(2024-03-11). Economy Created 275,000 Jobs in February, Unemployment Edged Up to 3.9 Percent. counterpunch.org The economy continued to create jobs at a rapid pace last month, with payroll employment up by 275,000. However, any concerns about an excessive pace of job growth are alleviated by the fact that the prior two months' total was revised down by 167,000. This puts the three-month average at 265,000. The household survey showed
(2024-03-11). (W.E. Talk) Cornell professor: China can play important role in helping other countries invest in green economies. ecns.cn China is emerging as a big player in international assistance to lower-income countries, noted Parfait M Eloundou-Enyegue, professor from Cornell University. He added that in terms of investments, assistance to countries in areas like the green economy is crucial, and China has a major role to play in global cooperation."ÄÄ…
(2024-03-11). Lula da Silva: Brazil experiences golden moment in economy. tvbrics.com The Brazilian president made an announcement on investment in the Brazilian economy…
(2024-03-11). Indian students flock to US universities in record numbers, for brighter prospects, overseas jobs: 'we value education'. scmp.com As India's economy grows, unemployment persists, even among college graduates, so many Indian students see universities as a stepping stone to careers abroad.
(2024-03-11). Multinational enterprises confident of China's economic growth target. ecns.cn many multinational enterprises operating in China maintain that such a target is in line with the growth potential of the Chinese economy.
(2024-03-11). Despite media frenzy, Labor continues to lead economic metrics worldwide. independentaustralia.net
(2024-03-11). SOEs crucial to China's economic growth. ecns.cn State-owned enterprises are playing a key role in boosting China's economic growth, Lu Jin, chairman of China National Gold Group Co Ltd, said on Sunday.
(2024-03-11). Insights丨Pakistani scholar: China's high-quality development invigorates economic transformation of Pakistan. ecns.cn "This year's Two Sessions, the focus may be more besides the discussions with what comes from the National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), I think the more important aspect will be the Premier's government work report," said Hassan Daud, formal diplomat at the Pakistani Embassy in China and director of BRI & Regional Studies Global Governance Institute and SDPI, during an online interview with China News Network.
(2024-03-11). Insights‰∏®Pakistani scholar: China's high-quality development worth praising and more cooperation expected. ecns.cn China's Two Sessions are attracting global attention. Hassan Daud, formal diplomat at the Pakistani Embassy in China and director of BRI & Regional Studies Global Governance Institute and SDPI, told China News Network that he pays close attention to China's expected economic growth targets, further expansion of high-level opening up, AI innovation etc. mentioned in the Government Work Report."ÄÄ…
(2024-03-11). Mar 11, 2024. sitrepworld.info ‚ô´ Hauser — Air on the G String (J. S. Bach) On the Brink of Nuclear War, by Evaggelos Vallianatos Michael Brenner: The West has set itself on a path of collective suicide — both moral and economic Sick, and Sick of It All, by Edward J. Curtin, Jr. Do You Say You Want a Revolution? by Philip Giraldi Can Americans Have Hope? by Paul Craig Roberts The Great Archaeological Discovery of Our Time, by Lambert Strether "Psychological Giant," Psychiatrist Dives Into Donald Trump's Mental State — Tucker Carlson, Keith Ablow (Video) Worrying About TikTok During An Active Genocide, by Cait…
(2024-03-11). Expansion of BRICS, Geopolitical Implications and Prospect for Bangladesh. infobrics.org The recent BRICS 15th summit held in Johannesburg, has garnered more attention compared to previous gatherings. The focal point of this summit was the announcement of new member nations. Notably, six countries—namely, Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and UAE got invitation to join this influential economic coalition…
(2024-03-11). A Relevant BRICS: Reimagining Global Economic Reform>. infobrics.org As BRICS navigates the evolving global economic landscape, its trade, investment, and finance progress underscores its significance as a transformative force…
(2024-03-11). "Modern societies cannot function without a welfare state" indybay.org Modern societies cannot really function well without a general social security system. That's why we need a security system for the whole of society that everyone pays into. In addition, growing social inequality is also a major economic risk.
