As the iconic Hong Kong International Rugby Sevens celebrates its 50th anniversary at Kai Tak Sports Park, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui has highlighted the event as a cornerstone of the city's 'event economy'…
Cuts to overseas aid will worsen shocks to global economy, David Miliband says
Cuts to overseas aid by countries including the US and the UK risk stoking global economic instability amid the humanitarian crisis resulting from the Iran war, David Miliband has said. The former British foreign secretary and head of the…
Strait of Hormuz blockade hurts Iran's economy, threatens to spike energy prices
The U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz has effectively shut down trade to and from Iran's ports, cutting off an estimated 90 percent of the Middle Eastern country's economy as the Trump administration looks to get Tehran back to the negotiating…
The 5 Smallest Economies in the World Are All Island Nations
Ranking the smallest economies in the world sounds simple, but it opens a window into how the global economy really works. When you rank smallest economies by nominal GDP, you are looking at gross domestic product at current prices, not quality of…
Gov't: Downward Risks on Domestic Economy Rising amid Protracted Iran War
Downward pressure on the domestic economy is on the rise amid the protracted Iran war, according to a government report. In a monthly assessment report on Friday, the finance ministry said the economy has faced increasing downside risks due to the…
2028 candidates will face a new kind of economic anger
Election after election, Democratic strategist James Carville's maxim, “It's the economy, stupid!” has held true. But in coming political campaigns, candidates will encounter an especially virulent strain of economic…
Gas Prices Undercut Trump's Sunny Economic Message
I'm Jonathan Tamari, senior Washington reporter for Bloomberg Government, and each weekday I'll be coming to you with inside-the-room reporting and insights that reveal what's really happening in Washington—and how it impacts you. Email me…
Wrexham's Hollywood takeover fuels economic boom
Wrexham's fairytale rise since a takeover by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney has not been limited to on-pitch success as a wave of new fans from around the globe has fuelled an economic boom in north Wales. Just over five years…
S. Korea, EU Agree to Expand Ties to Strategic Economic Partnership
South Korea and the European Union(EU) have agreed to establish a strategic economic partnership to enhance bilateral trade and economic security amid increasing global uncertainties. On Friday, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources…
Planet Money Turned Everyday Annoyances Into an Economics Book
There are a lot of things to be annoyed about in modern life. The high cost of food and housing and childcare. Dating apps that don't seem to work. The fear of AI replacing you at your job. These are all common complaints and concerns, and each of…
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