Tag Archives: Global economy

Inside The New Cannabis Hospitality Economy: The Shift From Gimmick To Global Business(FC)

At a lakeside resort in Missouri’s Ozarks, a new kind of traveler is greeted not with champagne but with a cannabis-infused mocktail and a curated wellness itinerary. Meanwhile, on the beaches of Koh Samui, Thailand, guests at a boutique hotel book consultations with herbalists who recommend precise doses of infused teas and edibles to complement […]
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Global economy is stabilising but weakness remains, say WEF chief economists(IOL)

According to the latest Chief Economists Outlook published yesterday, WEF said easing inflation and strong global commerce were fuelling cautious optimism for recovery but elevated debt levels are becoming a growing concern in both advanced (53%) and developing (64%) economies. Click here to read the full- text article

Agriculture sector sets new records amid global challenges (VP)

The agriculture sector emerged as a firm pillar of the economy last year, setting a series of new records despite global market downturn. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan commended the entire sector for its tremendous efforts during a period of unprecedented economic challenges. He declared 2023 the year of extraordinary achievements […]
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Dividends from largest companies hit record $326bn in first quarter (FT)

Payouts to rise to $1.64tn in 2023 boosted by special bonuses from likes of Ford and VW. Dividends issued in the first quarter by the world’s largest listed companies hit a record this year, even as prominent investors and asset managers warn of a coming global economic slowdown. The world’s 1,200 biggest public companies collectively […]
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Oil fuels inflation risks, weighing down equities: Markets wrap (Moneyweb)

Investors across asset classes rushed to adjust for the risk that inflationary pressure may be more persistent than previously thought. The dollar extended gains for a second day, strengthening against Group-of-10 currencies. The Norwegian krone was little changed after an earlier rally on the expected benefit to the Scandinavian country from higher energy prices. The […]
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