A crucial EU decision on car emissions could define the future of the European automotive sector. At the center is the 2035 all-electric sales target, a policy many consider essential...
Category: Economy
India’s New Labour Code Overhaul Promises Clarity for Startups, Gig Platforms and Workers
India’s landmark labour regulatory reform — consolidating 29 fragmented laws into four unified codes — is set to reshape how startups hire, scale and compensate workers. The announcement, made on...
Pakistan’s Banks Face a Growing Credit Dilemma as Weak Loan Recovery System Stifles Lending
Private-sector lending in Pakistan continues to suffer as banks avoid risky borrowers due to lengthy, unpredictable and often unsuccessful loan recovery processes. While the financial sector looks strong from a...
Surrey Faces Bank Branch Disappearance as Closures Accelerate Across the UK
More than 500 bank branches disappeared from British high streets this year, leaving local economies, elderly residents, and small businesses grappling with a changing financial landscape. Surrey wasn’t spared, with...
Singapore’s Investment Wave Powers Batam’s Tech and Manufacturing Revival
Singapore companies are driving a fresh surge of growth on Indonesia’s Batam island, betting on lower costs, rising talent and a fast-developing tech ecosystem with new regional significance. How Singapore’s...
Beyond Banking: Pakistan’s Agriculture Needs Innovation, Not Just Credit
Pakistan’s agricultural sector, a lifeline for rural livelihoods and national food security, is at a critical crossroads. Despite contributing roughly 24% to GDP and employing nearly 38% of the workforce,...
Russia Turns to Crypto for Trade as Western Sanctions Bite Hard
Russia has officially legalized the use of cryptocurrency in foreign trade — a move that marks one of its boldest economic experiments since being cut off from Western financial systems....
Trump Tells Goldman Sachs CEO to Fire Chief Economist Over Tariff Report
President lashes out at Wall Street analysis predicting U.S. consumers will bear most of tariff costs by October. President Donald Trump has taken his trade war defense into personal territory,...
East Lampeter Township Greenlights Business Improvement District to Boost Local Economy
East Lampeter Township’s board of supervisors in Lancaster County has given the green light to a business improvement district (BID) along Lincoln Highway. This move puts more decision-making power in...
Saudi Arabia’s Job Market Shifts: Tech and Healthcare Grow as Construction and Oil Hiring Slow
Saudi Arabia’s hiring landscape is tilting toward technology and healthcare, while traditional drivers like construction and oil face a slowdown due to spending adjustments. The shift comes as parts of...