Hacker NewsDec 17

Why many Asian megacities are miserable places

https://www.economist.com/asia/2025/12/11/why-many-asian-megacities-are-miserable-places

#HackerNews #AsianMegacities #UrbanChallenges #CityLife #QualityOfLife #EconomicIssues

Why many Asian megacities are miserable places

And why Shanghai and Tokyo are not

The Economist
persian0872 at KillBaitAug 31, 2025

France Faces Political Turmoil Following Economic Challenges

The article discusses France's transition from an economic crisis to a more acute political crisis. It highlights how the economic challenges, including stagnation and social discontent, have evolved into political instability marked by protests, governmental challenges, and rising public dissatisfa... [More info]

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Yonhap Infomax NewsJul 22, 2025
Gu Yoon-cheol to hold '2+2' trade talks with US officials on the 25th, signaling heightened diplomatic engagement on key economic issues.
#YonhapInfomax #GuYoonCheol #TradeNegotiations #USVisit #DiplomaticEngagement #EconomicIssues #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=73068
A.StringerJun 21, 2025

"#Social/ #cultural issues provide the bedrock of support for #rightwingpopulists, but it is often #economicissues that can tip the balance between these #populists winning or losing #electoralraces."

mainly macro: Is the decline of #democracy inevitable?
https://mainlymacro.blogspot.com/2025/06/is-decline-of-democracy-inevitable.html

Is the decline of democracy inevitable?

        From 2025 V-DEM report In global terms autocracies are on the rise, and democracies are declining. According to the V-Dem Institute ...

Yonhap Infomax NewsMay 16, 2025
First presidential TV debate on economic issues set for May 18, featuring top candidates Lee Jae-myung, Kim Moon-soo, and Lee Jun-seok, focusing on growth strategies, livelihood concerns, and youth problems amid economic challenges.
#YonhapInfomax #PresidentialDebate #EconomicIssues #LeeJaeMyung #KimMoonSoo #LeeJunSeok #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=63533
Kalvin Carefour JohnnyApr 14, 2025

/s When the price of eggs started to rise, it's Joe Biden's fault. It wasn't mine." - Trump

https://youtu.be/_fifAwzxIz8?si=pQ2BZNZ0-s8dipFd

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NEW HIT SINGLE - IT'S JOE BIDEN'S FAULT

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Hacker NewsApr 2, 2025

A Small Violin Part Highlights Bigger Problems for the Global Economy

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/business/trump-tariffs-canada-us.html

#HackerNews #SmallViolin #GlobalEconomy #EconomicIssues #TradeTariffs #USCanada

How a Small Violin Part Highlights Bigger Problems for the Global Economy

A family business in Ottawa that makes special shoulder rests for violins is imperiled by both Trump’s tariffs on Canada and potential Canadian retaliation.

The New York Times
Yonhap Infomax NewsMar 20, 2025
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong welcomes Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung for talks on youth employment and economic issues, showcasing a cordial meeting between business and political leaders.
#YonhapInfomax #SamsungElectronics #LeeJaeYong #LeeJaeMyung #YouthEmployment #EconomicIssues #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=54915
Lee Jae-yong Welcomes Lee Jae-myung - 'It's a pleasure to meet you'

Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong welcomes Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung for talks on youth employment and economic issues, showcasing a cordial meeting between business and political leaders.

Yonhap Infomax
Africa EventsSep 6, 2024
More than a year after the “removal” of government subsidy and amidst another price hike, Nigerians have a hard path towards easy, affordable access to petrol.#fuelscarcity #nigeriaprotests #economicissues #africaneconomy #nigeria
Why There Are No Easy Answers to Nigeria’s Ongoing Fuel Scarcity Crisis
Why There Are No Easy Answers to Nigeria’s Ongoing Fuel Scarcity Crisis

More than a year after the “removal” of government subsidy and amidst another price hike, Nigerians have a hard path towards easy, affordable access to petrol.

OkayAfrica
Sanchita Mishra(she/her)May 30, 2024

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge criticized PM Modi for focusing on divisive rhetoric and self-promotion while neglecting critical issues like inflation and unemployment in his campaign.

This highlights a significant disconnect between campaign messaging and pressing public concerns.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pm-modi-mentioned-mandir-421-times-in-poll-speeches-modi-758-times-congress-101717065081553.html

#news #latestnews #journalism #government #ElectionCampaign #EconomicIssues #PoliticalRhetoric @mastodonindians