Two years after she stepped into the role of Community Preservation and Economic Development Coordinator, Katie Mahoney said she has made the decision to resign from the position to work for the Billerica Public Schools. Mahoney, a former Billerica School Committee member who announced she would not run for reelection […]
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Did China Weigh Up the Economic Impacts of the Belt and Road Initiative?
Chongqing, China, 12/23/2010 © pcruciatti / Shutterstock China’s footprint in global foreign direct investment (FDI) has increased notably since the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013. That served to bring Chinese overseas FDI closer to a level that one would expect, based on the country’s weight […]
Euro Zone Recovery Lost Momentum in August as Economies Diverge | Investing News
LONDON (Reuters) – The euro zone’s rebound from its deepest economic downturn on record faltered in August, surveys showed on Thursday, with some countries in the bloc suffering more than others from restrictions imposed to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Overall growth in the dominant service industry – which […]
Turkey, Russia and China benefit from weakened United States
Turkey, Russia and China are just three countries taking advantage of the moment to act aggressively around the world and test American resolve. All three are betting that the United States is too mired in crisis to react powerfully to strategic challenges overseas. All three might be making a miscalculation. […]
Voided NEOM/Riot Games deal delivers esports an ethical accounting
It was perhaps inevitable that a controversial arrangement such as this would occur eventually. In recent years, esports has seen fresh interest from a range of suitors. The industry’s growth, after all, has been complemented by unique access to a demographic brands have historically found difficult to reach — that […]
Up, Down and Sideways: a Voter’s Guide to U.S. Economic Data | Investing News
(Reuters) – In the countdown to the Nov. 3 U.S. presidential election, the state of the economy is a key concern for many voters. Americans face a barrage of data, from this Friday’s monthly jobs report to what in all likelihood will be a blockbuster economic activity scorecard a mere […]
Personal income could plunge as government programs end
US consumer spending improved on a monthly basis in May and June, but personal income could plunge as government programs end. And a drop in consumer spending and personal income could cause issuers’ recovery to backslide. The value of goods and services by or for people in the US — […]
Can Economic Threats Change People’s Minds About the Confederate Flag?
Activists nationwide have resumed demanding the removal of statues and symbols that are considered racially offensive – such as of slave owners, Confederate leaders and the Confederate flag. The requests – and related boycotts and threats of other economic protests – have been part of the national controversy about racism […]
Willoughby Hills has economic relief for its small businesses | Lake County
Amid the novel coronavirus, small businesses in Willoughby Hills have the opportunity for some economic relief. The Willoughby Hills City Council has approved legislation to offer small businesses in the city the opportunity to receive a reimbursement of up to $2,000 each for coronavirus-related expenses. The reimbursement is on a […]
Our economic futures demand sustainable education and training
We are in the most challenging period of our lifetime, but still, I’m optimistic. Earlier this year I conducted pulse surveys with a number of K-12 schools and universities to truly understand how they responded in the first 100 days of the Covid-19 pandemic reaching our shores. I was pleased […]
Toomey talks about economic impact of pandemic with local business leaders, officials | News
DuBOIS — U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey discussed current legislative issues and the state of the economy with local officials and business owners during a roundtable meeting organized by the Greater DuBois Chamber of Commerce and held at the DuBois Regional Airport on Tuesday afternoon. Toomey said he expects to see […]
India should leverage its relationship with Taiwan to propel economic growth
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© Provided by The Financial Express Will PM Narendra Modi end India’s historic hesitation and redefine India-Taiwan relations when Delhi and Taipei are celebrating 25 years of their partnership? (File image) By Rajeev R Chaturvedy & Prashant Sharma India has always been cautious in engaging Taiwan since New Delhi established […]