The integration of artificial intelligence into businesses has grown dramatically, increasing by 115% between 2023 and 2024. Despite this rapid adoption, confidence in responsible deployment remains fragile—only 62% […]
Wage Gap Expansion Signals Economic Risks, Especially for Women of Color
Recent data reveals a troubling reversal in wage equity, with the gender pay gap widening for the second consecutive year—the first such occurrence on record. According to the […]
New Economic Development Commissioner Advocates for Growth Amid GOP Debate
As debate intensifies within the Republican Party over the role and methods of economic development, South Dakota’s newly appointed commissioner emphasizes that the fundamental decision should center on […]
Community Growth Academy Launches with Inaugural Cohort to Support Economic Transition
An 18-month peer learning initiative aimed at fostering long-term economic development in Michigan communities affected by shifts in the automotive and energy sectors is set to begin in […]
ASEAN Seizes Moment to Strengthen Regional Autonomy Amid Global Trade Shifts
The 2025 tariff disruptions have tested ASEAN’s cohesion like no event since the 1997 financial crisis, revealing both vulnerabilities and opportunities for deeper integration. Member states responded unevenly […]
Tariffs Bring Economic Adjustments, Not Collapse, Analysis Says
While some feared a global economic downturn due to shifting U.S. trade policies, recent developments suggest that the impact has been more about adaptation than destruction. Over the […]
Moderna’s mRNA Facility to Boost Australia’s Economy, Health Security, and Innovation
Oxford Economics Australia has completed an independent assessment of Moderna’s new mRNA manufacturing facility, providing a detailed analysis of its economic and societal impact. The study combined economic […]
The AI Agent Economy Needs a New Financial Framework: Lightspeed Invests $21M in Paid
We are announcing our lead investment of $21 million in Paid, a startup developing foundational economic infrastructure tailored for AI agents. This seed round reflects our belief that […]
Egypt’s Economic Reform Narrative Centers on Infrastructure Boom and Continued Fiscal Discipline
Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development emphasized in an interview with “Al-Masry Al-Youm” that the core of the country’s economic narrative lies in completing ongoing structural reforms […]
Economic Reforms Could Yield Tangible Benefits for Citizens Within Three Years, Says Presidential Advisor
Dr. Hussein Issa, coordinator of the Presidential Economic Development Council, addressed public expectations regarding the impact of ongoing economic reforms, noting that pinpointing an exact timeframe for noticeable […]