Tag #Economy

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Delayed Modular Housing Units Finally Deployed in Vernon

Forty modular housing units, built in 2022 but delayed due to a failed initial project and subsequent remediation, will be transported from Penticton to Vernon to create 52 supportive housing units, highlighting challenges in BC's modular housing program.

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Europe's Economic Stagnation: IMF Highlights Internal Challenges and Global Risks

The IMF's managing director, Kristalina Georgieva, reports that while the global economy is growing at 3.3% this year and next, with inflation decreasing, Europe lags behind the US due to internal issues. She suggests that improving Europe's single market and channeling investment to the most produc...

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Massive Data Center Approved in Hertfordshire

Hertsmere Borough Council approved outline plans for DC01UK, a massive data center (87,000 sq m) near the M25 in Hertfordshire, expected to generate £3.75bn and almost 14,000 jobs, despite concerns about its greenbelt location.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Dow Leads Gains as S&P Hits Record High Amidst Crypto Regulation and Economic Uncertainty

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 0.9%, pushing the S&P 500 to a record high, amidst President Trump's crypto regulation initiatives, a potential national digital asset stockpile, and upcoming key economic data releases.

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Canada's Potential Economic Union with the U.S.: Benefits and Risks

An Angus Reid survey reveals that Canadians under 55 lack deep emotional attachment to Canada, and their attachment depends on the country providing a good standard of living. This raises concerns about Canada's integration with the U.S., and the potential benefits and drawbacks of adopting the U.S....

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Long Waits at Athens EOPYY Pharmacies Expose Healthcare System Strain

Long queues at Athens' EOPYY pharmacies cause significant delays for patients needing high-cost medications, highlighting understaffing and insufficient geographical distribution of these facilities, impacting patients' health and well-being.

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BOJ Raises Interest Rate to 0.5%, Citing Inflation and Wage Growth

The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate to roughly 0.5 percent on Friday, citing inflation near its two percent target and a strengthening wage growth trend; Governor Kazuo Ueda noted ongoing uncertainties but hinted at further increases if economic conditions continue.

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UnitedHealthcare Names New CEO After Previous CEO's Murder

Following the December murder of its CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan, UnitedHealthcare appointed Tim Noel, its head of Medicare and retirement, as the new CEO. The company's Q1 revenue missed Wall Street's expectations, and the incident has increased security concerns across the healthcare industry.

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UAE's Golden Visa Fuels Real Estate Boom, Attracting Foreign Investment

The UAE's Golden Visa program, launched in 2019, offers long-term residency (5-10 years) to investors (AED 2 million property purchase minimum) and skilled professionals, driving significant foreign investment and shaping the nation's economic growth, particularly in real estate, where prime propert...

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Alberta Premier's U.S. Lobbying Effort Diverges from Canadian Strategy

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is lobbying U.S. officials to secure exemptions for Canadian crude oil from potential tariffs, employing a strategy that emphasizes mutual economic benefit despite criticism for undermining national unity.

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Ontario Colleges Face Funding Crisis Amidst Federal International Student Visa Cuts

The number of international student visas available to Ontario colleges and universities will drop by approximately 25,000 in 2025 due to a federal government decision to reduce study permits by 45 percent to address housing market strain, resulting in significant financial losses and program cuts a...

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Quality Education
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Trump's Ultimatum: Invest in US or Face Tariffs

At the World Economic Forum, President Trump threatened tariffs on companies that don't invest in the US, promising lower taxes in return; he also urged oil producers to lower prices to harm Russia's war effort, highlighting a new era of geostrategic competition.

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