The fastest-growing economies in 2026

The IMF has revised upwards its near-term forecasts for the global economy, but has warned that “prospects remain dim” because of a volatile environment from uncertainty, protectionism and shocks to labour supply. The IMF projects growth in the...

Advans Ghana hosts SME growth clinic to drive business sustainability

Advans Ghana Savings and Loans is leading efforts in economic empowerment with a forward-looking capacity-building initiative, the SME Growth Clinic. On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the institution hosted its SME Growth Clinic at the Golden Bean...

Tariffs fuel import surge but economic slowdown looms

U.S. imports surged in the first quarter as businesses scrambled to obtain products they needed before tariffs took effect. (AI-generated image) U.S. imports surged in the first quarter as businesses scrambled to obtain products they needed before...

Việt Nam, Hungary agree to boost economic cooperation as a key pillar of bilateral ties

HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam and Hungary agreed that economic, trade and investment cooperation constitutes one of the key pillars of their bilateral relationship and that both sides should enhance collaboration in these fields commensurate with the high...

When courts decide science: the University and the cases that could decide our future

Every morning in a lab, we rely on one thing: funding. Without money, there is no work. Two new court fights are changing that reality, and here at the University, we are already caught in it. In February, the National Institute of Health (NIH)...

Organise and mobilise: Muslims told to get elected and end divisive politics in Britain

By Maira Butt An organisation with the aim of helping Muslims to get into politics has launched a London branch. The Muslim Impact Forum held its inaugural event in London with a keynote address by Humza Yousaf, the former first minister of...

Dismantling the Math Barrier: The Impact of Math Anxiety on Economic Potential

The math gap is an educational problem and an economic warning we cannot afford to ignore. When children enter school lacking a grasp of the language of math, they are set on a difficult path of struggling to catch up. But beyond the human cost...

Announcing the Chicago Smart Business Dealmaker Award Winners and 2025 Dealmakers Hall of Fame Class

The Smart Business Dealmakers Dealmaker of the Year Awards recognize exceptional individuals who are shaping the landscape of business and innovation in Chicago. In addition, The Chicago Dealmakers Hall of Fame recognized a class of dealmakers...

Game changer: Canadian scientists develop blood test to quickly predict risk of sepsis

HN Summary •Early Detection: Canadian scientists developed a molecular blood test that predicts sepsis risk within the first 24 hours of clinical presentation. •High Accuracy & Accessibility: Using a six-gene signature and AI, the test is over 90%...

Brazil’s refugee crisis legal rights economic challenges and racial labor inequality

Brazil’s refugee crisis legal rights economic challenges and racial labor inequality Brazil is increasingly emerging as a key destination for the world’s asylum seekers. Between 2015 and 2024, the country received over 454,000 asylum applications...

FreeNnamdiKanu protest politically motivated – APC

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised the ongoing #FreeNnamdiKanu protest, describing it as a politically motivated campaign driven by opposition figures seeking relevance. In a statement on Monday, the...

Partner content: Azets' focus in on support ambitions of North East businesses

16:27, 20 Oct 2025Updated 16:45, 20 Oct 2025 The Swing Bridge and Tyne Bridge over the River Tyne in Newcastle.(Image: Iain Buist/Newcastle Chronicle) Azets is a UK top 10 business advisory and accountancy powerhouse covering the North East from...

Sector Transition Plans launched to spur decarbonisation across UK businesses

The Sector Transition Plan (STP) guidance has been developed by the Net Zero Council with the support of the Transition Finance Council (TFC) and the Broadway Initiative. The organisations have conducted preliminary work to develop STP guidance...

Dr. Michael Olson on ‘Embryology, Race and Empire: A History of the Early Life Sciences,’ Oct. 30

Dr. Michael Olson, director of the Marquette Core Curriculum and teaching associate professor of philosophy, will present “Embryology, Race and Empire: A History of the Early Life Sciences,” as part of the Humanities Research Colloquium on...

Even GOP voters are souring on economy

Here’s a shocker: Democrats and Republicans don’t see eye-to-eye on the economy. But focusing on the partisan divide obscures the bigger picture: Majorities in both parties think the economy is not good. This is bad news for Republicans, the party...

Global health is in retreat. It’s not all about Trump.

The Trump administration’s distrust of the U.N. and its World Health Organization is more pronounced than other nations’, but many of them, particularly in Europe, have pulled back funding to focus on defense, as Trump has demanded. Solidarity is...

Tunisia: Uphold the right to protest and access to environmental information

ARTICLE 19 expresses deep concern over the recent restrictions imposed by the authorities on demonstrators in Gabes, southern Tunisia, who have been protesting environmental pollution and demanding transparency and accountability. ARTICLE 19 calls...

Top White House Economics Advisor Predicts Government Shutdown Will End This Week, Warns of 'Stronger Measures'

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett predicted Monday that the ongoing government shutdown is “likely to end sometime this week” but warned the Trump administration may impose “stronger measures” if the funding impasse continues....

Ministry of Environment and Climate Chang organise environmental training for divers

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change organised a specialised training workshop for divers, within the activities of the Coral Reef Restoration Project in Qatari local waters. The event brought together a number of divers and experts in...

Montana agencies offer help to businesses affected by government shutdown

GREAT FALLS — Great Falls organizations are stepping up to help local businesses navigate the federal government shutdown, offering financial assistance and advisory services to companies facing economic uncertainty. The Great Falls Development...