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Maryland faces affordable housing shortage, report reveals impact on economy
FOX45 - Maryland
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WBFF-FOX Baltimore — Maryland is grappling with a significant shortage of affordable housing, according to a recent report from the State Department of Housing and Community Development. The report highlights the growing challenge for Marylanders...
Property at DLSU-Laguna proclaimed economic zone
Philstar
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August 2, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has declared a 50,000-square-meter property located inside the De La Salle University Science and Technology Complex in Biñan, Laguna as Knowledge, Innovation, Science and Technology economic zone. The KIST...
Pune Metropolitan Region Growth Hub Launch: ‘New airport, ring road can boost Pune’s economy by Rs 3 lakh crore’, says Fadnavis
The Indian Express
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August 2, 2025
“It is no longer the case that any one city dominates a sector, and many cities in Maharashtra are developing rapidly. However, Pune is a very progressive and innovative city and has the potential to create its strength by entering new sectors,”...
Economist Outlines Inflation Control Strategy After Major Rate Cut
News Ghana
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August 2, 2025
Ghana can maintain its disinflation trajectory despite a substantial 300 basis point reduction in the policy rate, according to economist Dr. Paul Appiah-Konadu of Pentecost University. While some analysts warn the rare rate cut by the Monetary...
NLC rejects new industrial relations policy, warns FG against criminalising strikes
Nairametrics
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August 2, 2025
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the newly adopted National Industrial Relations Policy announced by the Federal Government, warning that it amounts to an attempt to criminalise strikes and silence trade unions in the country. The...
Ministry emphasizes MSMEs' role in free meals program
Antara
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August 2, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) has highlighted that Indonesian MSMEs can play an important role in implementing the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program. "MSMEs hold a strategic position to support...
DE RUGY: What kind of government do Americans want seriously enough to pay for?
Daily Herald - Utah
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Having extended most of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and added even more tax breaks, Congress is once again punting on the central fiscal question of our time: What kind of government do Americans want seriously enough to pay for? Yes, the Big...
AI policy can revolutionize Pakistan’s economy, say experts
Business Recorder
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August 2, 2025
IT sector experts and stakeholders hailed the government’s comprehensive National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy, terming it a milestone towards revolutionizing economic development in the country within next few years through collaboration...
2022: Washington County aging and government transfer dependency trends
IBX News - North Carolina
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August 2, 2025
In 2022, Washington County received $205.9 million in government transfer payments, equivalent to $19,018 per capita. These payments—which include Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance—accounted for 41.9% of all personal...
Food Processing Boost: Over 1.45 Lakh Projects Approved Under MoFPI Schemes to Strengthen Rural Economy and Support Farmers
Krishi Jagran
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August 2, 2025
Under the centrally sponsored Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme, 1,44,517 proposals have been approved. (Photo Source: MoFPI) In a major push to transform India’s food processing sector, Ministry of...
Korean Government Reveals Plans to Offer Tax Credits for Webtoon Production Costs
Anime News Network
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Eligible content includes webtoons, digital comics distributed via online network Image via Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance's websiteIn a move to boost the global competitiveness of South Korea's webtoon industry, the government announced...
'Those Lips, the Way They Move': Trump Gushes Over Press Secretary's Looks
RadarOnline
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August 2, 2025
Donald Trump turned some heads on Friday, August 1, with a series of unusual and uncomfortable comments praising White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt during an interview with Newsmax. RadarOnline.com can reveal the president had called out...
Ogoni Self-government Marks 13 Years Of Revolutionary Sovereignty, Peac
The Nigerian Voice
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By Ogoni Central Indigenous Authority (OCIA) Bori, Distinct Ogoni Nation | August 2, 2025: In a stirring address and interview marking 13 years since the Ogoni Self-Government Declaration, Dr. Goodluck Diigbo, President of the Ogoni Central...
'He has his own reasons': Shashi Tharoor on Rahul Gandhi backing Trump’s ‘dead economy’ remark
Hindustan Times
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August 2, 2025
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said he would not comment on Rahul Gandhi’s remarks about US President Donald Trump’s “dead economy” comment, but said India’s trade ties with America are important and should not be affected. Congress MP...
Parliament Speaker discusses economic challenges with representatives of commerce chambers
Yemen News Agency SABA
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August 2, 2025
Parliament Speaker discusses economic challenges with representatives of commerce chambers [Sat, 02 Aug 2025 18:53:47 +0300] Sana'a - Saba: The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yahya Ali Al-Ra’i, met on Saturday with the Deputy Chairman of...
NLC Slams FG’s National Industrial Relations Policy, Warns of Strike Criminalization
Nigerian Eye
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August 2, 2025
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has raised alarm over the Federal Government’s newly adopted National Industrial Relations Policy, describing it as a deliberate attempt to criminalize strike actions and stifle trade unions. In a statement issued...
India maintains oil trade with Russia amid growing pressures
Arabian Post
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August 2, 2025
Despite mounting international tensions and growing calls for sanctions, India has confirmed its commitment to continuing oil purchases from Russia. The decision, which has drawn both support and criticism, comes in the face of strong opposition...
India ramps up US energy imports as Trump pushes balanced trade
Hindustan Times
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August 2, 2025
India has dramatically increased its energy purchases from the US since Donald Trump returned to office in January, with crude oil imports surging 51% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to data cited by...
How Ware County’s older population and government transfer dependency has changed over time
South Georgia Times
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August 2, 2025
In 2022, Ware County received $534.8 million in government transfer payments, equivalent to $15,017 per capita. These payments—which include Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance—accounted for 39.1% of all personal income in...
Dr. Rajaram Tripathi Receives Grand Welcome in Moscow; India-Russia Herbal Trade Discussed
Krishi Jagran
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August 2, 2025
Dr. Rajaram Tripathi, IBA President Manoj Kotwani, and other participants at the “Meet & Greet” event in Moscow. Dr. Rajaram Tripathi, a leading figure of the Indian herbal industry and member of the National Medicinal Plants Board, was warmly...