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Tinubu Sacks Special Assistant On Digital Economy
President Bola Tinubu has terminated the appointment of Fegho John Umunubo as Special Assistant to the President on Digital and Creative Economy. The role was within the Office of the Vice President, where Umunubo had been responsible for...

Hyundai EV site gutted by immigration raid as Trump’s economic nationalism attacks foreign investment
It was not on a cartel safe house or clandestine sweatshop, but at the centerpiece of its own flagship foreign investment win. Hyundai’s $7.6 billion electric vehicle factory that is under construction in Georgia. Federal agents swarmed the...

VIDEO // Minister of Economy: Diaspora wants to return and contribute to Moldova's economic development
Diaspora wants to return and contribute to economic development, which will allow us to speed up the economy, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy and Digitalization Doina Nistor said. The official talked about her meetings with Moldovan...

VIDEO // European integration key to competitive economy
European Union integration means more than just security, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economic Development and Digitization Doina Nistor said during Pe Față TV show. According to the official, joining the European Union is not only a...
SA economy accelerates modestly in second quarter
GDP grows 0.8%, driven by mining, manufacturing and household spending 09 September 2025 - 11:26 UPDATED 09 September 2025 - 17:10 by Jana Marx SA’s economy grew 0.8% in the second quarter of 2025, according to Stats SA data released on Tuesday,...

Azzopardi Tanti insists he hired Cardona purely for his economy expertise
Junior minister Keith Azzopardi Tanti has rejected suggestions that his decision to hire Chris Cardona as a government consultant was linked to plans to contest a district previously held by the former economy minister. “Chris Cardona was selected...

Parks & Trails New York launches economic impact study of the 750-mile Empire State Trail
ALBANY – Parks & Trails New York announced the launch of an economic impact study of the Empire State Trail. Led by LaBella Associates with support from the Institute for Transportation Research and Education at North Carolina State University,...

Vucic, Japanese ambassador discuss economic ties, joint projects, investments
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic received Japanese Ambassador to Belgrade Akira Imamura on Tuesday to discuss strengthening of bilateral cooperation and economic ties, with emphasis on new joint projects and greater Japanese...

Confidence in finding new job falls to 'record low' as economy struggles
Americans are feeling less optimistic about their chances of finding work if they lose their current job, according to a new survey. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s latest Survey of Consumer Expectations shows that the average “perceived...

China's new-economy sectors, high-end manufacturing draw MNC investments: HSBC co-CEO
Foreign investment in China is going through a significant structural transformation as multinational companies move capital towards the country's new-economy industries, according to HSBC Holdings' co-CEO for Asia and the Middle East....

Economic practices must be fair and benefit everyone: Jaishankar at BRICS meet
Economic practices must be fair and transparent in the global order, and must be for everyone's benefit, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said at the BRICS summit on Monday. Jaishankar made the statements during the virtual BRICS summit on...

President boasts Indonesia's economy stable despite protests and riots
Jakarta (ANTARA) - President Prabowo Subianto highlighted Indonesia’s economic stability despite the nationwide protests and riots that swept the country last month. “We witnessed demonstrations that turned into riots yesterday, but our economy...

Tariffs to have 'small impact' on Irish economy, says Ifac
Ireland’s fiscal watchdog has said the impact of tariffs on employment will likely be quite small despite the economy’s strong reliance on the US as a key trading partner.Publishing its pre-budget statement today, the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council...

Azerbaijan poised to play greater role in regional economic cooperation, says SIIS president
Azerbaijan is of particular importance due to its location, both geographically and strategically, said Chen Dongxiao, President of the Shanghai Institute of International Studies (SIIS), in response to a question from journalists about the...

Almeria’s economy spikes
Almeria’s economy spiked in the second quarter of the year. Photo Credit: Jan Kopřiva via Unsplash THE ECONOMY of Almeria has experienced a spiking growth in the second quarter of 2025, boding well for the local communities and the region as a...

Rising African American Unemployment Highlights Economic Challenges
August, a month often associated with supporting the African American community, could be a time of celebration for workers in this community. However, a fresh employment report indicates rising unemployment among Black workers – this could be a...

Expert: Fintech, financial inclusion critical for sustainable growth of economy
A renowned economist, Dr. Biodun Adedipe, the Chief Consultant/CEO, B. Adedipe & Associates Limited, says fintech and financial inclusion are not only contemporary in the Nigerian financial ecosystem, they also hold exciting promises in the...

Glendale ranks high nationally for economic growth
The city of Glendale ranked high nationally in a study of economic growth and other municipal metrics — though not quite as high as some Valley suburbs. A study commissioned by CoworkingCafe highlighted the U.S. cities that experienced the most...

UAE Non-Oil Economy Drives 3.9 % Q1 Growth
The UAE achieved 3.9 per cent real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2025, reaching AED 455 billion compared with the same quarter a year earlier. Non-oil activity expanded 5.3 per cent to AED 352 billion, with oil-related sectors accounting for...

Pakistan, Kazakhstan reaffirm resolve to enhance regional connectivity, economic ties
Pakistan and Kazakhstan on Tuesday reiterated resolve to deepen political and economic ties, enhance regional connectivity, and maintain close coordination ahead of the forthcoming Kazakh president’s visit in November, the Foreign Office said. The...