(2023-11-28). Cuban Parliament calls for second ordinary session. plenglish.com The sessions will begin on December 20 of this year, starting at 9: 00 a.m. (local time), at the Convention Palace in the capital. | According to previous information, the provincial governments of Cienfuegos and Las Tunas, as well as the Ministry of Industry, in its capacity as an Agency of the Central State Administration, will render an account at the meeting of the Legislative Body. | In both territories, compliance with the objectives and goals of the Economy Plan and the State Budget Law will be evaluated, with emphasis on the performance of basic services to the population, such as health, education, trans…
(2023-11-27). Industrial firms make steady recovery. ecns.cn China's industrial enterprises saw profits rise for a third straight month in October, an official survey showed on Monday, adding to a run of indicators pointing to a stabilizing economy.
(2023-11-27). China's growth target of 5% will be reached, says central bank. ecns.cn China's central bank said on Monday that it expects the annual GDP growth target of around 5 percent will be reached, as the economy continues to return to the normal track.
(2023-11-28). Cuba's economists committed to Che's example. mronline.org On the eve of Economist's Day, it is important to review some aspects of Che's core ideas on the Political Economy of Socialism and especially when for some the solution to current problems is to completely free the market and reduce the role of the State in the economy.
(2023-11-28). Ben Norton and Kevin Gosztola on Javier Milei's Election in Argentina. scheerpost.com 
By Kevin Gosztola / The Dissenter On this week's episode, Ben Norton, the editor of Geopolitical Economy Report, returns to the show to discuss the election result in Argentina. 'Libertarian' fascist Javier Milei beat center-right candidate Sergio Massa, who is Argentina's economic minister. Ben outlines who Milei is, how he became a popular figure, and the …
(2023-11-27). West Votes Against Democracy, Human Rights, Cultural Diversity At UN. popularresistance.org Western governments frequently claim that their foreign and domestic policies are motivated by "human rights" and "democracy". They often even lecture their adversaries for purportedly failing to respect these concerns. | But on the international stage, Western capitals have shown their commitments to be merely rhetorical, as they have consistently voted against these noble causes and refused to support measures that would tangibly protect them, in flagrant violation of the will of the vast majority of the international community. | These stark double standards were on display on November 7 in the meeting of the…
(2023-11-27). The COVID-19 RT-PCR Test: How to Mislead All Humanity. Using a "Test" To Lock Down Society. globalresearch.ca The misuse of the RT-PCR technique is used as an intentional strategy by some governments, supported by scientific safety councils and by the dominant media, to justify the violation of a large number of constitutional rights, the destruction of the economy with the bankruptcy of entire active sectors of society,…
(2023-11-26). Chinese central SOEs asked to lead in repaying overdue corporate debts. ecns.cn SOEs have been asked to prevent and resolve risks in key areas, uphold financial discipline, and display leadership in repaying overdue debts.
(2023-11-26). Iraq, China inaugurate business council in Baghdad. ecns.cn The Iraqi-Chinese Business Council was set up on Saturday in Baghdad, capital of Iraq, in a bid to help boost bilateral trade and economic ties, Xinhua News Agency reported on Sunday.
(2023-11-26). Benefits of membership highlighted. ecns.cn A successful application by Pakistan to join BRICS could help bolster its economic development and further contribute to the regional stability and prosperity of South Asia, experts say.
(2023-11-27). China's profits continue to grow, economy continues stabilizing. ecns.cn Profits at China's industrial firms extended gains for a third consecutive month in October, pointing to further signs of a stabilizing economy.
(2023-11-27). Chinese central SOEs asked to lead in repaying overdue corporate debts. ecns.cn SOEs have been asked to prevent and resolve risks in key areas, uphold financial discipline, and display leadership in repaying overdue debts.
(2023-11-27). Iraq, China inaugurate business council in Baghdad. ecns.cn The Iraqi-Chinese Business Council was set up on Saturday in Baghdad, capital of Iraq, in a bid to help boost bilateral trade and economic ties, Xinhua News Agency reported on Sunday.
