Tag #Economy

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China's Solar Power Capacity Set for 10% Growth Amidst Government Intervention

UBS forecasts a 10 percent increase in China's photovoltaic installed capacity this year, reaching 260-280 gigawatts, driven by State-owned enterprises' efforts to meet 2025 targets and government policies aimed at resolving supply-demand imbalances and promoting sustainable industry growth.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
votreargent.lexpress.fr
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French Unions and Employers Begin Talks on Pension Reform

French unions and employers initiated three months of talks on January 17th to reform the pension system, a significant shift from President Macron's previous approach, aiming to find compromises on financing and other key issues, potentially impacting the future role of social partners in French po...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Global Billionaire Wealth Soars Amidst Rising Hunger

Oxfam's report reveals that in 2024, 204 new billionaires emerged, increasing their collective wealth to \$15 trillion, while 733 million people globally lacked sufficient food—a stark contrast highlighting growing inequality.

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china.org.cn
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Extended Spring Festival Fuels Tourism Boom in China

The 2025 Spring Festival, extended to eight days and newly inscribed on UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list, is driving a significant surge in both domestic and international tourism in China, with longer trips and a focus on cultural experiences.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
politico.eu
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Austria's Central Bank Chief Sees No Immediate Economic Risks From Far-Right Government

Austria's central bank chief says there are no immediate economic risks from a potential far-right government, citing planned spending cuts and the EU's decision against opening an excessive deficit procedure, despite concerns in Brussels over the FPÖ's stance on Russia and Ukraine.

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politico.eu
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Trump's China Pressure Exposes Deep EU Divisions

Faced with economic crises and political instability, the EU must choose between decoupling from China to appease Trump or facing US tariffs, jeopardizing its unity and economic well-being; internal divisions exacerbate the challenge.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
welt.de
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Stuttgart Stock Exchange: Crypto Demand to Surge Under Trump, EU Regulations

The Stuttgart Stock Exchange predicts surging cryptocurrency demand due to a US administration perceived as crypto-friendly and new EU regulations governing crypto trading and custody, expecting user growth to reach 100-150 million by the end of the decade and a more mature market.

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Ultra-Processed Food Regulation Fails: Systemic Change Needed

A study of 417 measures from 105 countries reveals that current regulations, focusing primarily on consumer behavior, have failed to curb the rise of ultra-processed foods, which comprise 70% of the average American diet and are linked to serious health problems; the authors call for systemic change...

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Zero Hunger
mk.ru
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Soaring Interest Payments on Russian Consumer Loans

Russian consumer loan interest payments increased by 8.5% in 2024, significantly higher than the previous year's 6.4%, driven by high interest rates and inflation, placing a strain on household finances despite the overall debt rising by 22.7% to 39.36 trillion rubles.

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No Poverty
zeit.de
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Global Billionaire Wealth Soars as Poverty Stagnates

Oxfam's report, "Takers not Makers," reveals a 2023 surge in billionaire wealth to $15 trillion, three times faster than 2022's growth, while global hunger rises and poverty reduction stagnates; Germany has the world's fourth-largest number of billionaires, with 71% of their wealth from inheritance.

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Anapa Oil Spill Threatens Tourist Season

An oil spill near Anapa, Russia, has raised concerns about the upcoming tourist season due to ecological damage and public health issues; despite cleanup efforts, dead algae, oil traces, and high accommodation prices persist, impacting tourism and prompting concerns among potential visitors.

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Life Below Water
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Global Billionaire Count Rises to 2769 Amidst Widespread Poverty

In 2023, 204 new billionaires were added globally, totaling 2769, with Germany showing a 9-billionaire increase and $26.8 billion wealth growth. This contrasts sharply with nearly 3.6 billion people living below the $6.85/day poverty line and 733 million starving, creating concerns about the impact ...

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