Finland Retains Title as World’s Happiest Country in 2025
Finland has once again been named the happiest country in the world for 2025. India has improved its happiness ranking...
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Guyana’s $100,000 Cash Grant Initiative: Key Changes and Implementation Plans
The Guyanese government will provide a $100,000 cash grant to each adult citizen, primarily via cheques to ensure transparency. This...
Uncertainty and Geopolitical Risks to Influence Malaysia’s Capital Market in 2025
The SC projects that the Malaysian capital market in 2025 will face uncertainties and geopolitical risks, impacting global supply chains...
Congress Supports Milei’s Decree for New IMF Agreement in Argentina
Argentina's Congress has endorsed President Javier Milei's decree for a new IMF deal, allowing negotiations to advance. The vote passed...
Argentina’s Congress Approves New IMF Loan for Economic Stability
Argentina's Congress has approved President Milei's proposal for a new IMF loan, which will help address the country's financial challenges,...
Argentina’s Congress Approves New IMF Loan for Economic Stabilization
Argentina's Congress has approved President Javier Milei's bid for a new IMF loan, intended to strengthen economic reserves. Despite protests...
Challenges in Stopping CK Hutchison’s Sale of Panama Ports to BlackRock
Experts suggest that hindrances to CK Hutchison’s Panama ports sale to BlackRock are minimal due to a lack of legal...
South Africa Faces VAT Increase Amid Rising Living Costs
As South Africa considers a VAT increase, citizens, especially low-income households, face rising living costs. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana proposed...
Zimbabwe Teachers Union Plans Protest Over Salary Reviews Before March 28
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has announced a protest for March 28, 2025, demanding a salary review...
Malaysia’s Retail Sales Expected to Rebound in Early 2025
Retail Group Malaysia anticipates a recovery in retail sales during Q1 2025, following a 3.5% growth in Q4 2024, which...