(2023-11-27). Benefits of membership highlighted. ecns.cn A successful application by Pakistan to join BRICS could help bolster its economic development and further contribute to the regional stability and prosperity of South Asia, experts say.
(2023-11-27). China unveils 25 specific measures to bolster financing for private enterprises. ecns.cn China's central bank and other seven central government departments on Monday issued a notice on strengthening financial support for the development and growth of the private economy.
(2023-11-27). Imperial AI initiative I-X to collaborate with Fetch.ai on 'new AI economy'. imperial.ac.uk AI startup Fetch.ai has joined I-X Business Partners, the corporate membership programme of Imperial's flagship initiative in artificial intelligence.
(2023-11-27). UBOS, URA and BOU to cooperate on statistics of economy. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Top national economic statistics generating agencies have come together to form a single platform that would ensure accurate and more acceptable indicators. Apart from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), the other major producers of national statistics are the Bank of Uganda (BOU) and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), …
(2023-11-28). The Social Shame of Violence Against Women. counterpunch.org 
Women and men are now organizing across cultures and socioeconomic classes to challenge and change gender-based abuse and injustice. In Argentina, for example, there were 22 femicides in 2019, a number higher than the year before. Worldwide, the most common kind of gender violence is domestic violence, which occurs in the home or within the
(2023-11-27). Yangtze belt development to get boost. ecns.cn A key meeting of the Communist Party of China highlighted on Monday the need to advance the high-quality development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, calling for unwavering efforts to protect its ecology and environment and propel innovations in science and technology.
(2023-11-27). Xi chairs leadership meeting on Yangtze River Economic Belt development, CPC leadership over foreign affairs. ecns.cn The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Monday held a meeting to review guidelines on policies and measures for further promoting the high-quality development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt.
(2023-11-27). J.R. Smith Talks Self-Sabotage, Golf, And The Need For Black Collective Economics. moguldom.com Former National Basketball Association champion J.R. Smith has been on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth since stepping away from professional basketball. After winning his second NBA championship with LeBron James during the covid-19 pandemic season, Smith found himself at a crossroads. The last time he played an NBA game was in November 2018 …
(2023-11-26). Beijing tells Seoul, Tokyo that mutual respect is key. ecns.cn Beijing has underlined the urgent need to shore up mutual respect and reject economic "decoupling", during productive senior diplomats' talks over the weekend with Japan and the Republic of Korea, two of China's key Northeast Asian neighbors.
(2023-11-26). Data trading expected to play bigger role. ecns.cn Data trading should play a bigger role so that data, an important production resource, can be better integrated into different economic sectors to nurture new growth engines and facilitate high-quality economic development.
(2023-11-26). Experts pitch for reforms to drive growth. ecns.cn China should consider amplifying macroeconomic support in a precise manner next year to underpin a steady annual economic growth rate of around 5 percent, experts said on Sunday.
(2023-11-26). Lijiang-Shangri-La railway opens to traffic, shortens travelling time. ecns.cn A railway linking the cities of Lijiang and Shangri-la, two well-known tourist destinations in Southwest China's Yunnan Province, opened to traffic on Sunday. As an important part of the Yunnan-Xizang Railway, the new line will slash travel times and drive economic development along the route.
(2023-11-27). Argentina Goes Loco: Javier Milei Elected President. orinocotribune.com By Francisco Dominguez — Nov 24, 2023 | Francisco Dominguez looks at the grim implications of the shock victory for a shocking candidate, assessing how much damage they might do to the nation and the continent | Latin America and the world were stunned to learn that on November 19 2023, Argentina's most extreme right-wing politician, Javier Milei, had been elected president with a hefty 56 per cent of the vote. | His rival, Peronist Sergio Massa, minister of economics of Alberto Fernandez's outgoing administration, scratched 44 per cent of the vote. The support of the electoral coalition Juntos por el Cambio…
(2023-11-28). Xi chairs leadership meeting on Yangtze River Economic Belt development, CPC leadership over foreign affairs. ecns.cn The Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) on Nov. 27 held a meeting to review Guidelines on Policies and Measures for Further Promoting High-Quality Development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, and Regulations on the CPC Leadership over Foreign Affairs. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, chaired the meeting.
