10 African countries with the most expensive goods in Q3 2025
The cost of electricity and transportation alone can make it more difficult for small enterprises to stay viable,…
Broken machine: why Tehran’s food distribution plan won’t move the needle
The proposal, reported Thursday by the IRGC-linked daily Javan, would put Mayor Alireza Zakani in charge of supplying…
Jobs Numbers Weren’t Released as Government Shutdown Drags On
Key Takeaways The Bureau of Labor Statistics missed a second month of jobs reports Friday, deepening a data…
75,000 tonnes of local onions to hit market this month; prices expected to stabilise
Traders, wholesalers and authorities blame hoarding and supply disruptions but expect stability with fresh harvests entering the market…
The status of agentic AI in banking
The news: Seventy percent of banking leaders believe agentic AI will “have a significant or game-changing impact on…
Why China is going full speed ahead with debt-ridden high-speed rail
Changbai Mountain Station near the North Korean border: China’s high-speed rail network spans the country but passenger volume is…
India among world’s top 5 oil refining countries: Hardeep Puri
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday said that…
What matters most at Indian weddings
The shaadi (wedding) season is upon us, a time when the Indian man is confused about whether to…
Canada’s 67K jobs gain and lower unemployment bolster case for BoC to hold rates
Economists had expected the Canadian economy to drop 20,000 jobs in October and the unemployment rate to rise…
How diversification could redefine ‘Made in Bangladesh’
In the bustling factories of Dhaka and Gazipur, millions of workers stitch together the fabric of Bangladesh’s economic…
China warns against abandoning traditional sectors in economic transition
Developing China’s “new quality productive forces” – a growth model championed by Beijing that emphasises technological breakthroughs and…
Look to the ‘rising’ Global South, ex-diplomat tells Chinese businesses
Chinese businesses should pivot their attention to the “rising” Global South such as Africa and the Middle East…