Historic Shift Underway in China’s Economy as Investment Slump Deepens

Investment in manufacturing, infrastructure and property is expected to fall this year, a remarkable turn for an economy ...

Live coverage: Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by 0.25%, Powell warns there's 'no risk-free path'

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its final meeting of 2025, with investors focusing on the ...

What to expect from the global economy in 2026

Economic growth across the globe will be highly uneven, with some major economies accelerating while others hit the brakes.
Opinion
Bulletin of the Atomic ScientistsOpinion

Nuclear power’s role in Japan is fading. The myths of reactor safety and energy needs can’t change that reality

Japan's government continues to avoid confronting the difficult reality of nuclear power. But this doesn't mean the myths of inherent safety and absolute necessity of reactors can go on forever.
The Manila Times

VEON’s Banglalink Receives Regulatory Approval to Launch Digital Payment Services to Advance Financial Inclusion in Bangladesh

VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator ('VEON”), today announces that Banglalink, its digital operator in Bangladesh, has received the permission of Bangladesh Bank to operate as a ...
Northern Public Radio

Soybeans have been a top U.S. ag export for decades. What happens when the top buyer stops buying?

The Trump administration has announced $12 billion in relief for farmers but that won’t cover all their losses.
World Bank Group

International Standards Proliferate, Reshaping Global Economy: Too Many Developing Countries Are Left Behind, Report Finds

The new World Bank World Development report 2025 reveals that the rapid spread of international standards—impacting areas from food labeling to 5G technology—is transforming the global economy. While ...