Tag #Economy

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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
theglobeandmail.com
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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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56% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
chinadaily.com.cn
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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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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
theglobeandmail.com
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Trump's Tariff Delay Offers Temporary Relief to Canadian Energy Sector

President Trump's delayed tariff decision on Canadian energy imports provides temporary relief, but his focus on U.S. energy independence creates uncertainty for Canada, which supplied a record 60 percent of U.S. crude imports (4.3 million barrels daily) in 2023.

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60% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
theguardian.com
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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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32% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
forbes.com
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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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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
elmundo.es
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Spanish-Valencian Government Rift Jeopardizes Flood Reconstruction Funds

Following devastating floods in Valencia, Spain, the regional government expressed surprise at the central government's EU funding application, revealing a complete lack of communication that jeopardizes the 4.404 billion euro reconstruction effort. This highlights the urgent need for inter-governme...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
theguardian.com
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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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52% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
nos.nl
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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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48% Bias Score

Climate Action
news.sky.com
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\$1 Trillion in Wealth at Trump's Inauguration Highlights Tech Elite's Influence

President Donald Trump's inauguration saw the gathering of over \$1 trillion in wealth from attendees including Elon Musk (\$433.9bn), Jeff Bezos (\$239.4bn), and Mark Zuckerberg (\$211.8bn), highlighting the significant influence of Silicon Valley's elite in US politics.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
forbes.com
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Trump Declares "Energy Emergency", Reverses Climate Policies

On his inauguration, President Trump declared a U.S. "energy emergency", focusing on boosting domestic oil and gas production by reversing Biden-era environmental regulations, withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, and aiming to regain control of the Panama Canal.

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56% Bias Score

Climate Action
elmundo.es
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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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44% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production