Tag: growth
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Two-Speed Economy: Tech Transformation and Trump’s Prospect
Introduction: A Two-Speed Economic Reality The idea that a nation can experience uneven growth driven by disruptive technology is not new, but it feels particularly salient in a political moment shaped by figures who pledge dramatic change. The notion of a two-speed economy—one where certain sectors sprint ahead on the tailwinds of innovation while others…
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Voter Voices: Trump Economy — Voter Verdict After Year One in 2024
Introduction: A Year in Review From the Voters’ Perspective When Donald Trump resumed the presidency, he framed his comeback around a core promise: a robust, growing economy that would benefit American households. One year into his second term, voters across the political spectrum offer varied assessments of how that promise has translated into real-world outcomes.…
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Govt shifts to growth as IMF programs face scrutiny
Pakistan’s New Economic Focus: Growth over Short-Term IMF Austerity The government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has signaled a strategic shift: prioritize economic growth over the conventional IMF-driven austerity measures that have dominated fiscal policy for years. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, in recent remarks, argued that IMF programs are often anti-growth, and that the…
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The Moment I Knew I Was Ready to Paddle Back to Shore
The Year I Packed My Bags for Vanuatu In 2015, I found myself halfway around the world in a place where the sea did most of the talking. I went to Vanuatu as a volunteer coach, assigned to the women’s beach volleyball team aiming for Rio’s Olympic dream. It wasn’t glamorous—early mornings, makeshift training spaces,…
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Singapore’s 2025 Growth Accelerates to 4.8% as Q4 GDP Surges
Singapore’s 2025 GDP Advances 4.8%, Q4 Growth at 5.7% The Republic’s economy logged a solid year, expanding 4.8% year on year in 2025, according to advance estimates from the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI). This growth surpasses the revised 4.4% increase recorded previously, signaling resilience across key sectors amid a global demand rebound. The…
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Britain Set to Boom Under Labour: Economy, Culture, and the 1990s Echo
Britain Edges Toward a New Boom: What Economists Are Watching Last year felt to many observers like a time warp back to the 1990s: a Labour prime minister, a surge of popular culture, and a sense that Britain could be on the cusp of a sustained upswing. While politics is never isolated from the economy,…
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Britain Scrapes Bottom of the G7 for Investment Under Starmer
Britain’s Investment Crisis: A G7 Low Point under Starmer The latest data show that Britain has attracted the lowest level of investment among the G7 nations this year, posing a tough test for Sir Keir Starmer’s growth agenda. With investment by government and businesses totaling just 18.6% of GDP, the UK trails a diverse group…
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Britain Faces Record-Low G7 Investment Amid Starmer’s Growth Ambitions
Overview: Britain records the smallest G7 investment share this year The United Kingdom has attracted the lowest level of investment among the G7 nations this year, a setback for Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer as he markets his plan to boost growth. Investment by the government and private sector, measured as a share of GDP,…
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Kenya’s 2026 Economy: The Players Guiding Growth and Reform
Introduction: The new echelon of economic influence As Kenya enters 2026, the economy is no longer steered by a single vision or a handful of power brokers. Instead, a broader coalition is shaping policy, investment, and productivity at the intersection of politics, capital, regulation, and corporate power. With the 2027 General Election already on the…
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Deputy Finance Minister Hails ADB’s Remarkable Turnaround and Growth
Ghana’s ADB Sees Historic Turnaround Spark Confidence New praise from the highest levels of government underscores a dynamic shift at the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC. Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem recently commended the bank’s leadership, Board, and staff for guiding what he called a remarkable turnaround. The positive momentum has translated into historic…