Panama – Panama Seeks Legal Framework for Airbnb and Short-Stay Rentals to Boost Tourism and Investment
Panama is taking decisive steps to regulate its booming short-stay rental market, with a new legislative proposal aimed at bringing ...
Tag: Economy
Caribbean – Caribbean Coral Archipelago Dispute Heats Up as Guatemala Seeks Role in ICJ Case
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has scheduled a pivotal hearing for November 24, 2025, to determine whether Guatemala can ...
Honduras – Honduran Business Leader Urges Transparent Elections to Safeguard Democracy and Investment
In a direct appeal to national leaders, Karim Qubain, President of the Cortés Chamber of Commerce and Industries (CCIC), emphasized ...
Honduras – Honduras Faces Alarming Informal Employment Rate, Second-Highest in Central America
Honduras has emerged as the second-most affected country in Central America by informal employment, with an alarming 82.6% of its ...
Iran – Iran’s Post-War Deportation Drive: Afghan Refugees Face Mass Expulsions, Rising Hostility, and Uncertain Futures
The Islamic Republic of Iran is facing mounting international criticism as it intensifies mass deportations of Afghan refugees and migrants ...
UK – BrewDog to Shut 10 UK Pubs Amid Rising Costs and Strategic Shake-Up
Craft beer powerhouse BrewDog has announced the closure of 10 of its bars across the United Kingdom, including its iconic ...
UK – Sizewell C Nuclear Power Plant Cost Soars to £38 Billion, Raising Household Energy Bills for a Decade
The estimated cost of constructing the Sizewell C nuclear power station in Suffolk has surged to a staggering £38 billion, ...
UK – UK Rent Soars by 21% in Three Years, Forcing Lifestyle Shifts and Financial Pressure on Tenants
UK rent prices have surged significantly over the past three years, with the average monthly cost rising by £221, according ...
UK – New Water Ombudsman to Tackle Leaks, Overcharging, and Industry Failures Amid Public Backlash
In a move aimed at restoring public trust and tackling long-standing issues in the water industry, the UK government has ...
EU – German Chancellor Merz Slams EU Bureaucracy, Pledges to Rescue Economy from Recession and Boost European Defense
In a bold and wide-ranging summer press conference on Friday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz laid out his administration’s top priorities ...
EU – Europe’s Defence Industry Demands Minimum €100 Billion in Next EU Budget to Address Security Gaps
The European defence industry is calling on policymakers to commit at least €100 billion in defence spending under the European ...
USA – Trump Administration Signals Tariffs on Canadian Goods Likely to Stay Amid Ongoing Trade Disputes
The prospect of tariff-free trade between the United States and Canada appears increasingly uncertain as President Donald Trump’s administration signals ...
UK – The U.K. Cracks Down on the Global Rich — And They Are Heading for the Exits
The United Kingdom’s recent move to eliminate the “non-domiciled” (non-dom) tax status—once a key attraction for global elites—has triggered an ...
USA – Trump’s Push to Fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell Could Undermine Inflation Stability and Economic Trust
As President Donald Trump reportedly considers removing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, concerns are mounting that such a move could ...
USA – Trump Softens U.S. Stance on China Amid Plans for High-Stakes Diplomatic Visit
In a noticeable shift from previous hardline policies, President Donald Trump’s administration is easing its confrontational posture toward China as ...
Pakistan – First Batch of 300 Pakistani Agriculture Graduates Complete Advanced Training in China to Boost Sector Reform
Pakistan’s efforts to modernize its underperforming agriculture sector took a significant leap forward as the first batch of 300 Pakistani ...
Pakistan – Electric Vehicle Push Could Slash Pakistan’s Fuel Imports and Boost Jobs, Says PM Shehbaz Sharif
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for an accelerated shift toward electric vehicles (EVs) in Pakistan, emphasizing that the transition ...
Pakistan – Pakistan Looks to Deepen Trade Ties with U.S. as Finance Minister Aurangzeb Pushes for Economic Expansion in Washington
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is currently visiting the United States with a clear mission: to enhance economic cooperation and secure ...
Japan – Japan’s Soaring Rice Prices Spark Panic Buying and Rationing as Climate Threatens National Staple
Japan is facing an increasingly dire rice crisis as surging prices, dwindling supply, and record heatwaves push the nation toward ...
Japan – Japan Braces for Market Volatility Amid Election Uncertainty and Potential Opposition Surge
Japan’s financial markets are on edge as the nation heads into a pivotal Upper House election on July 20 that ...
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