Bangladesh forms wage board as garment workers protest
Bangladesh has formed a new wage board to review the minimum wage for garment workers as it tries to quell a protest movement that has disrupted key industrial hubs.
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GST collections rise 22.9% to Rs 2.31 lakh crore in October
October witnessed a remarkable surge in India's Goods and Services Tax revenues, hitting Rs 2.31 lakh crore, reflecting a commendable 22.9% growth from last year. This rise was primarily fueled by a staggering 42.2% increase in imports and consistent domestic transactions. Furthe...
Spending audit is the first step to saving the economy - The Australian
Spending audit is the first step to saving the economy The Australian
Hawkish Hauser is dictating Australia’s interest rate destiny - The Australian
Hawkish Hauser is dictating Australia’s interest rate destiny The Australian
Fatal dog attacks test Hong Kong's ambitions for a pet-friendly economy - Nikkei Asia
Fatal dog attacks test Hong Kong's ambitions for a pet-friendly economy Nikkei Asia
BNPB Finds Highest Concentration of Hotspots in Merauke Palm Oil Concession
BNPB Finds Highest Concentration of Hotspots in Merauke Palm Oil Concession Kompas.com
3m more to fall into extreme poverty in Bangladesh: World Bank - Prothom Alo English
Poverty takes on permanence as income disparity increasesAbdus SalamThe World Bank has warned that an additional 3 million people in Bangladesh are expected to fall into extreme poverty in 2025, as the extreme poverty rate is projected to rise from 7.7 per cent to 9.3 per cent.
Spotlight on Bonds from 3 Leading Companies Launching in November 2026: Retail Investors Can Subscribe with Interest Rates Up to 5.90% Per Year - Thairath English
Spotlight on Bonds from 3 Leading Companies Launching in November 2026: Retail Investors Can Subscribe with Interest Rates Up to 5.90% Per Year Thairath English
There is no winning for women
There is no winning for women Dhaka Tribune
California governor asks US judges to resist Trump attempts to seize ballots
California governor asks US judges to resist Trump attempts to seize ballots Reuters
Sydney house prices are falling – just not in the suburbs you’d expect
Property price falls have extended beyond Sydney’s prestige enclaves to more affordable suburbs as the downturn becomes more widespread.
Banks see stronger loan demand in Q4
MANILA, Philippines — Banks expect stronger demand for loans this quarter while keeping lending standards largely unchanged despite lingering economic uncertainty, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
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It’s not BEE holding SA economy back, it’s exclusive ownership, says Ramaphosa - Daily Maverick
“Why can’t black people be made to own productive aspects of work? Why can’t they be rich as well?” President Cyril Ramaphosa asked MPs in the House on Tuesday.
UK set for cautious budget as borrowing costs climb - Bangkok Post
The Labour government of the UK faces rising inflation and borrowing costs. LONDON - Britain's finance minister John Healey has readied to unveil his first budget Wednesday, as he juggles commitments to defence spending and easing household bills with little financial room to man...
The Budget was a political triumph – just listen to the dogs that didn’t bark - The Independent
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National icon’s new era after ‘terrible’ demise
National icon’s new era after ‘terrible’ demise News.com.au
Minister: Strong agricultural economy key to national economic growth
Minister: Strong agricultural economy key to national economic growth Dhaka Tribune
Mixed economic forecast weighs heavy ahead of midterms
There was a mixed Halloween bag of economic news this week. GDP growth is up, but so are prices. For now at least, interest rates are staying the same. What does that mean for the midterm elections?