India’s recently released GDP figures have taken analysts by surprise, with Q1 growth soaring to 7.8%—well above earlier estimates. Various agencies had projected growth in the range of 6.3% to 7%, while even the Reserve...
Nobel economics prize went to three researchers from the United States, Canada and France for explaining how technological progress leads to prosperity. Economists from the US, Canada and France were awarded this year’s Nobel Memorial Prize in economics on...
In the first half of 2025, more electricity was generated from green sources than from coal. Solar and wind capacities are growing at a faster pace than global electricity demand, according to new research. In...
The EU’s industry chief says the bloc plans to raise tariffs on foreign steel in a bid to counter cheap Chinese imports. Nearly 100,000 jobs have been lost in the European steel sector in the...
Gold and bitcoin have both hit record highs in recent days. Geopolitical and economic uncertainty are factors, while doubts over the US dollar are attracting institutional investors. It’s been a happy few weeks for those...
Tokenism in marketing occurs when brands make only surface-level efforts to appear diverse and inclusive, such as featuring a symbolic member of a marginalized group in a campaign but failing to involve these groups meaningfully...
The German carmaker requires substantial amounts of minerals for its transition to electric vehicles. But new research by DW shows that some of Africa’s most notorious smelters are part of Volkswagen’s supply chain. The 3TG,...
As costly artificial intelligence data centers get built in rich countries, there’s concern that many countries will be left behind. But Armenia is poised to get a boost from Nvidia’s plans for a $500 million...
Can’t afford a designer outfit for the special occasion? Fashion rental lets you wear high-end styles at an affordable cost – save your time, money, and wardrobe space, while refreshing the closet sustainably and suitably...
The leaders of Canada and Mexico have agreed to deepen economic and security ties amid ongoing trade pressure from the Trump administration. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Mexico on Thursday for talks with...
US tariff policy is having unexpected consequences for consumers — in some places. Coffee is becoming cheaper in Brazil, and in Mexico tomatoes are less expensive. US shoppers, meanwhile, are facing rising grocery bills. Customers...
VW & EV Designs: Electric cars are supposed to be the future. So why are German carmakers now taking a page from past designs? Steven Beardsly reports from the IAA Mobility show in Munich. When Volkswagen chief...