China expands oversight of major banks amid property sector risks
China has expanded its list of domestic systemically important banks (D-SIBs) – institutions subject to tighter regulatory standards…
A year in, it’s official: Americans, not foreigners, are paying for Trump’s tariffs
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South Africa moves closer to duty-free access to China market
Pretoria signed an economic partnership agreement with Beijing, a step toward securing zero tariffs on South African exports…
Bangladesh apparel prices drop nearly 4% in EU amid weak demand, rival push
Eurostat data, analysed by the Bangladesh Apparel Exchange, shows EU apparel imports grew 2.10% to €90 billion last…
Pakistan on path to stability despite economic strain: President Zardari
President Asif Ali Zardari in a meeting with the local leadership and former ticket holders of the party…
The long trip your flowers will make before you can say ‘I love you’ this Valentine’s Day
Washington  — This Valentine’s Day, your bouquet will likely travel thousands of miles in a jetliner’s cargo and…
Number of unemployed in high-tech sector doubled
In December 2025, the number of job seekers in the high-tech sector stood at 16,300 – double the…
UK economy grew by 0.1% in last three months of 2025 after ‘subdued’ end to year
UK economy ends 2025 with ‘subdued growth’ as Starmer says ‘more to do’published at 09:47 GMT 12 February…
Portland trails in post-pandemic recovery as jobs and foot traffic lag
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A new EcoNorthwest report paints a grim picture of the Portland metro area’s economy.…
NTUC to roll out AI training pathways for workers at all skill levels, subsidy for AI tools
SINGAPORE: The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) is rolling out a new initiative to ready workers for artificial…
The Winter Olympics is a dazzling spectacle – but on the ground in Italy the mood is darker | Jamie Mackay
On a bad day, Milan can feel less like a city than an open-air shopping mall. Since winning…
GDP up by 0.3% and employment up by 0.2% in the euro area – Euro indicators
In the fourth quarter of 2025, seasonally adjusted GDP increased by 0.3% in both the euro area and…