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Economic affairs

Chasing an economic boom, White House dismisses risks of AI

On Dec 23, the federal government reported that the US economy grew at an annual rate of more than 4 per cent last quarter.
On Dec 23, the federal government reported that the US economy grew at an annual rate of more than 4 per cent last quarter.

Takeaways from Trump’s year-end address to the nation

US President Donald Trump chose to give the address from the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House, rather than the Oval Office.
US President Donald Trump chose to give the address from the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House, rather than the Oval Office.

Taiwan’s economy is doing well, but many of its workers are not

60 per cent of workers had not received a raise in their income in three years, while 12 per cent had gone a decade without a salary adjustment.
60 per cent of workers had not received a raise in their income in three years, while 12 per cent had gone a decade without a salary adjustment.

India frees up visas for Chinese professionals in key step to boost ties

The changes come at a crucial time for India, which is scaling up production across categories.
The changes come at a crucial time for India, which is scaling up production across categories.

South Africa to take ‘commercial break’ from G-20 after Trump’s snub

Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya updates the media at the parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, December 1, 2022. REUTERS/Esa Alexander
Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya updates the media at the parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, December 1, 2022. REUTERS/Esa Alexander

Why Macron’s China visit and Putin’s India trip will show Europe no longer sets the agenda

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi receiving French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte at Beijing’s airport on Dec 3.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi receiving French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte at Beijing’s airport on Dec 3.

News analysis

With Britain’s economy in the doldrums, will Rachel Reeves’ budget finally show Labour can govern?

British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves' annual budget may well seal her fate, and that of Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves' annual budget may well seal her fate, and that of Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

China launches import promotions to address imbalance concerns

Premier Li Qiang launched on Nov 4 a series of events called the Big Market for All: Export to China.
Premier Li Qiang launched on Nov 4 a series of events called the Big Market for All: Export to China.

‘No other way out’: Hong Kong’s fresh grads grapple with lower starting pay

Starting salaries for Hong Kong’s fresh graduates have dropped for the first time since 2018.
Starting salaries for Hong Kong’s fresh graduates have dropped for the first time since 2018.

Indonesia weighs transforming Bali into a regional financial hub

The initiative’s backers see Bali’s international charm as a lure to financial firms and believe the overcrowding is manageable.
The initiative’s backers see Bali’s international charm as a lure to financial firms and believe the overcrowding is manageable.

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