(2024-03-11). The Gilded Age Then, the Gilded Age Now. counterpunch.org How many people in India are going hungry? Researchers working on the Global Hunger Index are currently tracking 125 nations across the world. Exactly 110 of those nations, those researchers reported last fall, are suffering less hunger than India. But India, by contrast, is doing quite well on the gluttony front. Few nations today can
(2024-03-11). US Intelligence Operation Against Cuban Finances Unveiled. orinocotribune.com The US intelligence community is carrying out a strategy to distort Cuban finances, as part of the US economic war against the Caribbean nation. | Recently leaked information shows a series of maneuvers carried out to induce inflation within the Cuban market. The strategy is divided into four stages: shortages, induced inflation, supply boycott, and financial blockade. | In the first stage, they limit to the maximum the entry of foreign currency into the country, fundamentally dollars. The restrictive measures of the blockade make it difficult for the Cuban government to use this currency, which hinders the Cuban…
(2024-03-11). Non-payment of invoices has a huge implication for small business. sanews.gov.za Non-payment of invoices has a huge implication for small business | The Public Service Commission (PSC) says the non-payment of suppliers' invoices has huge implications for small businesses that rely on cash flow for survival. | "Therefore, there is a need for urgent and timeous payment of suppliers given the critical role of procurement in economic development and emancipation," said Public Service Commission Commissioner Anele Gxoyiya. | At a media briefing in Pretoria on Monday, Gxoyiya said the total number of invoices paid after 30 days by national departments amounts to 33 394 to the value of R1 billion, w…
(2024-03-11). Russia-Brazil Relations Bolster BRICS Influence, Eye Future Economic Growth. infobrics.org Explore the outcomes of the recent Russia-Brazil Commission meeting, focusing on strengthening bilateral and multilateral relations, enhancing government and business contacts, and its implications for BRICS and global economic dynamics…
(2024-03-11). South Africa Eyes Stronger Ties and Trade with Russia Amid Global Uncertainties. infobrics.org Discover the intricate bond between South Africa and Russia, as Ambassador Maqetuka sheds light on the potential growth and cooperation between the two nations. Explore the role of BRICS in reshaping the global economic landscape and the significance of energy cooperation in diversifying South Africa's imports…
(2024-03-11). Transnet to invest in Durban Port road rehabilitation. sanews.gov.za Transnet to invest in Durban Port road rehabilitation | Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) says it will invest some R233 million in the comprehensive rehabilitation of the Durban Port road. | TNPA said the project is expected to be implemented over a two-year period, with a traffic management plan in place to redirect traffic flow. | TNPA Port Manager for the Port of Durban, Nkumbuzi Ben-Mazwi, said: "Embarking on this road rehabilitation journey will ensure that we deliver on our mandate of providing port infrastructure to ensure the port's efficient functioning as the economic gateway to our South African…
(2024-03-11). Biggest Lie in World History: There Never Was A Pandemic. The Data Base is Flawed. The Covid Mandates including the Vaccine are Invalid. globalresearch.ca Fake science was supportive of this devastating agenda. The lies were sustained by a massive media disinformation campaign. The historic March 11, 2020 lockdown triggered economic and social chaos Worldwide. It was an act of "economic warfare": a war against humanity.
(2024-03-11). ASEAN countries adopt 14 priority initiatives. tvbrics.com It demonstrates the determination of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to actively promote economic co-operation…
(2024-03-11). Belarus to boost cooperation with Kazakhstan in engineering industry. eng.belta.by According to Pavel Utyupin, Kazakhstan President Kasym-Jomart Tokayev | may make an official visit to Belarus in Q3 2024, which will give a new | impetus to the relations between the two friendly countries.
(2024-03-11). Minsk Automobile Plant, company from India sign memorandum of cooperation. eng.belta.by "The company will promote trade, provide maintenance services, | engineering and information support for the MAZ brand. It will also | assist Minsk Automobile Plant with participating in major tenders," the…
(2024-03-11). New 55t BelAZ haul truck passes final tests. eng.belta.by BelAZ-7555M has an economical 700 hp diesel engine and a modernized | driving axle, which provides increased working life of gears and | bearings.
(2024-03-11). Belarus, Bangladesh discuss political, economic cooperation. eng.belta.by The fifth round of Belarusian-Bangladeshi political consultations took | place in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka within the framework of | Belarusian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Yevgeny Shestakov.
