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Centennial Bridge Dispute Highlights Interprovincial Trade Barriers
A $195-million rehabilitation project of New Brunswick's Centennial Bridge is delayed by a dispute between the provincial government and Ontario-based contractor Julmac, which alleges discriminatory treatment favoring local companies, leading to the first complaint under Canada's internal trade agre...
Centennial Bridge Dispute Highlights Interprovincial Trade Barriers
A $195-million rehabilitation project of New Brunswick's Centennial Bridge is delayed by a dispute between the provincial government and Ontario-based contractor Julmac, which alleges discriminatory treatment favoring local companies, leading to the first complaint under Canada's internal trade agre...
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44% Bias Score
CDU Proposes BAföG for East German Entrepreneurs
Germany's CDU proposes a pilot program in East Germany to provide BAföG (student financial aid) to entrepreneurs, aiming to boost economic growth by simplifying the startup process and reducing bureaucratic burdens for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the region.
CDU Proposes BAföG for East German Entrepreneurs
Germany's CDU proposes a pilot program in East Germany to provide BAföG (student financial aid) to entrepreneurs, aiming to boost economic growth by simplifying the startup process and reducing bureaucratic burdens for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the region.
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40% Bias Score
Ballarat's Tallest Building Approved Amidst Heritage Concerns
A planned eight-story development in Ballarat, Australia, has been approved despite concerns from heritage advocates, marking the tallest building in the city and fueling debate about preserving historic character amidst population growth; the project includes 74 apartments and offices.
Ballarat's Tallest Building Approved Amidst Heritage Concerns
A planned eight-story development in Ballarat, Australia, has been approved despite concerns from heritage advocates, marking the tallest building in the city and fueling debate about preserving historic character amidst population growth; the project includes 74 apartments and offices.
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48% Bias Score
Mexico's Economic Stagnation: Innovation Deficit and Dependence on Raw Materials
Mexico's economy lags in innovation and productivity due to over-reliance on raw material exports (56% of total exports, 80% to China), low-value manufacturing (38-42% value added), and limited patent applications (16,000 in 2024), despite a rise in researchers (from 443,000 to 642,000 in Iberoameri...
Mexico's Economic Stagnation: Innovation Deficit and Dependence on Raw Materials
Mexico's economy lags in innovation and productivity due to over-reliance on raw material exports (56% of total exports, 80% to China), low-value manufacturing (38-42% value added), and limited patent applications (16,000 in 2024), despite a rise in researchers (from 443,000 to 642,000 in Iberoameri...
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52% Bias Score
Mukran Port Benefits from LNG Investment Despite Ferry Loss
The Mukran port in Sassnitz, Germany, which hosted the now-controversial LNG terminal, has benefited from millions of euros in infrastructure upgrades, though the loss of a ferry connection to Sweden remains a challenge. The port is now diversifying, focusing on offshore wind and bio-carbon producti...
Mukran Port Benefits from LNG Investment Despite Ferry Loss
The Mukran port in Sassnitz, Germany, which hosted the now-controversial LNG terminal, has benefited from millions of euros in infrastructure upgrades, though the loss of a ferry connection to Sweden remains a challenge. The port is now diversifying, focusing on offshore wind and bio-carbon producti...
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44% Bias Score
Dominica's Citizenship-for-Investment Program: Economic Lifeline or Security Risk?
Dominica's Citizenship by Investment program, active since 1993, has generated over US\$1.2 billion (2017-2020) for post-hurricane recovery and development, but faces EU security concerns due to its ease of access, despite government vetting processes.
Dominica's Citizenship-for-Investment Program: Economic Lifeline or Security Risk?
Dominica's Citizenship by Investment program, active since 1993, has generated over US\$1.2 billion (2017-2020) for post-hurricane recovery and development, but faces EU security concerns due to its ease of access, despite government vetting processes.
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32% Bias Score
India's Raw Hair Exports: A Billion-Dollar Market with Meager Returns
India dominates the global human hair export market, supplying 85%, but earns minimal profits due to exporting raw materials instead of value-added wigs; the industry needs government investment to develop its manufacturing capabilities.
India's Raw Hair Exports: A Billion-Dollar Market with Meager Returns
India dominates the global human hair export market, supplying 85%, but earns minimal profits due to exporting raw materials instead of value-added wigs; the industry needs government investment to develop its manufacturing capabilities.
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40% Bias Score
Minnesota Opens Cannabis License Applications, Prioritizing Social Equity
Minnesota began accepting applications for 10 types of cannabis business licenses on February 18, 2024, with a lottery system for capped licenses prioritizing social equity applicants and a separate rolling application process for uncapped licenses, alongside a $1 million grant program to aid commun...
Minnesota Opens Cannabis License Applications, Prioritizing Social Equity
Minnesota began accepting applications for 10 types of cannabis business licenses on February 18, 2024, with a lottery system for capped licenses prioritizing social equity applicants and a separate rolling application process for uncapped licenses, alongside a $1 million grant program to aid commun...
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36% Bias Score
Ukraine Weighs Ilmenite-for-Aid Deal Amidst Security Concerns
Ukraine's untapped ilmenite reserves, key for titanium production, could be exchanged for continued U.S. military aid under a proposed deal, but concerns over security guarantees and public opinion remain.
Ukraine Weighs Ilmenite-for-Aid Deal Amidst Security Concerns
Ukraine's untapped ilmenite reserves, key for titanium production, could be exchanged for continued U.S. military aid under a proposed deal, but concerns over security guarantees and public opinion remain.
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44% Bias Score
Madagascar Caviar Farm Achieves Global Success
Delphine Dabizies' Acipenser company produces high-end caviar in Madagascar's Lake Mantaso, overcoming industry skepticism to achieve global distribution in luxury restaurants; the company employs 300 people, 80% local, and prioritizes sustainability.
Madagascar Caviar Farm Achieves Global Success
Delphine Dabizies' Acipenser company produces high-end caviar in Madagascar's Lake Mantaso, overcoming industry skepticism to achieve global distribution in luxury restaurants; the company employs 300 people, 80% local, and prioritizes sustainability.
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40% Bias Score
EU Funds Motor Oil's Green Hydrogen Expansion
The EU approved €111.7 million for Motor Oil's "Green Hydrogen" project, expanding hydrogen production at the Agioi Theodoroi refinery to 7,200 tons annually using renewable energy, as part of Greece's National Recovery and Resilience Plan.
EU Funds Motor Oil's Green Hydrogen Expansion
The EU approved €111.7 million for Motor Oil's "Green Hydrogen" project, expanding hydrogen production at the Agioi Theodoroi refinery to 7,200 tons annually using renewable energy, as part of Greece's National Recovery and Resilience Plan.
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40% Bias Score
Chinese Graduates Drive Regional Growth and National Priorities
Recent employment reports from Chinese universities show a growing number of graduates are working in their home regions and key industries such as manufacturing, technology, and national defense, contributing to local economic growth and national strategic goals.
Chinese Graduates Drive Regional Growth and National Priorities
Recent employment reports from Chinese universities show a growing number of graduates are working in their home regions and key industries such as manufacturing, technology, and national defense, contributing to local economic growth and national strategic goals.
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48% Bias Score
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