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UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy MCQs on gross NPA ratio of public sector banks, Quick commerce and more (Week 121)
The Indian Express
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August 1, 2025
UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Attempt today’s subject quiz on the Economy to check your...
Liberia: Alternative National Congress Holds the Key to Unlocking Liberia’s Economic Future – Dr. Mohamed A. Sheriff
Front Page Africa
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August 1, 2025
MONROVIA – Dr. Mohamed A. Sheriff, a trained public policy and legal expert from the United Kingdom and executive member of the Alternative National Congress (ANC), believes that his party holds the key to unlocking Liberia’s economic future—if...
Business : US Tariff Cut Signals Openness, 13MP Key Economic Buffer For Malaysia - Economists
Bernama
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August 1, 2025
By Karina Imran KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The United States' (US) decision to reduce tariff on Malaysian exports to 19 pr cent from 25 per cent signals a willingness to negotiate, but the revised tariff is still expected to have significant...
Trump Unveils New Tariffs Ahead of Trade Deal Deadline
Oil Price
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August 1, 2025
In an executive order signed Thursday evening, President Trump formalized a tariff framework that marks the most protectionist U.S. trade posture in decades. The new tariffs target dozens of key U.S. trading partners and cemented the fresh deals...
Tochil Nwaneri advocates regional economic integration, development at 2025 Africaribbean trade, investment forum
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 1, 2025
In an era marked by global economic uncertainty, geo-political tensions, and fragmented supply chains, Africa and the Caribbean are at a critical juncture. These and more were part of the discussions in the just concluded fourth Afri-Caribbean...
Canada’s economy ‘treading water’ after GDP dropped for 2nd straight month
Global News
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July 31, 2025
Canada’s economy shrank in May for the second straight month as the trade war with the United States continues to change some financial priorities for businesses and consumers alike. This is because U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies...
Hong Kong's economy grows for 10th straight quarter as consumer, investor sentiment perks up
People's Daily Online
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(Xinhua) 10:05, August 01, 2025 HONG KONG, July 31 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's economy continued expansion in the second quarter of 2025, the 10th consecutive quarter of growth, as consumer and investor sentiment warmed, local data showed on Thursday....
Indian economy devastated by five Modi-inflicted shocks: Congress
The Indian Express
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August 1, 2025
The Congress on Friday claimed that the Indian economy has been well and truly devastated by a series of “five Modi-inflicted shocks”, and said the government as well as its cheerleaders are being economical with the truth of the real state of the...
Top Stories: Trump’s ‘dead economy’ jibe, Goyal defends India’s stance, Malegaon blast verdict & more
CNBC-TV18
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July 31, 2025
It’s the final trading day of July and the big story remains U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive posturing — just hours after slapping a 25% tariff and proposing a penalty over Russian oil buys, he’s now called India a “dead economy” and said...
Trump calls Indian economy ‘dead’ day after imposing tariff
Madhyamam
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July 31, 2025
Washington: US President Donald Trump once again attacked India and Russia for their strong connections, claiming that the two countries can take their "dead economies together". The US president's latest attack on New Delhi and Moscow came just...
Like writing in the sand: government promises of transformational change fail to eventuate
SBS
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The latest Closing the Gap data has backed up earlier reviews showing that, when governments do relinquish total control and share decision-making with First Nations organisations, change is possible. But, despite all levels of government signing...
Linking trade and geopolitics will hurt US more than India
The Print
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August 1, 2025
The India-US trade deal is no longer in the domain of bilateral economic engagement alone. US President Donald Trump has pushed it into the realm of geopolitics. In his characteristic communication through social media, Trump has slapped a 25 per...
Cambodia and Singapore Unite to Bolster Trade and Investment Ties
Construction & Property News
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August 1, 2025
In a significant step toward enhancing bilateral relations, the Singapore Business Federation recently convened with Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce to strengthen business connections and promote investment opportunities. The meeting took place on...
CGS dialogue: Push for complete overhaul of Bangladesh's foreign policy
The Financial Express Bangladesh
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Speakers at a policy dialogue hosted by the Centre for Governance Studies (CGS) on Thursday underscored the urgent need for a comprehensive overhaul of Bangladesh's foreign policy, which they said has remained largely stagnant for over five...
Trump’s Economy Is a Private-Sector Comeback
Townhall
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August 1, 2025
The economy is doing better than “experts” predicted, led by a private-sector comeback that accounts for the entire net increase in economic activity this year. This latest news is from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), which estimates that...
Trump unleashes global tariff wave in bid to tilt trade in US favour
Malay Mail
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August 1, 2025
WASHINGTON, Aug 1 — President Donald Trump ordered the reimposition of tariffs on dozens of trading partners Thursday — his cornerstone strategy for reshaping global trade to benefit the US economy. However in a minor reprieve, the White House...
Trump raises Canada trade tariff to 35%
BBC
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Natalie ShermanBBC News, New York Jake LaphamBBC News, Washington DC ShareSave US President Donald Trump has raised the tariff on Canada to 35%, escalating a trade war with one of Washington's key economic partners. Trump said Canada had "failed...
Malaysia’s 13MP to boost high-value growth, sustain trade surplus
The Sun Daily
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August 1, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The government expects Malaysia’s trade surplus to remain robust under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), driven by high-value industries and economic diversification, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. He noted that...
India-UK FTA forges a new global trade paradigm
Times of Oman
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New Delhi: The India-UK Free Trade Agreement marks a historic milestone in global trade and bilateral relations. By reducing tariffs, broadening market access, and strengthening cooperation across key sectors including textiles, pharmaceuticals,...
Podcast: Understanding the SpaceX-Era Economy
SpaceNews
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July 31, 2025
In this week’s episode of Space Minds, host Mike Gruss speaks with SpaceNews Senior Staff Writer and Business Intelligence Manager Jason Rainbow about the white paper, Understanding the SpaceX-Era Economy, released from our new product brand...