(2024-03-11). Special Representative of Russian President Mikhail Shvydkoy: Russia needs to enter new cultural markets. tvbrics.com One of the most developed co-operation mechanisms is formed with China…
(2024-03-11). Insights‰∏®German expert shows confidence in China's future success. ecns.cn China's two sessions this year have attracted global attention. During an exclusive interview with China News Network, Michael Borchmann, former head of the European and International Affairs Department of the federal German state of Hesse, highly appreciated China's achievement in urban-rural development, poverty alleviation, green energy technologies and so on."ÄÄ…
(2024-03-11). The Weekly Round-up: Trump on the ballot, government defeats in the House of Lords, and abortion a constitutional right. ukhumanrightsblog.com In UK news The government has suffered defeats in the House of Lords, as the peers voted through ten amendments to the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill. The amendments included: Labour's Lord Coaker, the Speaker for the Opposition, has confirmed that the House of Lords will not block the bill. Lord Coaker did …
(2024-03-11). Wang calls for greater solidarity. ecns.cn China's top political adviser, Wang Huning, called on Sunday for greater unity and extensive collaboration in order to consolidate efforts to promote the country's modernization drive.
(2024-03-11). Maritime Union of Australia embraces pro-Israel, pro-war, Albanese at national conference. wsws.org Outside the conference, protesters rallied against the Gaza genocide and its support by the Labor government. Inside, the MUA leadership welcomed the prime minister with open arms.
(2024-03-11). Democracy Now! 2024-03-11 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for March 11, 2024; "Empire's Laboratory": How 2004 U.S.-Backed Coup Destabilized Haiti & Led to Current Crisis; Guilty: U.S.-Backed Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández Convicted of Drug Trafficking; "The Trauma Is Immeasurable": Palestinian Writer Susan Abulhawa on Israeli Violence in Gaza | Headlines for March 11, 2024; "Empire's Laboratory": How 2004 U.S.-Backed Coup Destabilized Haiti & Led to Current Crisis; Guilty: U.S.-Backed Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández Convicted of Drug Trafficking; "The Trauma Is Immeasurable&…
(2024-03-11). Comprehensive testing helps diagnose and manage rare genetic disorder. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Lauri's daughter, Christy, a genetic counselor at Mayo Clinic, was instrumental in getting Lauri the testing she needed for an accurate diagnosis. Multiple doctors and multiple examinations could not figure out why Lauri Sieben had spent much of her life "never feeling quite right" physically. Fortunately for Lauri, that changed after her daughter Christy began working as a genetic counselor in Mayo Clinic's Molecular Technologies Laboratory. After seeing similarities between the patient testing she was…
(2024-03-11). Massive demonstration in Rome calls for ceasefire in Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org On March 9, Saturday, peace and working-class groups in Italy organized a major mobilization in Rome demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. In the march called by the Assisi Pace Giusta committee, various organizations participated including the Italian Network for Peace and Disarmament, the Italian General Confederation of Labor (CGIL), the Communist Refoundation Party (PRC), Union of University Students (UDU), and others. The groups demanded an end to Israel's ongoing genocide in Palestine and called on the Italian and European governments to stop sending weapons to support wars. | Over 31,000 people have be…
(2024-03-11). Monday 3/11: Action At SF Labor Council: Stop The Genocide NOW! For General Strike To Shutdown Genocide. indybay.org San Francisco Labor Council Meeting | 55 Fillmore St. | San Francisco…
(2024-03-11). Saturday 4/20: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: Wealth Supremacy. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite.
(2024-03-11). Ningxia seeks tech-driven high-quality development. ecns.cn The Ningxia Hui autonomous region will continue to attract projects with advanced technology and low energy consumption in order to promote high-quality development and innovation, said the region's top official.
