Bangladesh has cut its GDP growth target to 6.7% for the upcoming fiscal year, down from 7.5%. This adjustment comes as the country faces significant economic hurdles, including high inflation, currency depreciation, and dwindling foreign reserves. The new target was announced with a 7.97 trillion taka ($67.5 billion) budget for the fiscal year starting in […]
Related Posts
August Sees Colombia’s Unemployment Dip to 9.3%
Colombia’s August unemployment rate dropped to 9.3%, reports the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE). The rate was 10.6% a year ago, marking a 1.3-point decrease. Compared to July’s 9.6%, it’s a 0.3-point drop. The overall workforce participation in August hit 64.4%. This shows a 1-point boost from 63.5% last August. Additionally, 58.5% were employed, […]
U.S. and Germany Fall from Top 20 Happiest Countries
For the seventh straight year, Finland holds the title of the happiest country globally, with Brazil moving up five spots to 44th. In South America, Brazil ranks third, just behind Uruguay (26th) and Chile (38th). The 2024 World Happiness Report assesses happiness based on six factors: social support, income, health, freedom, generosity, and corruption levels. […]
Children Lead the Charge: South Korea’s Landmark Climate Lawsuit
In April, a decision by the European Court of Human Rights marked a monumental shift. It underlined the judiciary’s critical role in addressing climate issues. This ruling shows courts can majorly influence environmental policies worldwide. Similarly, a significant lawsuit in South Korea features children, dubbed “the climate’s tiny warriors.” These young plaintiffs, led by a […]