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Somalia’s National Trade Union Federation Joins Global Call for Social Dialogue in Just Transition
The Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU), the officially recognised national trade union centre in Somalia, has formally endorsed the Call to Action on Fostering Social Dialogue for a Just Transition to a Resilient Low-Carbon Economy, a major...

Tel Aviv shares turn higher as economy stays open amid Israel-Iran attacks
Tel Aviv stocks erased morning losses and moved nearly 1% higher on Sunday in the first trading session since the start of a wave of missile strikes between Israel and Iran on Friday, as Israel and its economy attempt to remain as open as...

Private Banking’s Youth Crisis: Who Will Take the Helm?
Private banks are struggling more than ever to attract young talent. In her guest contribution for finews.first, Nadège Lesueur-Pène of UBP explains what banks must do to stay competitive in the war for tomorrow’s top performers. In this section,...

From energy independence to energy crisis: How American oil production has suffered under Biden
From energy independence to energy crisis: How American oil production has suffered under Biden By Stone Washington March 4, 2022 “We were energy independent one year ago, now we are at the mercy of OPEC, gasoline is selling for $7 in parts of...

Canadian club: G7 leaders gather for summit amid trade wars
KANANASKIS, Alberta — Leaders of some of the world’s biggest economic powers are gathering in the Canadian Rockies for a Group of Seven summit this week, overshadowed by an escalating conflict between Israel and Iran and U.S. President Donald...

Trump in Iran crisis: MAGA descends into mutiny as Israel threatens to take out Ayatollah in regime change plot
Donald Trump is teetering on the brink of an all-out Iran crisis amid MAGA fury over his 'complicity' in Israel's strikes. In a sensational development Sunday, two US officials revealed that the president vetoed an Israeli plan this week to kill...

Jumia ramps up strategy to counter Chinese rivals Temu, Shein amid investor pressure
Africa’s e-commerce giant, Jumia, said it is reshaping its business strategy to defend market share, boost profitability, and restore investor confidence as Chinese e-commerce giants Temu and Shein intensify their presence in Africa. Jumia CEO...

Councils ‘way short’ of planning officers to tackle housing crisis, Unison warns
A shortage of planning officers at England’s councils could derail efforts to tackle the housing crisis, a union is warning. Unison said its research found councils are “way short” of staffing levels if they are to process enough planning...

ECB poised for fall rate decision as growth, tariffs, and inflation weigh in
The European Central Bank will reassess its interest rate policy this fall, weighing whether additional cuts are necessary after a recent series of reductions brought its main rate to 2%, with inflation easing to 1.9%. At its next meeting in July,...

4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo wraps up with fruitful results
The 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) Photo: VCG The 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo wrapped up with fruitful results, as the event, after review by the organizing committee, announced 176 signed projects with a total value...

From Vision To Framework: Egypt Moves To Regulate Fractional Real Estate Investment As Nawy Shares Leads Way
(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) As Egypt's real estate market adapts to ongoing economic shifts and rising property prices, the demand for innovative and inclusive investment models has never been greater. Among the most promising of these models is...

G7 summit overshadowed by Israel-Iran crisis, tariffs
KANANASKIS, Alberta — Leaders of some of the world’s biggest economic powers arrived in the Canadian Rockies on Sunday for a Group of Seven summit, overshadowed by an escalating conflict between Israel and Iran and U.S. President Donald Trump’s...

Khareef season boosts Oman’s business, draws new investments
Salalah- As Oman prepares for the annual khareef season in Dhofar, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) has confirmed full readiness for what is among the sultanate’s most important economic and tourism periods....

40 India-listed tech companies valued at $90 billion: Report
Indian capital markets are maturing, prompting digital-first companies to "reverse flip" back to India, encouraged by regulatory improvements and a broader investor base. Approximately 40 India-listed tech companies are valued at $90 billion....

Americans need relief from relentless inflation
By Pete Riehm October 17, 2022 Over a year ago, the Biden Administration blithely dismissed inflation as transitory in the summer of 2021. Rapidly spiking, after Joe Biden said it was nothing to worry about, inflation remains at record highs with...

Saudi Arabia’s inflation holds steady at 2.2 per cent in May
SAUDI Arabia’s annual consumer inflation edged up to 2.2 per cent in May, with rental prices emerging as the principal driver behind the increase, reports Arab News. The uptick was fuelled by an 8.1pc rise in housing rents, including a 7.1pc...

ECOWAS seeks collective effort to overcome existential crisis
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for a collective effort to address its current existential crisis as the organisation is at a crossroads and requires strong capacity to overcome obstacles hindering integration and...

Northrop Grumman Warms Up to Firefly Aerospace -- With a $50 Million Investment
Northrop Grumman has a lot to gain from its relationship with a tiny space upstart. It's good to have friends (in space). About three years ago, aerospace and defense giant Northrop Grumman (NOC 4.05%) was trying to build a space business and turn...

In Memoriam: The Estée Lauder Companies Chairman Emeritus Leonard A. Lauder
Leonard A. Lauder: A lifetime of achievementWith deep sadness we report the passing of The Estée Lauder Companies Chairman Emeritus Leonard A. Lauder at the age of 92. Mr. Lauder was born in 1933 in New York City, the oldest son of Estée and...

ECOWAS Commission urges speedy reforms amid member exit, organisational crisis
The Vice President, Commission for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission), Damtien Larbli Tchintchibidja, on Sunday, disclosed that the official exit of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from the regional bloc has taught the...