(2024-03-11). Gulf state ready to fund Lebanon-Israel border deal: report. newarab.com A Gulf state has expressed readiness to financially support Lebanon's military and fund Citing unnamed diplomatic sources, Nidaa al-Watan newspaper said an Arab Gulf state had expressed its willingness to finance the voluntary recruitment of 7,000 soldiers in the Lebanese army, as well as fund obse…
(2024-03-11). Bitcoin rallies to another record high, hitting $71,000 as FCA approves Crypto ETNs. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Bitcoin topped the $71,000 price point for its first time as its ongoing bullish rallies keeps pace, hitting a 3.2 percent jump towards $71,631.45, with smaller coins like Ether, Solana and Avalanche following the price hike, according to Bloomberg.The historical price pump comes as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK lifts its objection regarding Crypto-based ETNs, with founders of newsletter service LondonCryptoClub saying "with the London Stock Exchange just announcing it will take applications for BTC and ETH ETNs. The powerful demand-supply dynamic from the BTC ETFs continues una…
(2024-03-11). Women, especially some of them, are the first victims of wars, the Far-Right and the international financial system. All on strike and long live intersectional feminist struggles! cadtm.org
(2024-03-11). Almost all universities pay NSFAS February allowances. sanews.gov.za Almost all universities pay NSFAS February allowances | The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has commended the cooperation from all universities and Student Representative Councils (SRCs) who ensured that the February allowances payment was implemented seamlessly. | This follows a media briefing held on 4 March 2024 where NSFAS reported that universities would be facilitating the payment of allowances for the months of February and March 2024. | In a statement issued over the weekend, NSFAS reported that 25 out of 26 universities have paid the February allowances, as per their commitment dates. | Th…
(2024-03-11). Egypt's annual urban inflation jumps to 35.7% in February. newarab.com
(2024-03-11). Private enterprises should look to Jinjiang as a leader. ecns.cn Currently, the private enterprises contribute more than 70 percent of tax revenues in Fujian, over 80 percent of employment opportunities and over 90 percent of market entities, he said.
(2024-03-11). Youth employment to get further boost. ecns.cn Government departments and higher education institutes in China have been ramping up efforts to cultivate talent according to the demands of social development and ensure that college graduates have access to multiple employment channels.
(2024-03-10). Youth employment to get further boost. ecns.cn Government departments and higher education institutes in China have been ramping up efforts to cultivate talent according to the demands of social development and ensure that college graduates have access to multiple employment channels.
(2024-03-11). Health Situation "Catastrophic" as Gaza Genocide Enters Sixth Month. libya360.wordpress.com Nora Barrows-Friedman A wounded child is treated by physicians at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir El-Balah following Israeli attacks, 7 March. Doctors, nurses and medical staff in Gaza are being forced to treat patients in increasingly dire situations as Israel continues to block food, water, medicine and basic supplies with the backing and complicity of the United…
(2024-03-11). How to Buy Cryptocurrency for Beginners: Guide. albawaba.com In the evolving world of finance, cryptocurrencies have emerged as a game changer capturing the attention of both experienced investors and beginners. | With their promise of profits and technological advancements, cryptocurrencies present an investment prospect. | However, for those who have just started out in this journey, navigating the world of cryptocurrency trading can appear overwhelming. | We will share with you a short simple guide to help you know how to buy Cryptocurrency for beginners. This step-by-step guide will unravel the complexities and equip you to make informed choices. | Steps and Advice…
(2024-03-11). Mayo Clinic's strong performance in 2023 ignites healthcare transformation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Fueled by strong performance across all activities in 2023, Mayo Clinic achieved remarkable progress toward its goal of transforming healthcare for people everywhere by making critical investments in valued staff, innovative facilities and pioneering digital technologies. Key performance highlights include: Industry-leading rankings from Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report. A record high of more than 2,500 active clinical trials for patients seeking new cures. Delivering high-quality, convenient care to patients through…
(2024-03-11). Saudi Aramco reports 24.7 percent drop in profits for 2023. newarab.com
(2024-03-11). Elon Musk challenges OpenAI with open-sourcing his xAI chatbot Grok. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Days after he filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, arguing they left behind their open-source strategy for profit, Elon Musk has stated that in a post on X (formerly Twitter) his artificial intelligence firm xAI plans to make its ChatGPT competitor "Grok" available to the public in open-source this week.Earlier this month, Musk had filed a complaint against Microsoft-backed OpenAI, which he co-founded in 2015 before departing shortly after three years according to Reuters. OpenAI responded by publishing emails that revealed Musk was backing a proposal to establish a for-profit firm and favored a merger with…
(2024-03-11). Exposing a 'Wild West' of for-profit healthcare in Ottawa private clinics. ontariohealthcoalition.ca Fraud, criminal conviction, misrepresentation and unlawful user fees.
