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France Targets the Wealthy with New Tax Hikes to Tackle Deficit

In a bid to save €60 billion in 2025, the French government has unveiled a draft budget plan targeting wealthy…

2 days ago

China’s Exports Surge as Global Demand Remains Strong, But Trade Tensions Loom

China’s exports surged by 12.7% in October, marking the fastest growth in over two years and outpacing analyst expectations of…

6 days ago

VW Boosts Rivian Joint Venture with an extra $5.8 Billion

Volkswagen Group is betting big on its electric future with Rivian. The automaker has raised its investment in the joint…

1 week ago

American Brands are Feeling the Squeeze as Sales Drop in China

U.S. consumer giants are finding China a challenging market as slowing consumer spending and strong local competition impact sales. Tech…

2 weeks ago

Russia Slaps Google with an Unpayable Fine for Blocking State Media

In one of the largest fines ever imposed on a company, a Russian court has ordered Google to pay a…

3 weeks ago

China Slashes Tariffs for Developing Nations

Starting December, China will cut tariffs for goods from 43 of the world’s least developed nations, primarily across Africa and…

3 weeks ago

Using AI to Incubate and Unleash your Creativity

I’m excited to host a workshop at the Dulwich Unconference in Shanghai on using AI to unlock creativity in the…

4 weeks ago

Predicting the IB Business Management Paper 1 Case Study

Using AI to predict the IB Business Management Paper 1 case study was a game-changer. I trained ChatGPT with the…

4 weeks ago

Beautiful Interactive AI Assisted Displays

I’ve always loved creating visually engaging resources, and now, with AI and Canva, I feel unstoppable. Recently, my colleague and…

4 weeks ago

Nvidia Supercharges India’s AI Future

Nvidia is making bold moves in India’s booming tech market! At their AI Summit in Mumbai, CEO Jensen Huang, joined…

4 weeks ago

Bringing Econ to Life

My colleague and I created an engaging economics top trumps game, featuring real-world policies for IB students. Using AI tools…

1 month ago

Writing another book.

After enjoying the process of writing my first book on questioning techniques in Economics, I decided to create a second…

1 month ago

Using AI to talk about Pedagogy – and then write a book.

Discover how a simple idea to collaborate on questioning techniques led to the creation of a book series! This blog…

1 month ago

World Bank Calls for Greater Debt Relief to Aid Developing Nations

World Bank President Ajay Banga has highlighted the urgent need for bilateral creditors to provide more debt relief to developing…

1 month ago

Boeing Slashes 17,000 Jobs Amid Strike and Delayed Aircraft Deliveries

Boeing is facing a turbulent period as it announced plans to cut 17,000 jobs, equivalent to 10% of its global…

1 month ago

More Ads Coming to Amazon Prime

Amazon Prime Video subscribers will soon encounter more ads during their favorite shows and movies, as the streaming giant aims…

1 month ago

Chery in Russia: Filling the Gap Left by Western Brands

Chinese automaker Chery has begun assembling vehicles in Russia, taking over production in three factories previously operated by Volkswagen, Mercedes,…

1 month ago

China Hits Back with Brandy Tariffs as Trade Tensions Escalate

In the latest round of trade disputes, China has imposed new tariffs on European brandy imports, a move seen as…

1 month ago

Vancouver’s Affordable Housing Push: Building for a Fairer Future

In a bold move to address the housing crisis, the Heather Lands in Vancouver will soon be home to 2,600…

2 months ago

Trump Vows to Abolish Overtime Taxes in Latest Campaign Promise

In a recent campaign speech, former President Donald Trump pledged to abolish taxes on overtime pay if re-elected. Speaking in…

2 months ago

Google and Apple Fined Billions for Abusing Monopoly Power

Google and Apple, two of the world’s largest tech companies, have faced heavy fines for abusing their market dominance, highlighting…

2 months ago

Bill Gates on Taxes: “I should have paid more!”

Bill Gates recently spoke out about the US tax system, stating that he would be significantly poorer if he had…

2 months ago

How Premier League Football Clubs Make a Profit: The Case of Brighton & Hove Albion

Premier League football clubs have become multi-million-pound businesses, generating revenue from various streams beyond matchday ticket sales. In the 2022-2023…

3 months ago

New Zealand’s Tourism Tax Hike: A Boost or Barrier for Economic Growth?

