As China intensifies offshore tax hunt, exporters struggle with compliance
For those in China’s cross-border trade business, a sweeping tax crackdown is beginning to be felt. Heightened scrutiny…
From blackouts to food shortages: How US blockade is crippling life in Cuba | Explainer News
A US oil blockade is causing a severe energy crisis in Cuba, as the government has been forced…
Inflation trends for eggs, bread and more during the Trump administration
Are President Donald Trump’s policies bringing down grocery bills? Grocery prices have been on the rise for most…
South Sudan to rely on fresh borrowing amid widening budget gap
South Sudan’s government plans to rely on new borrowing to plug a wide budget deficit in the 2025/26…
Buyers shun Ghana’s cocoa over high prices – COCOBOD laments
Dr Randy Abbey is the CEO of COCOBOD International buyers are increasingly turning away from Ghana’s cocoa, citing…
Abossey Okai spare parts dealers demand VAT review
Takyi Addo is the communications officer of Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association The Abossey Okai Spare Parts…
Distrust, desertions, and dwindling bonuses undermine Socialist Party’s grip on Venezuela
(Reuters) Feb 8 – On the edge of Venezuela’s main oil city Maracaibo, members of a local branch…
The U.S. construction industry will need half a million new workers next year
Recent data on the U.S. job market has flashed some worrying signs lately, but the construction industry sees…
Newsquawk Week Ahead: US NFP and CPI, Japanese Election, UK GDP and China Inflation
Sun: Japanese Average Cash Earnings, Japanese Snap ElectionMon: Swiss Consumer Confidence (Jan), Mexican Inflation (Jan), US Consumer Inflation…
Japan’s ratio of household spending on food hits 44-year high
Japan’s ratio of household spending on food hit a 44-year high in 2025, reflecting elevated food prices, according…
China’s future growth rate could drop to 2.5% without market reforms: economist
China’s long-term growth trajectory will depend on the introduction of market reforms, and the country’s potential growth rate…
Scott Bessent ‘Would Not Be Surprised’ If China Was Building Digital Assets Backed By Gold
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told the Senate Banking Committee he “would not be surprised” if China was building…