(2023-11-28). Ecuadorian President Noboa submits economic draft bill to Parliament. plenglish.com Quito, Nov 28 (Prensa Latina) Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa on Tuesday sent the Urgent Economic Draft Bill, his first action to counter the crisis that the country is going through, to the National Assembly.
(2023-11-27). Lenders may bolster private sector. ecns.cn China is expected to further strengthen policy support for the private sector with focus on improving financial services, to sustain economic recovery momentum and stabilize employment, macroeconomic experts said on Monday.
(2023-11-26). Chinese e-commerce platforms rise in Black Friday shopping spree. ecns.cn Chinese cross-border e-commerce platforms ramped up efforts to boost sales for the Black Friday shopping spree this year, with some seeing rapid growth, further highlighting the rise of Chinese online shopping sites in overseas markets, including the U.S.
(2023-11-28). Poverty and Climate Overheating: Flip Sides of One Coin. counterpunch.org 
I retired in 2020 after decades as a mental health outreach worker. My job involved going out to my clients' apartments — usually in sprawling housing projects or in "section 8" apartments in run down neighborhoods. Some of my clients slept in backyard sheds or abandoned factories and I met with them on playgrounds, parking
(2023-11-27). US Sanctions Hit Nicaragua's Social Investment Programs. popularresistance.org Which country spends nearly two-thirds of its budget on tackling poverty? When I met Nicaragua's finance minister, Ivan Acosta, he had just presented his 2024 budget to its National Assembly, and he made clear that a large part of it is aimed at doing just that. | In cash terms, Nicaragua's government will spend about 24% more in 2024 than in the current year, which includes a huge increase (43%) in public sector investment. Acosta explained how the country would continue its recent advances in health, education, transport, energy, water supply, housing and local government services. Less than 3% of spending is f…
(2023-11-27). Thanksgiving in America: End of pandemic social programs fuels rising hunger. wsws.org A major driver in the rise of poverty is the end of pandemic emergency benefits, including expanded child tax credits and food stamps, as well as free school meals.
(2023-11-27). China suspends publishing youth unemployment data. wsws.org The Beijing regime is terrified that the rapidly growing youth unemployment figure will foster social opposition and undermine its rule.
(2023-11-27). Forest Defense Is About More Than The Trees. popularresistance.org For years, settlers and soldiers have set fire to and uprooted trees and attacked Palestinian olive harvesters in an attempt to further sever the people from their land. The olive trees are more than just a source of income, and indeed survival, for Palestinian farmers. They represent tradition and a culture of mutualism, and are a symbol of both life and struggle. It's perhaps both ironic and apt that olive branches are also a symbol of peace. Talaat Abu Jiyab, a Palestinian farmer in Gaza, told Middle East Today back in 2021 that, "Whether we are in the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, the border areas or far from th…
(2023-11-27). Pre-owned luxury goods biz gains momentum. ecns.cn China's pre-owned luxury goods market has grown remarkably in recent times as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on it has subsided and the purchasing power of China's middle-income consumers has also gradually recovered, experts said at a trade forum.
