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Oyetola, world leaders meet in France for Blue Economy Forum
From Idu Jude, Abuja Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has joined world leaders and global dignitaries at the Blue Economy and Finance Forum in Monaco, France. The event precedes the United Nations (UN) Oceans...

Blue Economy Forum in Monaco draws global powerhouses to fight for the oceans
Prince Albert II of Monaco, Prince William of Whales, French President Emmanuel Macron, Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and Costa Rica’s President Rodrigo Chaves Robles joined forces at the Blue Economy and Finance Forum on the...

Azerbaijan Proposes Joint Investment Fund with Saudi Arabia to Strengthen Economic Partnership
In a significant step toward deepening economic and strategic ties, Azerbaijan is working to transform its growing partnership with Saudi Arabia into tangible investment initiatives. At the forefront of this effort is a proposal to establish a...

'Collapse In Immigration' Poses A Bigger Economic Threat Than Trump's Tariffs, Warns Deutsche Bank: 'Negative Supply Shock Is Not Good News For A Currency'
Deutsche Bank has indicated that the ongoing immigration crackdown and subsequent decline in numbers is causing a more severe negative supply shock to the economy than the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. What Happened: Since Trump’s...
Bhutan Sets Sights on the Future with Groundbreaking 10X Economic Vision 2050”
The Royal Government of Bhutan has unveiled its comprehensive 10X National Economic Vision 2050, a transformative strategic roadmap aimed at increasing the country’s GDP tenfold from Nu 185 billion in 2023 to Nu 1,850 billion by 2050. Central to...

'India has become excessively dependent on China': Top economist calls for 'carefully tailored policy' for trade with Beijing
India needs a carefully calibrated trade policy that recognises both economic opportunity and strategic vulnerability in its relationship with China, former Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia has said. "India has become...

Monaco hosts decisive Blue Economy and Finance Forum ahead of UNOC
The Blue Economy and Finance Forum (BEFF) concluded at the Grimaldi Forum this weekend, positioning Monaco as a key player in shaping global marine conservation policy and sustainable ocean finance… Held just ahead of the United Nations Ocean...
Ramaphosa reaffirms BBBEE policies as vital for South Africa's economic transformation
South Africa's Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) policies are here to stay. These are the words of President Cyril Ramaphosa who has once again, re-affirmed the country's affirmative action policies as key to economic transformation...

‘Fantastic story on inflation’: Economic Survey shows ambitious GDP growth for FY25
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb unveiled on Monday the Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25, exuding confidence that the country’s economy would be able to post GDP growth of 2.7 per cent in the outgoing fiscal year. The survey is a pre-budget...

Immigration is an economic imperative for Scotland
There is a growing recognition across Scotland’s business community that immigration is not just a social or political issue – it is an economic imperative. For Edinburgh and the wider Scottish economy to thrive, we must embrace the reality that...
Resilient economy to limit summer pullback in stocks: MS, Goldman
(Bloomberg) — Wall Street strategists are growing optimistic about US stocks, with forecasters at Morgan Stanley (MS) and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) the latest to suggest resilient economic growth would limit any pullback over the summer. Most...

Pakistan economy to grow 2.7% in FY25, economic survey shows
ISLAMABAD :Pakistan's economy is likely to expand 2.7 per cent in the fiscal year ending June 2025 after growing 2.5 per cent during the previous year, the government's economic survey showed on Monday, a day before the country's federal budget is...

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal Commences Official Visit to Switzerland and Sweden to Strengthen Economic and Trade Partnerships
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, commenced his official visit to Switzerland on 9th June 2025, as part of his ongoing visit to Switzerland and Sweden from 9–13 June 2025. This visit underscores India’s steadfast...

Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25 to be launched today
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Survey of Pakistan for the fiscal year 2024–25, a key pre-budget document that outlines the government’s assessment of the national economy, will be officially launched on Monday (today). The survey will be presented by...

FinMin Aurangzeb set to present Economic Survey 2024-25 today
Business Business FinMin Aurangzeb set to present Economic Survey 2024-25 today Close The Economic Survey serves as a vital document ahead of the annual federal budget Published On: Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:26:56 PKT ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The...

Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25 Details Fiscal Gains, Economic Stabilization
Islamabad, June 9, 2025 – Minister of Finance Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb released the Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25 today, presenting the nation’s economic performance in the last financial year. The annual survey, released by the Ministry of...

‘Gradual recovery’: Finance Minister Aurangzeb unveils Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday unveiled the Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25, a pre-budget document that contains details of major socio-economic achievements during the outgoing fiscal year. The survey serves as a vital document...

Gov. Mills to speak on Maine's economic, environmental connection to the Arctic
2025 Governor's International breakfast getting underway later this morning at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland. The annual event started back in 1997 and highlights the importance of international connections to Maine's economy and its...

Ojude Oba festival vital for local economy, global visibility — Abiodun
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, said that festivals like Ojude Oba are critical in the vision to promote the local economy and attract global visibility. The governor, speaking on Sunday at this year’s Ojude Oba Festival held in...

Americans of all ages are living like retirees to keep ahead of economic strain
Uncertainty and recession fears are driving some fairly traditional behavior. Taking risks during uncertainty for the market and economy may be right for some investors, but for the average American a more conservative route is preferred. With so...