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Jeffrey Sachs at the European Parliament: A Call for Pragmatic Global Cooperation

1 March 20252 March 2025 Svetlana M No Comments

In a thought-provoking address to the European Parliament, economist Jeffrey Sachs presented a nuanced perspective on global geopolitics, economic development, and the need for a shift in international relations. His speech covered key themes such as multipolarity, economic justice, the importance of diplomacy, and the need for fairer global financial and trade systems. The Need…

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UK-India Free Trade Agreement: A Vital Imperative for Britain’s Economic Future

27 February 202528 February 2025 Perumal Koshy No Comments Featured

The United Kingdom and India are on the verge of finalizing a long-negotiated Free Trade Agreement (FTA), a deal that could redefine their economic partnership. While both nations stand to gain, Britain—more than India—is in urgent need of this agreement. In a post-Brexit landscape marked by sluggish growth and deteriorating trade ties with the European…

FEATURED, Free Trade, Opinion, TOP STORIES, Trade

Leveraging BRICS for Industrial Development: A Critical Review of IID Policy Brief 17

27 February 20253 March 2025 Svetlana M No Comments

IID Policy Brief 17 – Trade for Industrial Development: Leveraging the Potential of BRICS for Developing Countries 2025 | Author(s): B. Tse, F. Hartwich The expansion of BRICS to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and the UAE, alongside its growing network of partner countries, marks a significant development in global economic cooperation. With a combined…

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India and EU Strengthen Science and Technology Ties with High-Level Delegation Meeting

27 February 202528 February 2025 Editor No Comments Featured

New Delhi, February 27, 2025 – A high-level European Union (EU) delegation, led by Ms. Ekaterina Zaharieva, European Union Commissioner for Startups, Research, and Innovation, met with India’s Union Minister for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, in New Delhi today to discuss strengthening collaboration in startups and innovation. The meeting marks a significant milestone…

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India-EU Free Trade Agreement: Market Dynamics, Negotiation History, and Key Discussion Points

27 February 202528 February 2025 Editor No Comments Featured

New Delhi, February 27, 2025 – India and the European Union (EU) are engaged in high-level discussions to advance negotiations on the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, along with 22 European Commissioners, is in New Delhi to address trade, investment, and regulatory challenges between the two economies. The…

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India-UAE CEPA: Celebrating Three Years of Strengthened Economic Partnership

26 February 202528 February 2025 Svetlana M No Comments Featured

February 18, 2025 marks the third anniversary of the India-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), a landmark trade agreement that has significantly boosted bilateral economic ties. Signed during a virtual summit on February 18, 2022, between Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the agreement came into force on May 1, 2022.

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Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Rabeha Programme Boosts Market Access for Handicraft Enterprises in Egypt

25 February 20253 March 2025 Svetlana M No Comments

The Rabeha Joint Programme, a collaboration between UN Women and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), is driving positive change for women-led handicraft enterprises in Egypt. By providing technical assistance, business support, and greater market access, the initiative is helping women entrepreneurs scale their businesses and improve their economic opportunities. One of the key…

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The Biggest Global Economic Shift in a Century is Happening NOW!

23 February 202525 February 2025 Perumal Koshy No Comments Featured

The transatlantic alliance is no longer the pillar of global economic power. Once dominant, it now struggles with stagnation, while emerging economies reshape trade, finance, and diplomacy in a multipolar world. For decades, the world was defined by the economic and geopolitical dominance of the United States and Western Europe. Today, that order is unraveling….

FEATURED, Opinion, Politics, TOP STORIES

Global Employment Trends in 2025: Insights from the ILO’s World Employment and Social Outlook

21 February 20253 March 2025 Svetlana M No Comments

The World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2025 report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) presents a comprehensive analysis of global labor market dynamics, offering insights into employment trends, economic challenges, and policy recommendations. As global labor markets navigate an era of uncertainty, the report provides a crucial assessment of resilience, productivity, and inclusivity in…

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Huda Beauty Sells Fragrance Brand KAYALI to Mona Kattan and General Atlantic

21 February 202525 February 2025 Svetlana M No Comments

Dubai-based beauty giant Huda Beauty has announced the sale of its fragrance brand KAYALI to co-founder Mona Kattan and global growth equity firm General Atlantic, marking a strategic shift in the beauty industry. The deal, pending regulatory approval, will establish KAYALI as an independent entity, with Mona Kattan retaining her role as CEO. Financial terms…

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