Japanese workers are finally seeing their pay jump
Wages in the world's third largest economy grew at the fastest pace in 28 years in May.
2023-07-07 12:20
The US is the world's biggest corn exporter - but for how long?
The US could soon lose its title as the world's biggest exporter of the crop, which could have global consequences.
2023-07-07 09:21
China must rethink its reliance on property sales to see real growth
The country's economy was expected to blast out of the blocks after Covid - but that hasn't happened.
2023-07-07 06:22
Threads: Instagram owner launches Twitter-like app
The new app is now available to download in over 100 countries, though not in the European Union.
2023-07-06 07:19
Irish budget to deliver €5.2bn spending package
Ireland's finance minister says the budget aims to protect people from the impacts of inflation.
2023-07-05 02:54
Nigeria offers students loans - they want jobs
Two massive reforms are aimed at improving Nigeria's dilapidated universities - but will they work?
2023-07-03 08:25
Scorching heat fuels calls for worker protections
A punishing heat wave in parts of the US has claimed the lives of at least a dozen people.
2023-07-01 06:58
Crisis-hit Pakistan strikes $3bn funding deal with IMF
The South Asian nation is facing its worst economic crisis since independence from Britain in 1947.
2023-06-30 12:16
Can Canada make big tech pay for news?
The country is the latest front in a fight that analysts say has big stakes for news - and democracy.
2023-06-30 09:49
Ireland's domestic economy to remain robust, predicts think tank
But there are risks to the economy, including high core inflation and signs of a weakening export market.
2023-06-29 14:22
Sri Lanka: Five-day bank holiday for domestic debt restructuring
There are fears the government's plan could lead to volatility in financial markets.
2023-06-29 13:23
Dorset men in court over alleged tree investment fraud
The men are accused of fraudulently promising returns on a forestry scheme in Costa Rica.
2023-06-28 21:16