Russia’s economy is much worse than it seems, and ‘elites are increasingly alarmed’ as GDP contracts
The Swedish government has come up with some drastically different economic figures on Russia that make the Kremlin’s…
No country for alcohol sales – but then Canada got lucky
Open this photo in gallery: A government-run liquor store in Vancouver in August, 2022. Boycotts of U.S. alcohol…
India is a ‘country of countries’ – NZ business needs a regional strategy to make the trade deal work
The recently signed free trade agreement between New Zealand and India has so far been discussed and debated…
ECONOMIC WEEK AHEAD: May 25-29
The US financial markets are closed on Monday for Memorial Day, and the holiday-shortened week is light on…
TD bets on its Canadian businesses to prop up its growth ambitions
Open this photo in gallery: TD bank in Edmonton’s Ice District on May 5. Competition for banking services…
Morocco’s CIMAF invests $45 million in Gabon as Africa’s cement race intensifies
The Moroccan cement producer will invest more than $45 million in a major expansion of its operations…
Canadiens look for the home ice advantage as series shifts back to Montreal
Open this photo in gallery: The Montreal Canadiens are getting tremendous support at the Bell Centre, but haven’t…
Australians increasingly staying put when it comes to jobs and housing, economic data suggests
Not switching jobs. Not starting businesses. Not moving states. People are less mobile, less dynamic and more risk-averse…
Vancouver film industry mourns loss of actor Stewart McLean
Open this photo in gallery: Stewart McLean was reported missing on Monday.IMDb/The Canadian Press Vancouver director and writer…
Indonesia plans to beat global trading giants at their own game
For years, Indonesia’s raw materials have been ferried from remote mines and plantations to global markets by armies…
Israeli exports hit all-time record of $165 billion in 2025 despite year of crisis
Israeli exports reached an all-time high in 2025, climbing to about $165 billion despite a year marked by…
Top 5 firms account for 44% of Korea’s exports in Q1: data
Containers are stacked at a port in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, May 8. Yonhap The top five companies, including…