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Sri Lanka leader reappoints Amarasuriya as PM, retains finance and defence

Dissanayake's cabinet aims for sweeping reforms including a new constitution and combating corruption amid Sri Lanka's economic recovery.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake: who is Sri Lanka's new leftist president?

Dissanayake's election signals a transformative shift for Sri Lanka away from traditional political parties and towards a new era of governance.

Sri Lanka leader reappoints Amarasuriya as PM, retains finance and defence

Dissanayake's cabinet aims for sweeping reforms including a new constitution and combating corruption amid Sri Lanka's economic recovery.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake: who is Sri Lanka's new leftist president?

Dissanayake's election signals a transformative shift for Sri Lanka away from traditional political parties and towards a new era of governance.
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Senegal votes as President Faye eyes parliamentary majority to push reforms

Senegal's snap parliamentary elections reflect public focus on economic issues and President Faye's promise of reforms to combat rising prices and unemployment.

Elon Musk throws his weight behind Howard Lutnick over Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary

Musk supports Howard Lutnick for Treasury Secretary, believing he could enact necessary economic change.

What we know about planned UK private stock market Pisces

Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to introduce a UK private stock market known as Pisces for trading private company shares.
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Trump's return spurs EU to act-but will European leaders heed Draghi's 800 billion challenge?

Europe needs to invest 800 billion euros more per year to remain competitive with the US.

US cancels $1.1bn of Somalia's debt in historic' financial agreement

US cancels $1.1bn in Somali debt, marking a significant step in the country's economic recovery and efforts to alleviate sustainable debt burdens.
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Labour MPs urge Reeves to spend tens of billions more on ailing public services

Labour MPs urge Rachel Reeves to increase spending on public services and reconsider fiscal rules to boost investment and growth.

Martin Lewis responds to Rachel Reeves' budget and 'very big' tax rises

Chancellor Rachel Reeves emphasized significant economic reforms and stability in her historic autumn budget speech.

Clement Attlee's Socioeconomic Reforms in Post-War Britain

Clement Attlee's government transformed post-war Britain through ambitious social and economic reforms, marking it as the UK's most left-leaning administration.

Labour MPs urge Reeves to spend tens of billions more on ailing public services

Labour MPs urge Rachel Reeves to increase spending on public services and reconsider fiscal rules to boost investment and growth.

Martin Lewis responds to Rachel Reeves' budget and 'very big' tax rises

Chancellor Rachel Reeves emphasized significant economic reforms and stability in her historic autumn budget speech.

Clement Attlee's Socioeconomic Reforms in Post-War Britain

Clement Attlee's government transformed post-war Britain through ambitious social and economic reforms, marking it as the UK's most left-leaning administration.
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#social-justice

Pope Francis has become a surprising figurehead in the universal basic income movement

Pope Francis advocates for universal basic income as both a necessity for justice and a recognition of workers' rights, particularly in an automated economy.

Triumph and a broken promise: the last weeks of Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's rule in Mexico

Lopez Obrador's legacy reflects political triumph intertwined with a failure to deliver on justice for the Ayotzinapa students, amidst substantial socioeconomic improvements.

Pope Francis has become a surprising figurehead in the universal basic income movement

Pope Francis advocates for universal basic income as both a necessity for justice and a recognition of workers' rights, particularly in an automated economy.

Triumph and a broken promise: the last weeks of Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's rule in Mexico

Lopez Obrador's legacy reflects political triumph intertwined with a failure to deliver on justice for the Ayotzinapa students, amidst substantial socioeconomic improvements.
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IMF loan offers Pakistan relief but long-term reforms remain a challenge

The IMF's $7bn loan is crucial for stabilizing Pakistan's economy, but essential reforms are necessary for long-term sustainability.

Congo: PM Tuluka's first 100 days of ambition and challenges DW 09/20/2024

The first female-led government in the DRC is implementing ambitious reforms focused on economy and social well-being.

Pravin Gordhan, Former South African Minister and Anti-Apartheid Activist, Dies at 75

Gordhan's legacy includes significant economic reforms and his courageous stand against corruption during Zuma's presidency.
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Alberto Fujimori, a former president of Peru who was convicted for human rights abuses, dies at 86

Alberto Fujimori's political career encompassed economic revival in Peru, followed by a dramatic fall from grace characterized by corruption and authoritarian rule.

Alberto Fujimori, Ex-President of Peru Who Was Jailed for Human Rights Violations, Dies at 86

Fujimori's life presented a stark contrast between significant economic improvements and a controversial, autocratic governance style.

Alberto Fujimori, a former president of Peru who was convicted for human rights abuses, dies at 86

Alberto Fujimori's political career encompassed economic revival in Peru, followed by a dramatic fall from grace characterized by corruption and authoritarian rule.

Alberto Fujimori, Ex-President of Peru Who Was Jailed for Human Rights Violations, Dies at 86

Fujimori's life presented a stark contrast between significant economic improvements and a controversial, autocratic governance style.
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How Austria's Tyrol region plans to hike tax on tourists

Tyrol plans to reform its tourist tax, increasing visitor levies while easing the burden on local non-tourism businesses.

China Merchants Group History Museum & Weiboshan Park / URBANUS

The Shekou Industrial Zone was foundational to China's economic reform and development, exemplifying successful foreign investment and local innovation.

multi-level paths invite scenic climb of URBANUS' china merchants group history museum

The China Merchants Group History Museum was designed on Weiboshan hill to celebrate the client's 150th anniversary, with a focus on historical significance and spatial narrative.
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The inauguration of Javier Milei has Argentina wondering what president it will get

Javier Milei, an economist, has been elected as the new president of Argentina.
There is uncertainty about whether Milei will govern as the anti-establishment figure he portrayed during his campaign or as a more moderate leader.

Argentina's Milei Proposes Incentives for Declaring Domestic, Foreign Crypto Holdings in Draft Bill

Argentines who declare their crypto holdings can receive a favorable tax rate and legalize the use of those assets in the country, according to a controversial draft bill by President Javier Milei.
The proposed bill includes reduced penalties for early declaration, with a tax rate of only 5% for crypto holdings declared before March 31.
The bill aims to target cash and assets held abroad by citizens through an asset regularization program.

The inauguration of Javier Milei has Argentina wondering what president it will get

Javier Milei, an economist, has been elected as the new president of Argentina.
There is uncertainty about whether Milei will govern as the anti-establishment figure he portrayed during his campaign or as a more moderate leader.

Argentina's Milei Proposes Incentives for Declaring Domestic, Foreign Crypto Holdings in Draft Bill

Argentines who declare their crypto holdings can receive a favorable tax rate and legalize the use of those assets in the country, according to a controversial draft bill by President Javier Milei.
The proposed bill includes reduced penalties for early declaration, with a tax rate of only 5% for crypto holdings declared before March 31.
The bill aims to target cash and assets held abroad by citizens through an asset regularization program.
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Nigeria: Electric grid crippled as workers go on strike DW 06/03/2024

Major trade unions in Nigeria call for indefinite strike over minimum wage dispute, leading to nationwide grid collapse and airport shutdown.

How can Europe become more competitive?

EU facing competitiveness crisis, lagging behind US and China in investment, income, and productivity.
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