Tag #Economy

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China's Gold Reserves Surge: 168 Metric Tons Added, Boosting Resource Security

China's Geological Survey announced the discovery of 168 metric tons of new gold resources and significant increases in 12 co-mineral reserves over the past five years, bolstering national resource security and potentially spurring regional economic development.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
bbc.com
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NHS Cardiology Wait Times Force Man to Consider Private Treatment

77-year-old John Crockford from Bridlington faces a year-long wait for a cardiology appointment due to a backlog of 7.5 million patients within the NHS, forcing him to consider expensive private treatment to avoid potentially fatal delays.

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Good Health and Well-being
zeit.de
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Hamburg Sees Sharp Rise in Energy Shutoffs in 2024

Due to unpaid bills, Hamburg, Germany saw a sharp increase in energy shutoffs in 2024: electricity shutoffs rose to 6145 (nearly triple 2023's 2174), water shutoffs to 549 (nearly double 2023's 285), and gas shutoffs to 49 (over five times 2023's 9), despite a hardship fund designed to prevent such ...

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No Poverty
forbes.com
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Strategic Storytelling: A Key to Cutting Through Information Overload

In a world of short attention spans (47 seconds average per screen, per an American Psychological Association study), effective storytelling is crucial for businesses to connect with employees, investors, and customers amidst constant information overload; high-performing organizations are three tim...

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Australia's Hybrid Car Boom Masks Slow EV Adoption

In 2024, Australian sales of traditional hybrid cars surged by 76% to 172,696, while EV sales rose by only 16% to 114,000, creating a debate about government incentives and their impact on emission reduction targets.

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Climate Action
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HPAI Outbreak Hits Georgia Poultry Farm, Prompting State-Wide Response

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected at a commercial poultry producer in Elbert County, Georgia, impacting approximately 45,000 broiler breeders; this is the first such case in a commercial operation since 2022, prompting quarantines and halting poultry exhibitions and sales.

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Zero Hunger
africa.chinadaily.com.cn
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China Announces Significant Increase in Gold and Associated Mineral Reserves

China's geological survey announced the discovery of 168 metric tons of new gold resources and a significant increase in reserves of 12 associated minerals over the past five years, bolstering national resource security and potentially impacting global markets.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
lefigaro.fr
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Air France CEO Criticizes Planned French Air Travel Tax Increase

Air France-KLM CEO Benjamin Smith called a potential French tax increase on airline tickets "irresponsible," warning it would make France the most heavily taxed country for air travel in Europe, potentially harming its competitiveness and shifting revenue abroad.

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Climate Action
china.org.cn
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Xizang Targets 7 Percent GDP Growth in 2025 with 27.8 Billion USD Infrastructure Investment

Xizang Autonomous Region plans over 200 billion yuan (about 27.8 billion USD) investment in infrastructure projects, including the Sichuan-Xizang Railway, in 2025, aiming for over 7 percent GDP growth while prioritizing ecological conservation and post-earthquake reconstruction following a 6.8-magni...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Star Entertainment Faces Material Uncertainty Amidst \$8 Million Loss

Star Entertainment reported a 15% revenue drop and an \$8 million EBITDA loss in the December quarter, leaving it with only \$78 million in cash and facing "material uncertainty" over its continued operation due to financial challenges and regulatory issues.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
npr.org
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Allen Media Group Replaces Local Meteorologists with The Weather Channel Team

Allen Media Group is replacing local meteorologists at 21 of its TV stations with a centralized team from The Weather Channel in Atlanta by 2025, impacting at least 27 meteorologists and raising concerns about the loss of community-based weather expertise and public safety.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
theguardian.com
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UK Housing Market Sees Record Seller Increase and Price Jump

Since Boxing Day, a record number of new sellers entered the UK housing market, resulting in a 1.7% average price increase to £366,189 and an 11% rise in sales agreed compared to the previous year, driven by falling interest rates, despite affordability concerns.

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