Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Economy

Strengthening Thailand’s Green Finance and Trade Resilience: Opportunities for Value Capture in Global Value Chains

Thailand Urged to Strengthen Green Finance and Trade Resilience Amid Global Economic Shifts At a high-level seminar bringing together Thai policymakers and international institutions, speakers urged Thailand to accelerate reforms...

Navigating Inflation and Currency: Takaichi’s First Meeting with BOJ Governor Ueda and the Call for Political Independence

PM Takaichi meets BOJ chief for first time: Why coalition leaders warn against political meddling? Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held her first one-on-one meeting with...

US Job Market Shows Signs of Recovery in January, But Challenges Remain

US job market regains momentum in January but deeper cracks persist beneath the surface - The Times of India After months of near-standstill, the US...

Controversy Erupts Over Ratcliffe’s ‘Colonised by Immigrants’ Claims as Manchester Mayor Responds

Manchester mayor says Man U co-owner Ratcliffe 'insulting' to claim UK is 'colonised by immigrants' - live updates Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe sparked...

Bridging the Gap: Evaluating Learning Outcomes Under NEP 2020 in India’s Education System

NEP 2020 focuses on skills, but are students really learning? Experts explain India has largely solved the challenge of getting children into school, yet a...

Transforming Waste into Value: Ashghal and Al Khalij Cement Company’s Partnership for Sludge Recycling and Sustainability in Qatar

Ashghal, Al Khalij Cement Company to recycle sludge generated by wastewater treatment plants The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with...

Central Banks Hold Steady: US Dollar Gains Amid Market Consolidation

ECB and BoE to Stand Pat, While US Dollar Mostly Firmer | Investing.com The US dollar is firmer against most G10 peers as markets stay...

Rethinking Retail: Insights from the 2026 RLC Global Forum in Riyadh

2026 RLC Global Forum concludes in Riyadh, advancing the global retail agenda The 2026 RLC Global Forum concluded in Riyadh after...

Enhancing Agricultural Growth in Uttar Pradesh: The Benefits of Sugarcane Intercropping with Oilseeds and Pulses

CM Yogi pushes for sugarcane intercropping with oilseeds and pulses to boost agri growth Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has called for large-scale adoption...

Singapore Launches National Space Agency: A New Era in the Global Space Economy

Singapore forms national space agency Singapore will establish the National Space Agency of Singapore (NSAS) on 1 April, a move designed to coordinate national ambitions...

US Social Media Scrutiny: A Potential $15.7 Billion Hit to Tourism

US scrutiny of social media a tourism threat - survey A US plan to increase scrutiny of foreign visitors’ social media use could deter millions...