Tag #Economy

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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
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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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Trump's Tariff Announcement Causes Global Market Volatility

Global markets reacted dramatically to Donald Trump's presidency, initially rising on hints of tariff exemptions for some countries, then falling sharply after he announced 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports starting February 1st; Bitcoin briefly hit a record high before falling; oil prices...

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Apple Tops Brand Finance's 2024 Brand Value Ranking as US Tech Dominates

Brand Finance's 2024 ranking of the top 500 most valuable brands shows Apple leading with $574.5 billion, followed by Microsoft and Google, while German automotive brands declined despite some German brands showing growth.

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Heathrow Expansion Backed by UK Government Despite Environmental Concerns

The UK government is reportedly planning to support a third runway at Heathrow Airport and wider South East airport expansion, prioritizing economic growth despite environmental concerns; this contrasts with Gatwick's simpler, less costly expansion plan.

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Climate Action
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B.C. Launches Provincewide Short-Term Rental Registry to Tackle Housing Shortage

British Columbia launched a provincewide short-term rental registry on Monday, requiring registration by May 1st, with penalties for non-compliance starting June 1st, and annual fees ranging from $100 to $600; the goal is to address housing affordability concerns and crack down on illegal operators.

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Reduced Inequality
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China's Spring Festival Travel Rush Exceeds 1 Billion Trips, Fueling Consumption

China's 2024 Spring Festival travel rush (chunyun) has surpassed 1 billion passenger trips by January 22nd, driven by road travel (nearly 80%), with rail travel exceeding 12 million trips daily and over 214 million tickets sold via the official app; this unprecedented migration, expected to reach 2 ...

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Volkswagen's $20 Billion North America Investment to Counter China Dependence

Volkswagen plans significant US expansion ($15 billion investment) to lessen China dependence, using range extenders in volume models to ease e-mobility transition, while aiming for lower tariffs despite Trump's trade policies.

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China's Tech Advancements Drive Global Collaboration, Davos Forum Hears

At the Davos meeting, Jeremy Jurgens of the World Economic Forum highlighted China's substantial progress in frontier technologies, like AI and green energy, and its role as an alternative development model for emerging economies, fostering global collaboration despite geopolitical tensions.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Buffett's Crypto Contradiction: Berkshire Hathaway Profits from Nubank's Cryptocurrency Success

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway holds \$1.179 billion in Nubank stock, a digital bank offering cryptocurrency trading, despite Buffett's public criticism of crypto; Nubank's stock surged 27 percent in 2024, and its crypto platform, Nucripto, gained 1 million users in its first month.

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Nvidia's \$88 Billion Brand Valuation Propels it into Global Tech Elite

In 2025, Brand Finance ranked Nvidia's brand value at \$88 billion, placing it among the top 10 globally, a significant increase from \$44.5 billion in 2024, driven by its AI chip leadership and robust stock market performance.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
theglobeandmail.com
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IRCC to Cut 3,300 Jobs Amidst Budgetary Constraints

The Canadian federal immigration department will eliminate 3,300 positions over three years, impacting both permanent and term employees amid government-wide budget cuts, potentially worsening application processing backlogs and raising concerns about broader immigration management.

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