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Venezuelan oil was the enabler, not the prize
The article discusses the challenges in rehabilitating Venezuela's energy sector and increasing its oil exports, emphasizing that fixing the country's economic problems will not be a swift process....
Wall Street carries big expectations after best run since 2009
Despite experiencing one of its best performances since 2009 in recent times, Wall Street faces skepticism about sustaining such gains into the future as it moves deeper into 2026....
Bars, hotels cash in as Hong Kong welcomes 25% more visitors for New Year’s Eve
Hong Kong experienced a 25 percent increase in visitors on New Year’s Eve compared to the previous year despite skipping its traditional fireworks display due to a fire incident. Bars and hotels benef...
Unemployment slightly down in Estonia in 2025
Estonia experienced a slight decrease in registered unemployed individuals in 2025 compared to the previous two years, indicating potential early-stage economic recovery....
Trump Considers Ukraine Economic Recovery and Job Creation Top Priority - Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicates that former U.S. President Donald Trump views the economic recovery of Ukraine, along with job creation within the country, as a top priority....
Expert on Trump's Attack on Nigeria: A Pretext to Enter Africa's Leading Economy
An expert commentary discusses U.S. President Donald Trump's critical remarks about Nigeria, suggesting they are a pretext for deeper U.S. involvement in the country's economic affairs as Nigeria hold...
Captives of Wrong Political Decisions
The article discusses the impact of poor political decision-making on Slovakia and its citizens. It criticizes recent policies that have negatively affected the country's economy and public sentiment....
Zelenskyy Says Open to Free Economic Zone in Ukraine's East if Put to Vote
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has indicated his openness towards establishing a free economic zone in the eastern part of Ukraine, provided that this idea is voted on by the electorate. The ...
Reform UK weighs axing Britain’s fiscal watchdog
Richard Tice, a deputy of Nigel Farage's Reform UK party, has proposed replacing Britain’s fiscal watchdog with a rotating panel of economic experts to produce forecasts....
Nephew of former Thai Premier Thaksin faces balancing act to win over electorate
Pawut Tangtai, nephew of ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, is running as a candidate for the Pheu Thai Party. He aims to build on his family's political legacy by both appealing to loyal supporter...
Denmark Proposes Saving Greenland by Relocating Prince's Residence
A proposal suggests that relocating the residence of Denmark’s Crown Prince Frederick to Greenland could bolster the country's economy and political importance....
Estonia sees real bump in business transactions for the first time in years
According to Risto Vahimets of Ellex Raidla, Estonia's business transaction market showed signs of revival last year despite previous turbulence....
2025 saw new cars sales cut in half in Estonia
New passenger car sales in Estonia for December remained consistent with previous months but dropped by almost half overall in the year....
Japan’s new Upper House lawmakers have ¥30.82 million of assets on average
The recently elected members of Japan’s Upper House have an average asset value of approximately ¥30.82 million (around $257,614). Notably, the number of lawmakers with assets valued at or above ¥100 ...
Gold rush: Malaysia’s Kelantan to let poor residents dig for precious metal
Kelantan, Malaysia plans to issue licences for small-scale gold panning to help low-income residents as gold prices remain high. Applications opened on January 1st allowing citizens to pan manually in...
KEEP OUR MONEY HERE
The article titled 'KEEP OUR MONEY HERE' urges for financial resources to be retained domestically rather than being sent abroad....
MTG says Trump voters are fed up and planning a tax revolt this year: And rightfully so!
According to claims made by an unspecified source referred to as MTG, supporters of former U.S. President Donald Trump are feeling increasingly disillusioned and are considering collective action such...
Japan’s year-end balance of bank notes in circulation falls for 3rd straight year
The Bank of Japan reports a continuing decline in physical currency circulation as consumers increasingly opt for digital and cashless payment methods....
Jornada: Stranded, 17.5 million barrels of Venezuelan oil in the Caribbean
Venezuela has 17.5 million barrels of crude oil stranded in vessels in Caribbean waters due to a lack of storage capacity and funding issues affecting the state-run oil company PDVSA....
Japan's rice policy at crossroads amid output shift and high prices
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is reconsidering the country's rice policy, shifting towards aligning production with market demand, a move that contrasts with her predecessor's strategies. Thi...
The Best Conversations of the Year
A summary of the most notable interviews conducted by FP Live this year, which featured Europe's top diplomat and an economic influencer from Generation Z....
Yin cited in ORF on her analysis on the Federal Reserve and how internal pressures are reshaping the US economic order
Dr. Yin was featured in an article by ORF where she discusses how internal pressures are influencing changes within the Federal Reserve, impacting the structure of the U.S. economy....
Small Saaremaa bakery closes doors as logistics costs balloon
Karja Pagar, a bakery operating for over three decades on the Estonian island of Saaremaa, has announced its closure in April due to escalating logistics expenses. The decision will result in the layo...
Ida-Viru County supplier to Head sportswear company to close, 43 jobs lost
VR-Koda, a long-standing family firm and supplier to the Head sportswear company located in Ida-Viru County of Estonia, is set to close its operations next month after three decades. The closure will ...
China imposes beef-import quota, slaps over-quota tariffs to shield local industry
China has introduced a three-year import quota for beef from major trading countries, including Brazil, Argentina, Australia, Uruguay, New Zealand, and the United States, effective January 4, 2026. A ...
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