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Bill To Outlaw Trade In Dog Meat Passed By The Parliament Of South Korea

South Korea's parliament passed a bill on Tuesday to ban the consumption and sale of dog meat, outlawing the contentious centuries-old practice amid increased support for animal welfare. ...

The Two Priciest Cities In The World Are Singapore And Zurich

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has announced that Singapore and Zurich were tied for the most expensive cities in the world this year, followed by Geneva, New York, and Hong Kong....

Pocket wallets vs. smartphones: Can we replace cash with digital currencies?

The more than a decade-long history of cryptocurrency has clearly demonstrated that the world is keen on the new form of money. The crypto frenzy has even prompted leading central banks to work on...

The Growing Influence Of Tech Giants In Political Campaigns And Regulatory Shifts: A New Era Of Corporate Politics

Trump’s Return And China’s Diplomatic Counterplay: Renewed Tensions On Trade And Taiwan

Ethical Implications Of The Trump-Witkoff Crypto Venture: The Intersection Of Crypto, Politics, And Potential Security Risks

The Adani Controversy - Bribery, Securities Fraud, And Global Implications

Amazon Strikes: A Broader Look At Worker Unrest In The Retail Sector

Indian Rupee Faces Record Decline Amid Global And Domestic Challenges

The Rising Potential Of Geothermal Energy Amid Big Tech And Energy Sector Shifts

Bitcoin’s Rise To Record High: A Reflection On Strategic Reserves And Global Crypto Adoption

Italy’s Economic Struggles Resurface: Lessons From Spain’s Resilience And A Path Forward

First Severe Human Bird Flu Case In U.S. Highlights Growing Health Concerns; Emergency Declared

Markets

Profits Of Chinese Companies And Portfolio Inflows Drops Due To Trade War.

The prolonged trade war between China and the United States is having an impact with a substantial drop in industrial profits as well as a slowdown in the inflows of foreign investment in the Chinese stock markets, even though some of the business sectors in the country have reported good earnings...

Despite Tariffs, US Trade Deficit With China Increases In July

Despite the trade tariffs imposed on Chinese imports into the country by United States president Donald Trump, the trade deficit of the country with China touched a six-month high for the month of July even though the US economy as a whole saw a slight contracting in its trade deficit....

UK Farmers Want Tariffs On Agricultural Imports In Case Of A No-Deal Brexit

British farmers what the government to impose import tariffs on eggs, some dairy products, horticultural products and grains in case of the United Kingdom having to leave the European Union without a trade agreement. This demand was made to the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson by the Britain’s...

Ford Had Disrupted The Auto Industry Long Before Tesla, Its CEO Says

Many view the outspoken CEO of United States based electric car maker to be a great disruptor of the auto industry as it goes through a massive change. However, during a television interview, Ford CEO Jim Hackett emphasized that biggest industrial disruption of the entire 20th century was...

Slump In Global Crude Sends Norway’s Krone Down To Touch Lowest Since 2008

The trade tensions across the globe have driven down the price of oil throughout the world which has hit Norway’s krone which touched its lowest level since the 2008 financial crisis. This significant drop in the value of the krone now threatens large sections of the Norwegian economy. The...

Chaos In Financial Market Could Result Due To US Labeling China A Currency Manipulator

The decision of the United States to label China as a currency manipulator would "severely damage international financial order and cause chaos in financial markets", said China's central bank said on Tuesday. The People's Bank of China (PBOC) said that the decision of Washington to rake...

Trumps’ China Tariff To Hit US Footwear Industry As 70% Of Shoes Comes From China

The escalating trade war between the United States and China has hit the American footwear industry very hard. A host of consumer goods such as apparel, home textiles like bedding and shoes would be impacted by the most recently announced tariffs by US president Donald Trump of 10 per cent...

South Korea To Be Struck Off Japan’s Trusted Export List As Trade Spat Widens

Japan has decided to carry on with its announcement of removing South Korea from its list of trusted trade partners which threatened to escalate the trade related spat between the two countries that has been brewing since the last few weeks. This decision of Japan to strike South Korea o...

Chance Of A Shortened Trade Deal Between US And Japan By September: Reports

A quid pro quo trade deal involving agriculture and autos is being worked upon by the United States and Japan which would be agreeable to both US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe such that they sign the agreement during their meeting New York, said reports quoting...

