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Gender equality helps businesses maximise human resources and achieve sustainable growth
HCM CITY — Promoting gender equality in the workplace not only enables businesses to harness the full potential of women’s talents and perspectives but also strengthens their foundation for sustainable growth, experts say. Việt Nam has made...

RFK Jr. And Cheryl Hines Applauded For Flying Economy Class On Commercial Flight
Last Updated:October 20, 2025, 10:13 IST Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Cheryl Hines are praised for flying economy, contrasting with AOC and Bernie Sanders, who use private jets for rallies, sparking debate on travel choices. Rapid Read Summarized by...

Asia’s environmental enforcement leaders honored for cross-border impact
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) today announced the recipients of the 2024-2025 Asia Environmental Enforcement Recognition of Excellence (AEEE), honouring exceptional individuals and institutions for their leadership in tackling...

University launches sport health tech incubator
Leeds Beckett University (LBU) is launching a pioneering sport health tech incubator to help tackle health inequalities and drive innovation across the sector. Backed by a £1.1m investment from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) through...

Rodrigo Paz wins the presidency as Bolivia enters new political era
Center-right politician Rodrigo Paz is the new president of Bolivia. After the vote count was completed, Paz’s Christian Democratic Party (PDC) secured 54.5% of the votes, compared to 45.5% for the Libre coalition led by former conservative...

Ontario's legislature back for a short session as economic storm clouds loom
Ontario’s legislature returns today for a short session some experts say will be packed with new bills to address the economic storm clouds swirling over the province, and as the government is dogged by questions about a controversial skills fund....

Delivering on Voter Priorities for Housing Affordability Is Key to Arizona’s Economic Future
Arizonans have made housing affordability one of their top priorities, and the economic case for action is clear. According to new analysis from Unlocking Potential: Turn Arizona’s Priorities into Economic Gains, released by Center for the Future...

United Party Positions Itself as Ghana’s Centrist Political Alternative
Alan Kyerematen’s newly launched United Party has articulated a centrist political philosophy that seeks to transcend Ghana’s traditional ideological divisions, positioning itself as an alternative to what party leaders characterise as the rigid...

Top economics expert calls for Treasurer Jim Chalmers to be axed
Leading economists called on Labor Treasurer Jim Chalmers to slash spending to tackle a decade of forecast deficits after an academic suggested Dr Chalmers did not fully understand economics and should be demoted. Richard Holden, a professor of...

Blue Economy, Pathway For Economic Diversification – Expert
1 Chidi Ugwu An expert in Blue Economy, Dr. Chika Ethel Chukwudi has called for collaboration of the government, stakeholders, and communities across Nigeria to leverage on the benefits of Blue Economy for the purpose of job creation, economic...

Oke-Ogun PDP Forum Slams Defectors as Opportunists, Reaffirms Unwavering Loyalty to Governor Makinde Amid Political Turmoil
Saki, Oyo State – October 20, 2025 – In a resounding declaration of solidarity and a fierce rebuke of recent political defections, the Oke-Ogun PDP Forum has issued a comprehensive statement condemning a small group of former party loyalists who...
Study:Generation Z - connected, informed and mindful of the impact of economic decisions on everyday life
Monday, October 20, 2025 Financial education is no longer merely a money management skill for members of Generation Z, but rather a means of navigating an increasingly complex economic and digital environment. However, 85% of young people say they...

China's economy grows at slowest pace in a year amid US trade war
By AP with Euronews Published on 20/10/2025 - 11:10 GMT+2 China’s economy expanded at 4.8% in the July-September quarter, the slowest annual pace in a year, weighed down by trade tensions with the United States and slack domestic demand. The...

The true impact of events on a community, economy
Major events and sports play a significant role in shaping the economy, vitality, and community spirit of a city. Whether it’s a global sporting event like the Olympics, a national college football championship or a local cultural festival, these...

DeepDive: How Canadian childcare became politically untouchable
Hub AI Hub AI DeepDives is a bi-weekly essay series exploring key issues related to the economy. The goal of the series is to provide Hub readers with original analysis of the economic trends and ideas that are shaping this high-stakes moment for...

Bolivia's New President Faces Worst Economic Crisis In Decades
Bolivians elected Rodrigo Paz as president on Sunday, selecting the center-right senator and economist to address the country's worst economic crisis in 40 years. Paz, 58, campaigned on slashing public spending, especially on fuel subsidies, and...
AKASHAMBATWA ACCUSES ZAMBIAN POLITICIANS OF HYPOCRISY AND POLITICIZING PRAYER DAY
AKASHAMBATWA ACCUSES ZAMBIAN POLITICIANS OF HYPOCRISY AND POLITICIZING PRAYER DAY By Lukundo Nankamba Veteran politician Akashambatwa Mbikusita Lewanika has accused Zambian politicians of hypocrisy, alleging that they have turned the National Day...
New Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance CEO brings vision of economic diversification
Monday, Oct. 20, 2025 | 2 a.m. Editor's note: Este artículo está traducido al español. Danielle Casey, the new president and CEO of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance, has spent two decades driving economic development across the Southwest,...

Sunday Science: Save the Whales. But Save the Microbes, Too.
Colorful microbial mats, composed of thermophilic microbes, surround a bubbling hot spring in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.,Jon G. Fuller/VWPics, via Associated Press Hundreds of scientists have joined together to save a group of species...
Allied health service providers to be registered beginning 2026 — Dr Issahaku
Beginning next year, the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) will begin the registration of every single service provider of allied health in nature, including the services of optometry. Allied health professions are professions that...