China has issued a stark warning to the United States, asserting its readiness to engage in “any type” of conflict as retaliation escalates amidst the ongoing trade war instigated by …
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Australia Emerges from Per-Capita Recession Following Two Years of Strongest GDP Growth
by adminAustralia has emerged from a per-capita recession, experiencing its strongest economic growth in two years. According to newly released national accounts data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the …
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Trump’s Long-Promised Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Now Active, Igniting Trade Conflict
by adminPresident Donald Trump has implemented a long-anticipated set of tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, effective today, causing jitters in global markets and prompting expected retaliatory measures from the …
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Australian shares have opened sharply lower, mirroring a tumultuous day on Wall Street. This downturn follows US President Donald Trump’s announcement of impending tariffs on key international partners, including Canada …
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Recent data has revealed a slight improvement in the gender pay gap in Australia, but the progress is minimal. The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has published findings for the …
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As the warming climate impacts coffee crops, this uncommon bean could become your future brew.
by adminCatherine Bashiama, a mother of 12, is cultivating a coffee tree she raised from a seedling in Western South Sudan, where coffee farming is a novel endeavour. Encouraged by the …
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Former RBA Governor Philip Lowe: Don’t Attribute Economic Hardship to Interest Rates
by adminFormer Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe has stated that high interest rates are not the primary cause of Australia’s ongoing cost of living crisis. In an interview with …
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South Korea’s Birthrate Increased for the First Time in Nine Years Following a Population Crisis Declared a ‘National Emergency’
by adminIn 2024, South Korea recorded a slight increase in its birthrate, rising to 4.7 births per 1,000 women, with the overall fertility rate also climbing marginally from 0.73 to 0.75. …
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Australia’s unemployment rate experienced a slight increase in January, rising by 0.1 percentage points to 4.1%, as reported by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Despite this rise, employment grew by …
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New Zealand’s latest tourism campaign aimed at attracting Australian visitors has faced backlash from opposition politicians. The campaign, launched under the slogan “Everyone must go!” features picturesque images of the …