Microeconomics

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…

6 days 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…

4 weeks 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…

1 month 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…

1 month 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…

2 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…

2 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…

2 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…

2 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…

3 months ago

Thailand’s Strategic Tax Cut on Alcohol to Revitalise Tourism

In a notable effort to rejuvenate its tourism sector, Thailand has announced a reduction in alcohol tax rates. This policy,…

3 months ago