Category: Business

The initiative is in line with UN Secretary-General António Guterres’s longstanding assertion that “moving beyond GDP is fundamental to building an economic system that gives value to what counts – human well-being – now and in the future, and for everyone”. While GDP has become the gold standard by which economic development is judged, it […]

Earlier this week, the House Judiciary Committee passed H.R. 1526, a bill by Rep. Darrell Issa to prevent courts from issuing nationwide injunctions. This bill could receive a vote on the House floor as early as next week. Senator Josh Hawley recently introduced a similar bill in the Senate. Both bills would prohibit district courts […]

While Turkey’s government is struggling to deal with mass protests at home (after Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was imprisoned), in foreign affairs it is in an increasingly strong position as a key power broker in deals with Europe, the US and Russia. At the crossroads between Asia and Europe, Turkey is strategically important to just […]

Every month, the UN trade and development agency (UNCTAD) provides an update on what’s happening in the world of global trade. In March, the focus was on tariffs, and the report revealed that, whilst global trade reached a record $33 trillion last year, the outlook for 2025 remains uncertain, with mounting tensions, protectionist policies and […]

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on imported cars, calling it a misguided move that will ultimately harm global prosperity. “The U.S. has chosen a path at whose end lie only losers, since tariffs and isolation hurt prosperity, for everyone,” Scholz stated. Scholz’s remarks came after Trump […]

As the U.S. intensifies its trade war with China, Beijing is seeking to strengthen its economic relationship with Canada. Chinese Ambassador to Canada, Wang Di, called for increased trade between the two nations, emphasizing that the U.S. trade policies are creating global instability. Speaking at a trade-promotion event in Ottawa, Wang criticized U.S. unilateralism and […]

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed regret following US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 25% tariff on imported European cars. The tariffs, set to take effect on April 2, will apply to all vehicles assembled outside the United States, impacting global car manufacturers and creating tensions between the US and the […]

In a country where less than half the population has reliable access to electricity, Dodai, a local startup founded by Japanese entrepreneur Yuma Sasaki, is rapidly transforming Ethiopia’s transportation landscape. Since its inception in 2022, Dodai has quickly become the fastest-growing electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer in East Africa, selling 850 units in its first year. […]

Every time you browse the web, you’re being tracked. Most websites contain invisible tracking code that allows companies to collect and monetize data about your online activity. Many of those companies are data brokers, who sell your sensitive information to anyone willing to pay. That’s why EFF created Privacy Badger, a free, open-source browser extension […]

Not even six months on from Labour’s first budget, and the world is a much-changed place. Geopolitical tensions and uncertainties, already high last year, have risen further, and with them the cost of the UK’s debt, while economic growth has stalled. As such, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confronted an array of unpalatable choices – notably […]