Cost-of-living crisis biggest global risk: Davos study
London, United Kingdom (AFP) The cost-of-living crisis will be the biggest global risk over the next two years, a survey…
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Shunned by youth, Morocco cosmetic argan oil craft faces uncertain future
Essaouira, Morocco (AFP) by Kaouther Larbi Morocco's argan oil is highly prized by the cosmetics industry, yet it is…
3 years ago
Singapore economy grows more than expected in 2022
SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- Singapore's economy grew more than expected last year but much slower than in 2021, official data…
3 years ago
Japan inflation at 3.7% in November, highest since 1981
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Prices in Japan rose at their fastest pace since 1981 in November, data showed Friday,…
4 years ago
Britain stuck on recession path despite growth rebound
London, United Kingdom (AFP) by Ben Perry Britain's economy remains on course for a long-lasting recession on fallout from the…
4 years ago
Thailand hits 10 million visitors in 2022 as tourism recovers
Bangkok, Thailand (AFP) Thailand celebrated the arrival of its 10 millionth international visitor of 2022 on Saturday, according to the…
4 years ago
Recession in US ‘not inevitable’: Yellen
FORT WORTH, United States (AFP) -- A recession in the US is "not inevitable," Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday,…
4 years ago
World economy faces more pain in 2023 after a gloomy year
PARIS, France (AFP) - This was supposed to be the comeback year for the world economy following the Covid pandemic. Instead, 2022…
4 years ago
UK to allow staff to request flexible working
London, United Kingdom (AFP) UK workers will be able to request flexible employment from the first day of a job…
4 years ago
Pres. Biden signs emergency law forcing US rail unions to accept wages deal
Washington, United States (AFP) US President Joe Biden signed into law Friday a rare intervention by Congress forcing freight rail…
4 years ago
Congress must step in to prevent ‘devastating’ US rail strike: Biden
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Joe Biden on Monday called on Congress to intervene urgently to prevent a…
4 years ago
Canada unveils new Asia-Pacific strategy with eye on China
Canada on Sunday unveiled its new economic and diplomatic strategy for the Asia-Pacific region, allocating 2.3 billion Canadian dollars (US$1.7…
4 years ago
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