Tag #Economy

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Dutch Agricultural Innovations Promise 50% Ammonia Emission Reduction, But Livestock Cuts May Be Necessary

Dutch research commissioned by provinces shows that agricultural innovations can reduce ammonia emissions by almost 50% in five years, but a 20-30% livestock reduction might also be necessary to meet targets, despite a €2 billion government investment.

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Climate Action
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Mone PPE Scandal: Criminal Investigation Launched

Baroness Michelle Mone and her husband face a criminal investigation over a £200 million PPE deal awarded during the COVID-19 pandemic, with allegations of using political connections and misleading the public to secure contracts for PPE MedPro, a company linked to her husband who stood to gain £60 ...

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Argentina Records Record US$18.899 Billion Trade Surplus in 2024

Argentina registered a record US$18.899 billion trade surplus in 2024, exceeding the previous record of US$16.885,8 billion in 2009; this was driven by a 19.4% increase in exports, mainly agricultural products, and a 17.5% decrease in imports due to the economic recession.

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Billionaire Wealth Surges to $15 Trillion, Exceeding Eurozone GDP

In 2024, the wealth of billionaires globally reached $15 trillion, equivalent to the eurozone's GDP, increasing by $2 trillion—three times faster than the previous year—while global poverty remained largely unchanged since 1990, prompting Oxfam to call for wealth taxes and regulatory changes.

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Indonesia Leverages China Ties, South-South Cooperation Amidst Trump's Return

Indonesia faces economic uncertainty from Trump's return but seeks to leverage stronger ties with China, exemplified by $139.26 billion in bilateral trade in 2023 and over $7 billion in Chinese investment, and expand South-South partnerships to mitigate risks and boost its global influence.

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£1 Billion NIC Increase Threatens UK Hospitality Jobs

The UK hospitality industry will face an extra £1 billion in employer national insurance contributions from April, affecting 774,000 workers and threatening jobs due to rising costs, prompting calls for government intervention.

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BMW Group Spain Sets Sales Records in 2024

In 2024, BMW Group Spain achieved record sales, with BMW brand sales up 29.4% to 45,184 units, exceeding market growth fourfold, while Mini sales decreased by 10.1% due to model range renewal, and BMW Motorrad sales increased by 3.6% to 13,143 units.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Trump's Inaugural Address: National Emergency, Tariffs, and Policy Reversals

In his inaugural address, President Donald Trump announced a "national energy emergency," the revocation of electric vehicle mandates, the imposition of tariffs on foreign countries, and a return to a two-gender policy, all while criticizing the Biden administration's handling of domestic and foreig...

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No Poverty
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Trump's Tariffs: Canada's Response and Potential Economic Adaptation

Facing President Trump's threatened tariffs, Canada has responded with denial, accommodation, education, and retaliation, preparing for potential economic adaptation if free trade ends; this could reverse decades of economic integration.

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Freetrade Acquisition Underscores Fintech Market Correction

The 160 million GBP acquisition of the UK-based fintech company Freetrade by IG Group reflects the post-ZIRP market correction in fintech, where incremental innovation yields lower exit valuations compared to previous years, as exemplified by the stark difference between Freetrade's 5.8x revenue mul...

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China Prioritizes Yellow River Basin Development in 2025 Plans

Xi Jinping presided over a Politburo meeting reviewing work reports from key Chinese state institutions and approving their 2025 plans, prioritizing ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River basin, emphasizing actions to improve water conservation, soil retention, and we...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Work-Life Balance Surpasses Salary as Top Employee Priority in Global Survey

A Randstad survey of 26,000 employees across 35 countries reveals work-life balance as the top job motivator, surpassing salary for the first time, highlighting the pandemic's lasting impact on workplace expectations and the increasing demand for flexible working.

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