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Economic Watch: In China's mountain city, drones and robots give lemon industry a lift
CHONGQING, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- For generations, Liu Wanyun's family harvested lemons by hand, bending low to pick the fruit and carrying heavy loads down the mountain, but now advanced technology offers him a new helping hand. In an orchard in...
Economist: Quarry licence won’t boost Tobago’s economy
Elizabeth Gonzales Tobago Correspondent Economist Dr Vanus James says the newly reapproved licence for the Studley Park Quarry will not make a real difference to Tobago’s economy unless the island starts producing...
Economic Daily News Leads Taiwanese Exhibitors to Strong Performance at AAPEX 2025
The most influential automotive aftermarket trade show in North America, AAPEX 2025 (Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo), was held from November 4 to 6 at The Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, USA. This year's edition attracted...
Massive investments needed to sustain current economic stability – Alaje
Economist and senior partner at SPM Professionals, Dr. Paul Alaje has said that to drive the current economic stability, there is a need for massive investments in the public sector. Dr. Alaje said this while fielding questions from journalists...
Interview: CIIE a global public good in trade, says Kyrgyz economist
BISHKEK, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- The China International Import Expo (CIIE) is "a global public good" in international trade and serves as a key gateway to the world's largest consumer market, a Kyrgyz economist has said. As the 8th CIIE opened on...
Bagudu advocates increased Nigeria, Germany collaboration to achieve $1trn economy
Bagudu advocates increased Nigeria, Germany collaboration to achieve $1trn economy By Benjamin Umuteme Abuja Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, has asserted that a result-oriented collaboration between Nigeria and...
South-South region key to unlocking Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy potentials – Oyetola
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has reaffirmed that the South-South region occupies a central place in Nigeria’s quest to unlock the full potential of its marine and blue economy. He described the region as an important...
Gold Trades In Volatile Range As US Economic Data Comments From Federal Reserve Officials Dampen Additional Rate Cut Expectations
New Delhi: Gold futures on Thursday traded in a volatile range as stronger US economic data and firm comments from Federal Reserve officials dampened the expectations of additional rate cuts, limiting gains in the precious metal.On the Multi...
Data tells tale of 2 economies
NILES — Tapping into your emotions when it comes to the economy? Probably feeling miserable. The numbers point to a better situation. Chad Oviatt sees a disconnect taking place with the soft data — consumer confidence and consumer sentiment, for...
Cyprus Business Now: digital economies, innovators, taxes, VAT, housing
The Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO) this week launched the Digital Economy Navigator 2025 (DEN 2025) during the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, highlighting Cyprus’ strong performance in digital governance, broadband...
Chamber speaker: Numbers show economy is relatively healthy
NILES — Tapping into your emotions when it comes to the economy? Probably feeling miserable. The numbers point to a better situation. Chad Oviatt sees a disconnect taking place with the soft data — consumer confidence and consumer sentiment, for...
Internet shutdowns threaten Africa’s economic growth, body warns
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 6 – Frequent internet shutdowns across Africa are threatening economic growth, eroding investor confidence, and stifling innovation, the digital rights group Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has warned. PIN in a statement singled out...
Sri Lanka’s budget to drive economic reforms, meet IMF goals
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will unveil the national budget on Friday, emphasizing economic reforms to meet IMF targets critical to unlocking further financing from the global lender and attracting investment to...
Lubbock Economic Development Alliance hosts 2025 economic forecast luncheon
LUBBOCK, Texas, TX (KCBD) - The Lubbock Economic Development Alliance brought together business, civic, and local leaders Wednesday for its annual Economic Forecast Luncheon, spotlighting the region’s economic momentum and national trends. The...
President Trump brags of economy
MIAMI — President Donald Trump took a victory lap on the economy on the one-year anniversary of his successful election, boasting of cheaper prices and saying the U.S. is the envy of the globe even while the Republican Party faced a rebuke from...
What’s The Real Reason Why The Economist Wants Europe To Spend $400 Billion More On Ukraine?
Federalizing the EU, not the political fantasy of defeating Russia, is the real goal, which requires another four years of proxy warfare and at least another $400 billion to complete. The Economist argued that the EU and the UK should meet...
Top 10 Largest Economies In The World
As of 2025, the global economic landscape continues to be dominated by the United States, which remains the world’s largest economy with a staggering GDP of $30.62 trillion and a per capita income of $89,600. Despite modest projected growth of 2%,...
Bihar's Economic Suicide: Both Alliances Playing With Fire; Budget Becomes A Political ATM For Vote-Bank Politics
Bihar's Economic Suicide: Both Alliances Playing With Fire; Budget Becomes A Political ATM For Vote-Bank Politics | File Pic (Representative Image) The Bihar election has descended into a dangerous contest of fiscal recklessness, where both the...
Energy experts, others rue slow progress in digital economy
• Digital economy will drive Nigeria’s growth, Simmonds • Future looks bleak for startups, says Ina Stakeholders have stated that Nigeria lags behind other African countries in digital economy advancement, with countries such as Rwanda, Morocco,...
Trump Pretends He’s ‘Delivering An Economic Miracle’
Apparently, Donald Trump thinks Tuesday’s Democratic tsunami is good news for him going forward. "After last night's results the decision facing all Americans could not be more clear,” Trump droned. “Our opponents are offering an economic...