New Zealand is set to raise its tourism entry tax, increasing the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy from NZ$35…

3 months ago

Iceland’s TikTok Cucumber Shortage

In an unexpected twist, Icelandic supermarkets are facing an acute shortage of cucumbers, all due to a viral TikTok trend.…

3 months ago

“Black Myth: Wukong” Breaks Records with 10 Million Sales in Just Three Days

"Black Myth: Wukong," a Chinese-developed action RPG, has achieved unprecedented success, selling over 10 million copies within just three days…

3 months ago

New Starbucks CEO Faces Backlash Over Private Jet Commute

The newly-appointed CEO of Starbucks, Brian Niccol, is facing criticism after it was revealed that he will commute nearly 1,000…

3 months ago

Global Wealth Tax: A Potential $2 Trillion Boost for Climate Action

Governments worldwide could raise over $2 trillion by adopting Spain’s wealth tax model, according to the Tax Justice Network. This…

3 months ago

Thailand’s Wage Hike: A Double-Edged Sword?

The government in Thailand plans to raise the daily minimum wage by 14%, reaching 400 baht ($10.88) by October 1.…

6 months ago

Apple Faces Criticism Over New Ad Campaign

Apple's latest advertising campaign, intended to highlight the creative potential compacted into its new iPad, has inadvertently ignited a storm…

7 months ago

Germany Unemployment Forecast for a Decade High

Germany is poised to witness a significant rise in unemployment, reaching levels not seen since 2015, with an expected peak…

7 months ago

India Set to Overtake Japan as World’s Third Largest Economy by 2025

India is poised to surpass Japan as the world’s third-largest economy by 2025, with a projected nominal GDP of $4.34…

7 months ago

UK Aiming to Snub Out Smoking For Good

In a bold stride towards public health, the UK Parliament has recently advanced legislation aimed at banning cigarette sales to…

7 months ago

China’s Economy Surges with High-Tech Manufacturing Boost

China’s economy demonstrated a stronger-than-anticipated performance at the beginning of the year, primarily fueled by significant advancements in high-tech manufacturing…

7 months ago

CHIPS act to fuel Samsung’s Texas Expansion

In a move to bolster the United States' semiconductor capacity, the CHIPS Act has earmarked approximately $52 billion in funding…

7 months ago

Turkey’s Inflation Soars to 68.5%

Turkey's inflation rate surged to 68.5% in March, marking a slight increase from February's 67.1%, as reported by the Turkish…

8 months ago

EU Probes into Chinese Solar Firms for Possible Unfair Subsidies

The European Commission has initiated inquiries into two Chinese solar panel manufacturers amid concerns of potential government subsidies that contravene…

8 months ago

Japan Bids Farewell to Negative Interest Rates

In a significant policy shift, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) has ended its eight-year experiment with negative interest rates, initiating…

8 months ago

Uber to Pay $271.8 Million in Landmark Australian Settlement

Uber has reached a monumental $271.8 million settlement with Australian taxi and hire car drivers, operators, and license holders. This…

8 months ago

Europe on the Brink: Calls for Immediate Climate Action

The European Environment Agency (EEA) has issued a stark warning in its latest 32-page report: Europe is alarmingly unprepared for the…

8 months ago

Global Dividends Reach New Heights: $1.66 Trillion Paid Out in 2023

In a financial milestone, dividends paid out to shareholders worldwide soared to a record $1.66 trillion in 2023, reports British…

8 months ago

UK Moves to Prevent Foreign Government Ownership of National Newspaper

The UK government is set to introduce a ban on foreign government ownership of British newspapers and news magazines. This…

8 months ago

The Budget in Brief: Cuts, Reliefs, and Reforms

In a decisive move to spur economic growth, UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has presented a budget focused on long-term prosperity…

9 months ago

AI’s Thirst for Power: The Environmental Cost of Artificial Intelligence

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought its environmental footprint into sharp focus. Data centers, the powerhouses behind…

9 months ago

Japan Still Struggling with Wide Gender Gap

Japan faces a notable challenge in closing its gender gap, ranking 73rd out of 190 economies, according to the World…

9 months ago

Fizzled Out: Australia’s Soft Drink Shortage Due to CO2 Crunch

Australian supermarkets are facing a notable shortage of soft drinks, leaving shelves surprisingly empty. The root of the issue? A…

9 months ago

India’s Economy Shines with Robust Growth of 8.4%

India's economy surged impressively at the end of 2023, marking a significant growth spurt with an 8.4% increase in GDP…

9 months ago

Volkswagen and Xpeng Power Up for Electric Future in China

Volkswagen has partnered with Xpeng, a renowned Chinese electric car manufacturer, in a strategic move to reclaim its foothold in…

9 months ago

Flowing Forward: $5.8 Billion Federal Boost for Nationwide Water Systems

The Biden administration has unveiled a $5.8 billion initiative for water infrastructure upgrades across the United States, funded by the…

9 months ago

India Unlocks Space Sector to Global Investors

The Indian government has taken a giant leap in the space sector by amending its Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy…

9 months ago