China’s Xi promises one million jobs for Africa
Xi pledges $51bn in new financing for African countries at Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.
Category Archives: Economy
New Zealand’s young leaving in record numbers as cost of living bites
New Zealanders are seeking opportunity overseas at unprecedented rates amid disillusionment over house prices and jobs.
Australia’s economy posts worst performance since 1992, excluding pandemic
Gross domestic product declines 1.5 percent on per capita basis following successive interest rate hikes.
Kamala Harris to unveil $50,000 tax deduction for new small businesses
US Democratic nominee's proposal is latest effort to erase Donald Trump's polling advantage on economic issues.
An Indian fixer lured workers to Italy. They say he used threats, violence
Tara Chand Tanwar recruited hundreds into exploitative employment, according to an Al Jazeera-Lavialibera investigation.
China announces anti-dumping probe into Canadian canola, chemicals
Ministry of Commerce's investigation comes after Ottawa announced 100 percent tariff on Chinese EVs.
New Zealand to nearly triple tax on international tourists
Peak tourism body says hike will make South Pacific country 'incredibly expensive' to visit.
Hewlett Packard to pursue $4bn claim against late tech mogul Mike Lynch
US tech company says it will continue case against Lynch's estate following his death in a yacht wreck off Sicily.
Australia’s biggest listed casino operator suspended from stock exchange
Star Entertainment Group delisted days after damning report by casino regulator in New South Wales.
10,000 US hotel workers strike over Labor Day weekend
Workers walk off the job in eight US cities over pandemic-era cost-cutting measures.
Brazil’s top court threatens to ban Elon Musk’s X
Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes says platform faces ban unless Musk names legal representative within 24 hours.
South Korea arrests battery maker CEO over fire that killed 23
Aricell CEO Park Soon-kwan arrested over alleged violations of industrial safety law.
A dangerous precedent? Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest stokes speech war
Tech founder's arrest in France highlights debate about whether platforms are responsible for the speech of their users.
Australia caps international student numbers amid discontent over housing
Education minister says enrolments to be limited to 270,000 in 2025 in bid to create 'a better and a fairer system'.
Elon Musk’s X tweaks chatbot after warning over US election misinformation
Social media platform alters Grok after complaint it produced false information about ballot deadlines in US states.
Australia gives workers right to ignore bosses’ after-hours calls, emails
The country is the latest to pass legislation granting a 'right to disconnect' outside of work hours.
Nepal lifts TikTok ban after blocking app over ‘social harmony’ concerns
Move comes weeks after Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was sworn into office following collapse of previous government.
Canada intervenes to end freight rail shutdown triggered by labour dispute
Ottawa orders railroads to enter arbitration with labour union to avert prolonged disruption to services.
Andrew and Tristan Tate detained in Romania in new trafficking probe
Romanian authorities say probe relates to alleged crimes including human trafficking and sex with a minor.
US orders inspections of Boeing 787 planes following midair plunge
Federal Aviation Administration orders inspections after mid-flight dive blamed on random movement of pilots' seats.