Newsom Waives Environmental Regulations for Los Angeles Fire Victims, Sparking Statewide Debate
California Governor Gavin Newsom waived environmental regulations for Los Angeles wildfire victims to expedite rebuilding, prompting debate over whether this should apply statewide due to the regulations' impact on development costs and timelines.
Newsom Waives Environmental Regulations for Los Angeles Fire Victims, Sparking Statewide Debate
California Governor Gavin Newsom waived environmental regulations for Los Angeles wildfire victims to expedite rebuilding, prompting debate over whether this should apply statewide due to the regulations' impact on development costs and timelines.
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60% Bias Score
Sri Lankan Official Lauds China's Development Model
Indrananda Abeysekera, a Sri Lankan advocating for closer ties with China, highlights China's poverty eradication and socioeconomic development as a model for Sri Lanka, emphasizing people-to-people exchanges as key to strengthening bilateral relations.
Sri Lankan Official Lauds China's Development Model
Indrananda Abeysekera, a Sri Lankan advocating for closer ties with China, highlights China's poverty eradication and socioeconomic development as a model for Sri Lanka, emphasizing people-to-people exchanges as key to strengthening bilateral relations.
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56% Bias Score
Russian Entrepreneurship Rises to 23%
A Sberbank and Ministry of Economic Development study shows that the percentage of Russians aged 18–64 involved in entrepreneurial activity increased from 21% in 2022 to 23% in 2024, driven by desires for freedom, high income, and self-realization; the top support needs are start-up capital, network...
Russian Entrepreneurship Rises to 23%
A Sberbank and Ministry of Economic Development study shows that the percentage of Russians aged 18–64 involved in entrepreneurial activity increased from 21% in 2022 to 23% in 2024, driven by desires for freedom, high income, and self-realization; the top support needs are start-up capital, network...
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44% Bias Score
Uganda Joins BRICS, Seeking Economic Growth and Investment
Uganda officially became a BRICS partner country on January 1st, 2025, gaining access to major emerging markets and seeking alternative financing options, potentially creating over 5 million jobs.
Uganda Joins BRICS, Seeking Economic Growth and Investment
Uganda officially became a BRICS partner country on January 1st, 2025, gaining access to major emerging markets and seeking alternative financing options, potentially creating over 5 million jobs.
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48% Bias Score
Macau's Gambling Revenue Surpasses Las Vegas
Macau's 2024 gambling revenue is projected at \$27 billion, exceeding Las Vegas, and is integral to the Macau government's finances, despite China's anti-gambling stance; the city aims to diversify its economy while retaining gambling as a major revenue source.
Macau's Gambling Revenue Surpasses Las Vegas
Macau's 2024 gambling revenue is projected at \$27 billion, exceeding Las Vegas, and is integral to the Macau government's finances, despite China's anti-gambling stance; the city aims to diversify its economy while retaining gambling as a major revenue source.
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32% Bias Score
BRICS Expands, Adding Indonesia and Eight Partner Countries
With Indonesia's full membership and eight new partner countries, BRICS—now including Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and Indonesia—accounts for nearly half the world's population and over one-third of its economy, signaling a shift in global power dynamics.
BRICS Expands, Adding Indonesia and Eight Partner Countries
With Indonesia's full membership and eight new partner countries, BRICS—now including Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and Indonesia—accounts for nearly half the world's population and over one-third of its economy, signaling a shift in global power dynamics.
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56% Bias Score
Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone: Boosting Economic Ties and Tourism
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) aims to deepen economic ties between Malaysia and Singapore by streamlining business processes, facilitating cross-border movement, and attracting global investment, potentially creating numerous jobs and boosting both countries' economies and touri...
Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone: Boosting Economic Ties and Tourism
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) aims to deepen economic ties between Malaysia and Singapore by streamlining business processes, facilitating cross-border movement, and attracting global investment, potentially creating numerous jobs and boosting both countries' economies and touri...
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48% Bias Score
Macedonia Simplifies Foreign Worker Visas for Corridor Construction
North Macedonia's Ministry of Interior proposed amendments to the Law on Foreigners to streamline the process of employing foreign workers, particularly for the construction of Corridors 8 and 10d, addressing prior procedural inconsistencies and aiming for faster project completion. The draft law, p...
Macedonia Simplifies Foreign Worker Visas for Corridor Construction
North Macedonia's Ministry of Interior proposed amendments to the Law on Foreigners to streamline the process of employing foreign workers, particularly for the construction of Corridors 8 and 10d, addressing prior procedural inconsistencies and aiming for faster project completion. The draft law, p...
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36% Bias Score
Indonesia Joins BRICS, Boosting Economic Growth and Global Influence
Indonesia officially joined BRICS on Monday, a move analysts say will boost its economy and global influence, potentially serving as a model for other ASEAN nations also considering membership in the emerging market bloc.
Indonesia Joins BRICS, Boosting Economic Growth and Global Influence
Indonesia officially joined BRICS on Monday, a move analysts say will boost its economy and global influence, potentially serving as a model for other ASEAN nations also considering membership in the emerging market bloc.
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40% Bias Score
Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle Projects $1.2 Trillion GDP by 2024
The Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle's regional GDP is expected to reach 8.6 trillion yuan ($1.2 trillion) by 2024, up from less than 6.3 trillion yuan five years ago, driven by collaborative industrial development and infrastructure improvements.
Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle Projects $1.2 Trillion GDP by 2024
The Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle's regional GDP is expected to reach 8.6 trillion yuan ($1.2 trillion) by 2024, up from less than 6.3 trillion yuan five years ago, driven by collaborative industrial development and infrastructure improvements.
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40% Bias Score
County Tyrone Gold Mine Faces Public Inquiry
A public inquiry into Dalradian's controversial gold mine in County Tyrone's Sperrin Mountains begins next week, pitting promised economic benefits (1000 jobs, £5bn economic boost) against concerns about environmental damage and community division.
County Tyrone Gold Mine Faces Public Inquiry
A public inquiry into Dalradian's controversial gold mine in County Tyrone's Sperrin Mountains begins next week, pitting promised economic benefits (1000 jobs, £5bn economic boost) against concerns about environmental damage and community division.
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28% Bias Score
Chinese EVs Drive African Market Expansion
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are rapidly expanding into Africa, establishing flagship stores and assembly plants due to rising fuel costs and market potential; companies like Moja EV and Basi Go are leading this expansion, with plans to increase EV taxi fleets and introduce electric buses ...
Chinese EVs Drive African Market Expansion
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are rapidly expanding into Africa, establishing flagship stores and assembly plants due to rising fuel costs and market potential; companies like Moja EV and Basi Go are leading this expansion, with plans to increase EV taxi fleets and introduce electric buses ...
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40% Bias Score