Sotheby’s Expect Bid Of Up To $160,000 For Nike ‘Moon Shoes’ & ‘Back To The Future’ Sneakers

A price of as much as $160,000 could be paid for by bidders in an auction held by Sotheby’s for a rare pair of Nike “Moon Shoes”. Dubbed “Stadium Goods: The Ultimate Sneaker Collection Online”, collectors and bidders would be allowed to place their bids on an array of rare sneakers in a...

Worse Economic Outlook For Euro Zone Due To Uncertain US Trade Attitude

The forecast of growth for the next year for the euro zone economy was lowered by the European Commission on Wednesday. The commission cited the lurking uncertainty related to the United States trade policy was amongst the major risk for the economy of the region. The estimate for...

A Retail Ban On Crypto Derivatives Being Proposed By UK Markets Watchdog

The possibility of the prevalence of market abuses is driving the United Kingdom markets watchdog to propose a ban on the sale of derivatives that are based on crypto-assets to retail consumers as early as form the beginning of 2020. The Financial Conduct Authority of the UK said on...

Trump’s Return To Office Could Shift Global Geopolitics: Putin Holds Firm On Ukraine, While Other Conflicts Face Uncertain Future*

As former U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to re-enter the White House, the geopolitical landscape is bracing for significant shifts. Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly expressed his...

Lifestyle

Bill To Outlaw Trade In Dog Meat Passed By The Parliament Of South Korea

The Two Priciest Cities In The World Are Singapore And Zurich

Pocket wallets vs. smartphones: Can we replace cash with digital currencies?

The Growing Influence Of Tech Giants In Political Campaigns And Regulatory Shifts: A New Era Of Corporate Politics

Trump’s Return And China’s Diplomatic Counterplay: Renewed Tensions On Trade And Taiwan

Ethical Implications Of The Trump-Witkoff Crypto Venture: The Intersection Of Crypto, Politics, And Potential Security Risks

The Adani Controversy - Bribery, Securities Fraud, And Global Implications

Amazon Strikes: A Broader Look At Worker Unrest In The Retail Sector

Indian Rupee Faces Record Decline Amid Global And Domestic Challenges

The Rising Potential Of Geothermal Energy Amid Big Tech And Energy Sector Shifts

Bitcoin’s Rise To Record High: A Reflection On Strategic Reserves And Global Crypto Adoption

Italy’s Economic Struggles Resurface: Lessons From Spain’s Resilience And A Path Forward

First Severe Human Bird Flu Case In U.S. Highlights Growing Health Concerns; Emergency Declared

Profits Of Chinese Companies And Portfolio Inflows Drops Due To Trade War.

Despite Tariffs, US Trade Deficit With China Increases In July

UK Farmers Want Tariffs On Agricultural Imports In Case Of A No-Deal Brexit

Ford Had Disrupted The Auto Industry Long Before Tesla, Its CEO Says

Slump In Global Crude Sends Norway’s Krone Down To Touch Lowest Since 2008

Chaos In Financial Market Could Result Due To US Labeling China A Currency Manipulator

Trumps’ China Tariff To Hit US Footwear Industry As 70% Of Shoes Comes From China

South Korea To Be Struck Off Japan’s Trusted Export List As Trade Spat Widens

Chance Of A Shortened Trade Deal Between US And Japan By September: Reports

Sotheby’s Expect Bid Of Up To $160,000 For Nike ‘Moon Shoes’ & ‘Back To The Future’ Sneakers

Worse Economic Outlook For Euro Zone Due To Uncertain US Trade Attitude

A Retail Ban On Crypto Derivatives Being Proposed By UK Markets Watchdog

World

First Severe Human Bird Flu Case In U.S. Highlights Growing Health Concerns; Emergency Declared

Methane Emissions From Tropical Wetlands: A Growing Threat To Global Climate Goals

Conflict-Affected Nations Demand Urgent Climate Funding At COP29

Trump’s Return To Office Could Shift Global Geopolitics: Putin Holds Firm On Ukraine, While Other Conflicts Face Uncertain Future*

World Bank's Record Climate Finance: Implications For Global Development

People

Trump Declines Further Debates As Harris Emerges As Debate Winner In Polls

Kamala Harris Targets GOP Economic Criticism With New Policy Proposals

Musk Gives To An Organisation That Supports Trump's Election: Bloomberg

New Study Finds People Who Were Class Bullies Could Make Higher Incomes In Their Middle Age

In A New York Corporate Fraud Lawsuit, Trump Slapped Fines And Interest Of $454 Million