(2023-11-28). NSW police arrest more than 100 Australian climate change protesters. wsws.org The mass arrests in Newcastle, presided over by the state Labor government, were part of a broader assault on protests, including actions opposing the Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2023-11-27). Unionization Wave Spurred by Starbucks Workers Is Spreading Across Buffalo. truthout.org Buffalo, New York, has been a key hub within the current uptick of worker-led, store-level union organizing, especially among baristas and food service and grocery workers. From SPoT Coffee to Starbucks, the Lexington Co-op to Remedy House, the city has generated a collection of inspiring union victories and a growing layer of skilled labor organizers. Now, another well-known Buffalo shop may be… |
(2023-11-27). Osaka Minato Godo Shoichi Metals Branch Strike For Wages & Palestinians & Rally In Tokyo. indybay.org Osaka Minato Godo Shoichi Metals Branch workers went on a one day strike on Monday November 20. 2023 for a wage increase and to defend the Palestinian workers and people from US supported genocide by Israel in Gaza…
(2023-11-27). Carrying On Tradition Of National Day Of Mourning. popularresistance.org Once again on so-called "Thanksgiving Day," United American Indians of New England and our supporters are gathered on this hill to observe a National Day of Mourning for the Indigenous people murdered by settler colonialism and imperialism, from Turtle Island to Palestine. Today marks the 54th time we have gathered here to mourn our ancestors, tear down settler mythologies, and speak truth to power. The National Day of Mourning came into existence 53 "Thanksgivings" ago when my grandfather, an Aquinnah Wampanoag man named Wamsutta Frank James, was invited by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to speak at a banquet…
(2023-11-27). Global campaign for Amazon workers' rights. Initiatives exist also in the United States. pressenza.com Globalization has also brought about the regular consumerist Black Friday, which fall on the day following the all-American holiday of Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November. Initially characterized by queues in front of shops which reduced prices due to sales, today it focuses above all on online purchases. And here the personnel management policies of the sales giant Amazon comes into play, generally characterized by low salaries and heavy controls on employee activity. | The workers of the huge Amazon warehouse in Coventry, England, have been on strike for about ten months and this has favoured the cr…
(2023-11-28). Our Rich: Fooling Themselves and Fouling Our Planet. counterpunch.org 
Look, up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane, it's . . . Wall Street's electric air-taxi future! Earlier this month, a flying machine from the California-based Joby Aviation became the first "electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft — "eVTOL" — to go airborne from the Downtown Heliport that services Lower Manhattan's financial district.
(2023-11-26). Global mechanism urged to bolster climate ties. ecns.cn A senior environmental expert has called for establishing an international mechanism to track the compliance of developed nations' financial commitments to the Global South, as poorly materialized pledges are jeopardizing the trust seriously needed in the global climate process.
(2023-11-27). Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner begin new lives with hefty financial expenses. geo.tv 
Documents reveal that Donald Trump's three eldest children took out several loans to purchase lavish homes…
(2023-11-28). European Union Eases Some Illegal Sanctions Against Venezuela. orinocotribune.com The European Union (EU) agreed to relax some of the sanctions imposed on Venezuela, with the objective of " facilitating organizations to deliver humanitarian aid," in accordance with the recommendations of the United Nations. | The group currently consisting of 27 countries agreed to introduce exceptions to the asset freeze that the EU maintains against Venezuela, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burundi, Guinea, Lebanon, Burma, Nicaragua, Tunisia, and Zimbabwe. | Referring to United Nations (UN) resolution 2664, passed in 2022, the EU can carry out financial transactions if the objective is to ensure humanitarian assist…
(2023-11-27). Over 400 youth get solar installation and maintenance skills. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 441 youths from Acholi, Lango and West Nile sub-regions have been equipped with entrepreneurial, solar technical and installation skills, and given funds to support their businesses. The youth underwent short vocational courses at different training institutions under the Employment Skills for Development program that is co-financed by …
(2023-11-28). Day 52 roundtable: Joy and tears in Palestine. electronicintifada.net "Life was beautiful," photojournalist Mahmoud Nasser says about living in Gaza.
(2023-11-27). Sen. Schumer Vows to Bring Bill for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan Funding to Floor for Vote Soon. news.antiwar.com Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) vowed in a letter to his colleagues to bring a bill to the Senate floor as soon as December 4 to fund military aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. President Biden has requested the funding as part of a massive $105 billion spending package. "One of the most important …
(2023-11-27). Holiday shopping season kicks off with record spending. america.cgtn.com 
U.S. consumers spent a record whopping $9.8 billion dollars this Black Friday that's a 7.5% jump according to research firm Adobe Analytics. U.S. consumers also spent over $5 billion dollars on Thanksgiving day itself — and are set to spend even more on what is known as Cyber Monday when online behemoths like Amazon offer deep discounts on online purchases. CGTN's Nathan King has more.
