Economy

LCCI Urges Next-Level Reforms to Boost Competitiveness and Broad-Based Prosperity

66th Independence: LCCI speaks on next level of economic reforms Marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) urged the Federal Government to anchor the...

EU Says Fiscal Rules Already Allow More Budget Flexibility Amid Italy’s Request

European Commission says extra budget flexibility already been given - World The European Commission said EU countries already have access to additional leeway under the...

Rhine River Low Water Disrupts Shipping and Drives Freight Costs Higher

Rhine Drops Below Shipping Threshold as Freight Costs Rise Water levels on the Rhine River plunged to record lows over the weekend, threatening transport on...

China steps up policy support to hit growth target

China's cabinet pledges stronger policy support to meet growth target By Reuters China’s State Council signaled a stronger push to stabilize the economy, pledging more...

Vietnam Drafts Law to Recognize Cultural Industries and Boost Creative Growth

Lawmakers weigh draft law to grant cultural industries formal legal status At the National Assembly Standing Committee’s sixth session in Hanoi on September 24, lawmakers...

Naira Slips Against Dollar as CBN Confirms New Exchange Rate Amid Rising Reserves

CBN confirms new exchange rate as naira depreciates despite high reserves The Nigerian naira weakened against the US dollar across official and parallel markets as...

Michael Saylor Urges Crypto Industry to Build First, Win 50 Million Users Before Seeking New Rules

Michael Saylor's CLARITY Alternative: Build Crypto Products, Attract Millions of Users First - Crypto Economy Following the failure of the CLARITY...

Pakistan’s Petrol Crisis: Why Rising Fuel Prices Hit Households Harder Than the Government

Govt Sees Petrol Differently Than Public Pakistan’s economic debate has turned into a contest of narratives, and nothing captures it better than the fury over...

Bank Holds Rates at 3.75% as Iran War Adds Pressure for Future Hike

Interest rates held at 3.75% but Bank warns Iran war could mean future hike The Bank of England has kept its base rate at 3.75%...

Japan Weighs Major GlobalFoundries US Fab Investment Using Tariff Funds

Japan considers buying GlobalFoundries US fab with tariff funds Japan is in active talks to finance the construction of a US-based semiconductor manufacturing plant that...

Congress slams Centre over inflation, says all is well is actually everything is expensive

PM Modi keeps saying 'Sab Changa Si', but actually 'Sab Mehanga Si': Congress jabs Centre over inflation Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday accused the...