U.S. job openings rose in April, despite economic fallout from Iran war
The American job market has been recovering from a dismal 2025. Last year, the U.S. added fewer than 10,000 jobs a month, least outside a recession since 2002.
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Renew CUSMA, Canada urges as U.S. separates meetings and talks ramp up
Canada is asking the U.S. and Mexico to renew the current Canada-U.S.-Mexico Free Trade Agreement (CUSMA) for another 16 years as negotiations move forward.
Govt to replace WPI with Producer Price Index, new series from June 15
WPI is a key indicator for measuring the average change in the prices of a fixed basket of commodities at the initial stage of a commercial transaction over a given…
Is Canada in recession? ‘We see some weakness,’ Carney says, touts ‘process’
Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged 'some weakness' in the economy after recent GDP data showed Canada was in a technical recession.
Sturzenegger to wield Milei’s ‘chainsaw,’ slash staffing levels across all government departments
Deregulation tzar Federico Sturzenegger plans to keep the "chainsaw" running; Government plans fresh round of lay-offs across all departments. Leer más
3 U.S. tech firms own 85% of Canada’s cloud market, report says
The federal government is set to release an AI strategy this week. It's expected to call for building a foundation for Canadian sovereign AI as one of its six pillars.
Gov’t to crack down on rice smuggling with new inter-ministerial task-force – Agric Minister
The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced plans by government to establish an inter-ministerial taskforce to strengthen surveillance and enforcement against the illegal importation of rice through…
West Africa must build resilient food systems amid inflation pressures – Veep
Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for stronger investment in agriculture and resilient food systems to address rising food prices and improve food security across West Africa. Speaking…
US$4bn rice imports by West African countries untenable – Dep. Finance Minister
Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem has advised stakeholders participating in the 2026 West Africa Rice Investment Roundtable in Accra to close the gap between rice production and consumption…
Eight data centers threaten to transform this small Texas county. Local officials say they have no power to stop them.
At least 248 data centers are planned to be built in Texas. Of those, nearly half will be built in unincorporated areas, where county officials are limited in their ability…
‘Blended finance’ key to unlocking infrastructure funding in Ghana and Africa – Deloitte Partner
Speaking during a panel discussion at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit, Mr. Lartey highlighted the significance of blended finance in addressing what he described as the "missing middle" in Africa's…
Trump administration proposes 25pct tariff to punish Brazil over trade practices
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration has proposed a new punitive tariff of 25 per cent on many imports from Brazil, after deciding its practices were unfair on a range of issues…
AMRO revises Asean+3 inflation projection to 1.8pct in 2026
SINGAPORE: The Asean+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has revised its inflation projection for Asean+3 to 1.8 per cent from 1.4 per cent in 2026, while maintaining growth estimation at 4.0…
Dutch inflation climbs sharply to 3.5%, driven by energy costs
The Dutch annual rate of inflation rose to 3.5% in May, up from 2.8% in April, according to a preliminary...
Mozambique succeeds South Africa as INMACOM chair
The Republic of Mozambique was announced as the next country to take over the INMACOM chairmanship. This was at the Royal Villas, Ezulwini, Eswatini, where the outgoing Chairperson of the…
Hanoi curbs kerb culture as city clamps down on pavement vendors
Authorities step up action on illegal footpath use where tables spill into streets and force pedestrians into traffic.
Canada
Are we in a recession? ‘Be careful’ with indicators, says Bank of Canada
Even though the most recent GDP reports flirt with a technical recession, the Bank of Canada and several economists aren't ready to declare one formally just yet.
Canada
Using AI for retirement investment advice? It can be risky, experts caution
While AI can be 'a great way for investors to gain more general knowledge,' being overly reliant on it can be risky because AI 'may not know the full picture,'…
Economy
Milei government dismisses impact of World Cup on Argentina’s reserves
The American dream versus local wallets – the most expensive sporting event in history arrives at a time of falling real wages and a cheap exchange rate in Argentina. Leer…
Economy
Billionaire Chip Wilson wins bid to lower Vancouver home’s assessed value by $18m
The B.C. Property Assessment Appeal Board issued a decision dated May 28 ordering BC Assessment to lower the 2025 assessed value of Wilson's home to $64.4 million.
Economy
IIP growth slows to 4.9% as new data shows dip in mining activity
The IIP series, which till now had 2011-12 as its base year, has now been updated to 2022-23; the new basket of goods to calculate IIP consists of 1,042 products…
Police launch probe into Mongu woman’s killing
Police in Mongu District have launched investigations into a murder case involving a 62-year-old woman who was found dead in Mbuywana Stage Three Compound in Mongu, Western Province. Western Province…
Javier Milei
Argentina added to list of world’s worst countries for workers’ rights
Repression of workers' rights has deepened around the globe, even in "stable" countries, says world's largest trade union organisation; Argentina added to ITUC’s list of 10 worst countries for workers'…
Economy
Prices of Commercial LPG, 5-kg free trade LPG hiked; International ATF decreased
The 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi is now priced at ₹3,113.5 whilst the 5-kg FTL would be sold at ₹821.5
Economy
India, Oman free trade pact comes into force
Bilateral trade between India and Oman reached $11.18 billion in FY 2025-26, up from $10.61 billion in FY 2024-25
Economy
Outgoing U.S. Federal Reserve chair Powell delivers defence of Fed independence
Jerome Powell delivered a staunch defence of the need for the central bank to maintain independence and credibility, as it comes under assault from President Donald Trump
Economy
GST collections grow 3.2% in May to ₹1.94 lakh cr
Gross GST collection stood at ₹1.88 lakh crore in May 2025
Economy
India’s manufacturing sector growth hits 3-month high in May as domestic market fuels activity: PMI
The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing PMI posted 55.0 in May, above the April reading of 54.7
Economy
Oil prices rise more than 2% as Israel steps up incursion into Lebanon
Israel ordered troops to move further into Lebanon in the battle with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group
Economy
Bridgetown Port pulls back the curtain for open day
Members of the public were given a rare opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the inner workings of the Barbados Port as it opened its gates for a behind-the-scenes……
Poilievre calls for emergency debate as Canada enters technical recession
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to reverse years of government policy as job losses mount and national economic growth turns negative.
Argentina
Foreign pharmaceutical firms to invest US$8 billion, says Argentina’s government
Ggovernment announces foreign-owned pharmaceutical companies plan to invest US$8 billion in clinical research in Argentina over the next six years; Little detail about companies or size of funding. Leer más
Economy
What is changing for UPI and LPG from June 1, 2026? Everything to know
Some new changes to the UPI system and the LPG distribution system guidelines will be in effect from June 1, 2026.
Economy
UPI hits record scale: 24,162 crore transactions worth ₹314 lakh crore in FY26
The government reiterated its commitment to strengthening the digital payments ecosystem, with a focus on innovation, security, and inclusion, as UPI continues to scale new milestones
Economy
India’s LPG consumption slides 16% in April amid West Asia conflict
The consumption was 10.5% lower than the 2.45 million tonnes of LPG sales in April 2024
Economy
India, U.S. chief negotiators to hold four-day trade talks from June 1
The U.S. team will be led by its chief negotiator Brendan Lynch. India's chief negotiator is Darpan Jain, who is an additional secretary in the Department of Commerce