(2024-03-11). Short films in Berlin: Surreal and realistic depictions of "the absurdity of our capitalist times" wsws.org Wars, climate catastrophes, social devastation—the state of global capitalism are the real basis of many of the short films shown at this year's Berlinale.
(2024-03-11). "What Is Anti-Racism? And Why It Means Anti-Capitalism," A book review. mronline.org Arun Kundnani details the histories of liberal and radical anti-racism and argues that anti-racism ultimately means anti-capitalism.
(2024-03-11). Capitalism's New Age of Plagues (Part 1). mronline.org In our time, pandemics will occur more often, spread more rapidly, and kill more people.
(2024-03-11). Transnationals, imperialist expropriation and fighting 'cannibal capitalism'. greenleft.org.au Critical theorist, feminist and author Nancy Fraser continues her conversation with Green Left's Federico Fuentes, focussing on the role of expropriation and transnationals in modern imperialism, and the challenges facing anti-imperialists and anti-capitalists.
(2024-03-11). 28 MPs call for 'full inquiry' into policing of Miners' Strike. leftfootforward.org An Early Day Motion has been tabled in parliament calling for a 'full inquiry' into the the policing of the 1984-5 Miners' Strike. Signed by 28 MPs, the The motion reads says: "four decades on, many mining communities are still struggling as a result of the industrial vandalism and are still awaiting a just transition to the industries of the future". | It goes on to argue that during the strike, there was a "weaponisation of…
(2024-03-11). 'Israel' Mulling Ways to Safeguard Import of Goods in Case of War with Hezbollah. english.almanar.com.lb The Israeli Ministry of Transport plans to purchase a port in Cyprus in a bid to safeguard the Zionist entity's import of goods in case of a war with Hezbollah, Israeli media reported. Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported on Sunday that upon instructions from Israeli Minister Miri Regev, a ministry delegation headed by the head …
(2024-03-11). Widespread interest in IYSSE's socialist perspective at university orientations across Australia and New Zealand. wsws.org The IYSSE saw widespread enthusiasm for its fight to end the genocide in Gaza based on a revolutionary socialist, internationalist perspective. Nearly 500 students left their contact details and more than 200 signed up as members of the IYSSE clubs.
(2024-03-11). Geelong socialist councillor says councils must invest in communities, do more for the disadvantaged. greenleft.org.au
(2024-03-10). Parliamentary Elections in Portugal With 51.96% Turnout. telesurenglish.net Portuguese citizens go to the polls this Sunday to elect the 230 deputies of the Assembly of the Republic, which in turn, will elect the Prime Minister, in a day that has developed normally. | RELATED: | Main candidates in Sunday's legislative elections in Portugal are Luís Montenegro, the head of the centre-right opposition, Pedro Nuno Santos, the new leader of the Socialist Party, and André Ventura, the founde…
(2024-03-10). Right-Wing Wins Portugal's Elections. telesurenglish.net With 95,04% of the votes counted, the conservative coalition Democratic Alliance (AD, center-right) leads with 30,8% of the votes this Sunday's legislative elections in Portugal, which defines it as a clear winner. | RELATED: | In second place is positioned with 28,5% the Socialist Party (PS), led by Nuno Santos, and as third force appears the André Ventura's ultra-right party Chega ("Enough"), with 19.23% of the support, accor…
(2024-03-11). Portugal's conservatives win election as far-right surges. scmp.com Portugal's Socialists conceded defeat in a parliamentary election on Sunday which saw the far-right emerge as the biggest winner.
(2024-03-11). Women found guilty under terror laws for wearing a sticker at a demo. thecommunists.org On 14 October 2023, a week after the Palestinian resistance had mounted a highly effective attack on Israel, three women went on a pro-Palestinian march in London to oppose Israel's genocidal attack on the Gaza Strip and to express their approval of the fact that the oppressed were fighting back so fiercely against their oppression. …