(2023-11-27). Cities Like Portland Are Spending Staggering Amounts on Police PR Budgets. truthout.org Over the past few years, Portland, Oregon, like several other United States metro areas, has seen a substantial rise in gun violence. Since 2019, statistics show an increase in the homicide rate, non-fatal gun violence crime and other auxiliary metrics used to measure public safety. But as policy makers and advocates debate solutions to this violence, Portland police have scaled up their efforts… |
(2023-11-28). Our Rich: Fooling Themselves and Fouling Our Planet. counterpunch.org Some 45 major oil and gas corporations averaged annual windfall profits of $237 billion in 2021 and 2022, dollars that overwhelmingly funneled straight into rich shareholder pockets. Governments worldwide, Oxfam notes, could have increased global investments in renewable energy by 31 percent had they taxed this windfall profit at 90 percent.
(2023-11-27). China breaks ground in nuclear energy heating. ecns.cn China's first nuclear energy heating project that covers multiple prefecture-level cities, operated by the State Power Investment Corp, was put into operation in East China's Shandong province on Saturday.
(2023-11-27). China's Relationship with South Africa and the Continent Will Grow. infobrics.org Chairperson of the National Assembly's portfolio committee on international relations, Supra Mahumapelo, believes China's relationship with South Africa and the continent will grow over the next few years, given the level of investment…
(2023-11-28). The King Of Wall Street B.S. levernews.com 
(2023-11-28). Rail workers in Germany can place no trust in the union leadership! Join the Rail Action Committee! wsws.org The GDL rail union is looking for a deal it can sell as a success and that does not jeopardise the "profitability of the railways."
(2023-11-27). "Life-Threatening" Failures To Communicate. levernews.com
(2023-11-28). New Zealand Government will inform WHO it does not agree to International Health Regulations amendments. expose-news.com The newly sworn-in New Zealand government intends not to be pushed around by UN resolutions or by the World Health Organisation anymore. According to a coalition agreement with New Zealand First, the …
(2023-11-28). Banned Books, Arrests and Police Supression in the UK. libya360.wordpress.com Craig Murray At Saturday's great march in support of Palestine in London, police arrested members of the Communist Party of Great Britain Marxist-Leninist (CPGBML) for having a pamphlet on sale on their stall. Harpal-Brar-Zionism: A Racist, Anti-Semitic and Reactionary Tool of Imperialism The "illegal" pamphlet is entitled Zionism: A Racist, Anti-Semitic and Reactionary Tool of Imperialism….
(2023-11-27). Thousands strike once again in Germany against assault on educational and social programmes. wsws.org Around 10,000 public sector employees took strike action once again Wednesday in Berlin for better working conditions and higher wages.These included teachers and educators from daycare centres and schools, as well as employees of the Senate and district administrations, firefighters and university employees.
(2023-11-28). MOVIES VS. CAPITALISM: Ask MVC Anything. levernews.com
(2023-11-27). Critical role played by supply chains in focus ahead of expo. ecns.cn China's efforts to advance its industrial system will effectively bolster the global industry and supply chains, empowering both international and domestic businesses to capitalize on a multitude of market opportunities and boost their willingness to invest.
(2023-11-28). German military "would only last two days in a battle" due to weapons deliveries to Kiev. infobrics.org Germany will face deindustrialisation if sanctions on Russian energy continue, warns CEO.
(2023-11-28). San Diego Sweetwater educators begin contract vote, as union bureaucrats use scare tactics against opposition. wsws.org Educators must not be intimidated by this threat. If they organize a real struggle, unencumbered by the treacherous union bureaucracy, they can win their demands.
(2023-11-27). Neoliberalism, Democracy and the University as a Public Sphere. indybay.org What can educators and others concerned about the future of higher education do to make sure it is not colonized by corporate and other antidemocratic interests? First, educators & others need to figure out how to defend more vigorously higher education as a public good & how central it is in producing the formative culture necessary to educate young people to be critical & engaged.
(2023-11-28). Saturday 12/9: The War in Ukraine: Which Path Leads to Peace with Justice? indybay.org New Valencia Hall | 747 Polk St (near Ellis), SF | 7 blocks from Civic Center BART, on/near Muni #5, 19, 27, 31, 38, 49 | Wheelchair accessible ‚ôø…