China's Economic Census: 52.7% Surge in Businesses, 11.9% Employment Growth
China's fifth national economic census, completed in 2023, shows a 52.7% increase in legal entities and an 11.9% rise in employment in secondary and tertiary industries since 2018, incorporating the digital economy for the first time, with a 0.47% error rate.
China's Economic Census: 52.7% Surge in Businesses, 11.9% Employment Growth
China's fifth national economic census, completed in 2023, shows a 52.7% increase in legal entities and an 11.9% rise in employment in secondary and tertiary industries since 2018, incorporating the digital economy for the first time, with a 0.47% error rate.
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52% Bias Score
China's SOEs to Prioritize Restructuring and Integration in 2025
China's central SOEs will undergo strategic restructuring and specialized integration in 2025, focusing on AI, green technologies, and industrial chain integration, with projected 35 percent revenue from strategic emerging industries by 2025, driven by a 2 trillion yuan investment (18.7 percent year...
China's SOEs to Prioritize Restructuring and Integration in 2025
China's central SOEs will undergo strategic restructuring and specialized integration in 2025, focusing on AI, green technologies, and industrial chain integration, with projected 35 percent revenue from strategic emerging industries by 2025, driven by a 2 trillion yuan investment (18.7 percent year...
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44% Bias Score
Nigeria Prioritizes AI, Digital Skills Development to Combat Unemployment
Nigerian Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, announced a plan to train 2.5 million Nigerians annually for four years in AI, digital technologies, and green economies through the Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP), aiming to address unemployment and align with Presid...
Nigeria Prioritizes AI, Digital Skills Development to Combat Unemployment
Nigerian Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, announced a plan to train 2.5 million Nigerians annually for four years in AI, digital technologies, and green economies through the Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP), aiming to address unemployment and align with Presid...
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32% Bias Score
Meta Faces €887 Million Tax Evasion Accusation Over User Data
The Milan Prosecutor's office accuses Meta of €887 million in unpaid VAT between 2015-2021, arguing that user data exchanged for free platform access constitutes a taxable transaction, potentially reshaping online business models and data privacy.
Meta Faces €887 Million Tax Evasion Accusation Over User Data
The Milan Prosecutor's office accuses Meta of €887 million in unpaid VAT between 2015-2021, arguing that user data exchanged for free platform access constitutes a taxable transaction, potentially reshaping online business models and data privacy.
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36% Bias Score
French Influencer Market Estimated at €6.5 Billion in 2024
A new report estimates the French online influence and content creation market at €6.5 billion in 2024, comprising 300,000 creators and generating 1.5 million jobs; it's projected to reach €30 billion by 2031, driven by brand collaborations and the rise of micro-influencers.
French Influencer Market Estimated at €6.5 Billion in 2024
A new report estimates the French online influence and content creation market at €6.5 billion in 2024, comprising 300,000 creators and generating 1.5 million jobs; it's projected to reach €30 billion by 2031, driven by brand collaborations and the rise of micro-influencers.
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24% Bias Score
EU to Standardize VAT on Online Platforms by 2030
The EU will standardize VAT for online platforms like Airbnb and Uber by 2030, potentially generating €6 billion annually in new revenue but increasing prices for consumers. Estonia initially opposed the measure, highlighting potential challenges for businesses.
EU to Standardize VAT on Online Platforms by 2030
The EU will standardize VAT for online platforms like Airbnb and Uber by 2030, potentially generating €6 billion annually in new revenue but increasing prices for consumers. Estonia initially opposed the measure, highlighting potential challenges for businesses.
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44% Bias Score
China's Economic Census Shows Strong Growth in Key Sectors
China's fifth national economic census, concluded in 2023, shows a 52.7 percent increase in legal units and an 11.9 percent rise in employment in secondary and tertiary industries since 2018, with the digital economy contributing 48.45 trillion yuan in yearly revenue.
China's Economic Census Shows Strong Growth in Key Sectors
China's fifth national economic census, concluded in 2023, shows a 52.7 percent increase in legal units and an 11.9 percent rise in employment in secondary and tertiary industries since 2018, with the digital economy contributing 48.45 trillion yuan in yearly revenue.
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44% Bias Score
China's Digital Economy: 2023 Census Reveals $6.74 Trillion Revenue and 36 Million Jobs
China's fifth national economic census reveals 2.92 million businesses in key digital economy industries employed 36.16 million people in 2023, generating 48.45 trillion yuan (about $6.74 trillion) in revenue, with the application of digital technologies being the largest employer.
China's Digital Economy: 2023 Census Reveals $6.74 Trillion Revenue and 36 Million Jobs
China's fifth national economic census reveals 2.92 million businesses in key digital economy industries employed 36.16 million people in 2023, generating 48.45 trillion yuan (about $6.74 trillion) in revenue, with the application of digital technologies being the largest employer.
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44% Bias Score
Surge in Russian Patent Applications Shows Increased Innovation
Russian developers filed over 18,000 patent applications in 2024, a 4.4% increase year-on-year, with universities leading, followed by individuals and businesses; software applications rose by 13%, driven by government support and import substitution.
Surge in Russian Patent Applications Shows Increased Innovation
Russian developers filed over 18,000 patent applications in 2024, a 4.4% increase year-on-year, with universities leading, followed by individuals and businesses; software applications rose by 13%, driven by government support and import substitution.
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44% Bias Score
China Prioritizes Sci-Tech Innovation to Drive High-Quality Economic Growth
China's Central Economic Work Conference emphasized boosting sci-tech innovation to develop new productive forces, upgrade industries, and enhance global competitiveness, as experts highlight the need for increased investment in R&D and support for innovative companies.
China Prioritizes Sci-Tech Innovation to Drive High-Quality Economic Growth
China's Central Economic Work Conference emphasized boosting sci-tech innovation to develop new productive forces, upgrade industries, and enhance global competitiveness, as experts highlight the need for increased investment in R&D and support for innovative companies.
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40% Bias Score
EU to impose VAT on Airbnb, Uber, and Bolt from 2030
The EU mandates that online platforms like Airbnb, Uber, and Bolt collect VAT on lodging and ride-hailing services from 2030, aiming for tax equality with traditional businesses, potentially increasing prices up to 25%, but creating challenges for online platforms.
EU to impose VAT on Airbnb, Uber, and Bolt from 2030
The EU mandates that online platforms like Airbnb, Uber, and Bolt collect VAT on lodging and ride-hailing services from 2030, aiming for tax equality with traditional businesses, potentially increasing prices up to 25%, but creating challenges for online platforms.
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40% Bias Score
WIOTC 2024: Building an Intelligently Interconnected Digital Economy
The WIOTC 2024 in Beijing focused on building an intelligently interconnected digital economy, highlighting China's advancements and the need for global collaboration to bridge the digital divide.
WIOTC 2024: Building an Intelligently Interconnected Digital Economy
The WIOTC 2024 in Beijing focused on building an intelligently interconnected digital economy, highlighting China's advancements and the need for global collaboration to bridge the digital divide.
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0% Bias Score