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Chinese President Xi Highlights SCO’s Growing Economic Clout, Pledges Deeper Investment
TIANJIN, CHINA — Chinese President Xi Jinping announced Monday that China’s cumulative investment in Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states has exceeded US$84 billion, with annual bilateral trade topping US$500 billion. Speaking at...

A world without an economic hegemon
The United States is retreating from its role as security hegemon. But Donald Trump is also withdrawing America from its role as economic hegemon – supplier and enforcer of the much-vaunted “international rules-based economic order”. What happens...

Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa receives Estonia’s Minister of Economy and Industry Erkki Keldo
Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa is receiving Estonia’s Minister of Economy and Industry Erkki Keldo today, 21 August. The ministers’ discussions will include support to Ukraine and how the EU can...

Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – September 2, 2025
KATHMANDU: Nepal News brings you a daily roundup of economic activities in Nepal. This summary provides concise updates across key sectors, keeping you informed on the latest market trends, policy changes, and financial developments. Here are...

IMF, IFC Commendation For Nigeria’s Economic Recovery, Evidence Of Success Of Tinubu’s Economic Reforms – TDF
News Investigators/ The Democratic Front (TDF) has welcomed encomium from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the steady recovery of the Nigerian economy. In a statement signed by its...
Economic Affairs Committee takes several important decisions
The government on Tuesday granted policy-level approvals for several important initiatives spanning citizen services, healthcare, and heritage infrastructure, according to decisions taken by the Economic Affairs Committee. The approval came from...

Putting Climate Change Into Ideological And Economic Perspective
In my previous piece I wrote about how climate change is not an existential crisis. In this piece I used data from an excellent paper “The Science vs. the Narrative vs. the Voters: Clarifying the Public Debate Around Energy and Climate” by Roger...
BAHAMAS-FINANCE-Central bank says Bahamas economy tempered pace of growth continues

50-acre site in Acadia Parish declared certified for economic development
A 51.71-acre site in Acadia Parish has been certified for economic development under the state’s certified sites program. The site, referred to as the Foster Site and located less than a mile from Interstate 10 near Crowley, is the 30th certified...
Court Ruling Against Tariffs Adds Fresh Dose Of Uncertainty To Economic Outlook
Brendan Smialowski / AFP via Getty Images A court ruling against President Donald Trump's tariffs last week created new unanswered questions about the future of U.S. trade policy. If the Supreme Court upholds last week's decision, about 75% of...
Brimstone Investment Corporation: Navigating economic challenges with resilience
Brimstone Investment Corporation’s headline earnings a share increased by 35% in the year to June 30 from R295.7m, boosted by the 127% increase in the contribution of Sea Harvest and mixed performances from its other investments. Headline earnings...

Robson: Public safety, education, economy top three issues
SOLOMON — About one dozen voters from Graham and Greenlee counties had a chance to ask questions of the Republican front-runner for governor. Karrin Taylor Robson held a meet-and-greet at the home of Kip Kempton, giving voters a chance to hear her...

Skilled trades are the backbone of Tennessee’s economic future
Tennessee is on the rise. From vehicle manufacturing and advanced logistics to historic infrastructure investments, our state is leading the way in economic growth. But there’s a challenge behind the headlines: we have a shortage of skilled...
Strategy, Access, and Community: How Louisiana Economic Development is Helping Black Businesses Grow, Scale, and Thrive
Growing a small business takes more than just a good idea. It takes capital, strategic resources, and the right community of support. On day one of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture, innovative entrepreneurs Carrita Tanner-Cloud and Iam Tucker join...

Local nonprofits filled economic, health gaps in San Ysidro during crisis, UCLA study shows
Why this matters The research from the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute documents how Latino communities responded to a COVID-19 pandemic that exacerbated inequities in their area. Subscribe and get our journalism delivered directly to...

'Next Gen GST Reforms Will Set Economy Open & Transparent': Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Chennai: The next generation GST reforms would 'absolutely' set an economy open and transparent with further reduction in compliance burden and benefiting small businesses, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday . She was...

Economist from Kalaburagi appointed to US treasury

Why a slowing economy can be the best time to grow market share | Expert advice for local businesses
(607NewsNow) — For many local business owners, the first instinct during an economic slowdown is to cut expenses, and advertising often ends up on the chopping block. History and data show that pulling back on marketing during tougher times can...

India balances fastest economic growth with global climate leadership: Bhupender Yadav
New Delhi, Sep 2: India has emerged as the fastest-growing major economy, and is also leading global efforts on climate action, said Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, on Tuesday. Speaking at the 20th...

Transatlantic Slave Trade: The Economic Engine of The New Nation
By Stacy M. Brown, Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent “And America, too, is a delusion, the grandest one of all. The white race believes – believes with all its heart – that it is their right to take the land. To kill. Make war. Enslave...