Kolkata, India – For the past several years, Manpreet Singh has been dreaming of going abroad for higher studies. The 22-year-old Sikh, a resident of Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh state, chose Canada as his destination as that is where many of the Sikh diaspora is settled. But the current diplomatic tension between India and Canada […]
このページを 日本語 で読む The run-up to the 2025 spring labor negotiations (shunto) has begun. Rengo (the Japan Trade Union Confederation) has announced its intention to set a “6% or more” target for increasing wages at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The overall wage hike target, including at large companies, will remain at “5% or more.” […]
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Thursday that strong U.S. economic growth will allow policymakers to take their time in deciding how far and how fast to lower interest rates. “The economy is not sending any signals that we need to be in a hurry to lower rates,” Powell said in remarks for a speech […]
African Countries’ GDP per Capita in 2024 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Many African countries have experienced steady economic growth in recent decades, with significant advancements in key sectors such as oil […]
Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said foreign spouses who have a long-term social visit pass are permitted to work or operate businesses if they meet specific requirements. PETALING JAYA: The government may consider allowing foreigners married to Malaysians to work in the country in a bid to boost the economy and reduce reliance on foreign […]
China’s Economy is Larger Than 30 Asian Economies This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. The world’s second-largest economy sometimes suffers from its own success: it’s hard to comprehend how big it really is. […]
A class action law firm has filed its lawsuit against Coles and Woolworths over allegedly dodgy sales prices. The Sydney-based firm GMP Law lodged the lawsuit in the Federal Court on Thursday, and says consumers who join could get refunds ranging from $200 to $1300. “We believe this class action is an essential move toward […]
Forget the headphones, the fuzzy slippers and the espresso machine that cranks out a cold brew. Globally, three out of four Gen Zs and millennials said that rather than a physical gift, they want a fun experience or trip this holiday season, according to an Amex Trendex survey. Gift givers are listening too. Half of […]
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Operations at British Columbia’s ports are slated to resume on Thursday, after the federal government intervened in a bitter labour dispute. The B.C. Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) said Wednesday that the Canada Industrial Relations Board had the resumption of operations for Nov. 14. It comes after federal […]
Housing affordability still strained despite improvements in 2024: report – National | Globalnews.ca
Stalled home values, rising incomes and falling mortgage rates continue to deliver improvements in housing affordability in Canada, according to a report released Wednesday. And yet, National Bank of Canada estimates show the median household would need to double their annual earnings to qualify for a mortgage on a typical home across the country’s major […]