A news report by China.org.cn on China's county economy:

The National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislative body, on Wednesday started to seek for public comments on seven draft laws, including a draft law on private sector promotion. The draft law was...

XData Group, a B2B software development firm and a rising fintech innovator based in Tallinn, Estonia, has celebrated a year of exceptional achievements in 2024. Compared to the previous year, the company has doubled its...

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® declined by 8.1 points in December to 104.7 (1985=100). The Present Situation Index-based on consumers' assessment of current business and labor market conditions-fell...

Annual methane emissions stemming from oil and gas production operations in the Permian Basin decreased 26% in 2023 from the previous year-equal to the total amount of carbon emissions avoided by every electric vehicle on...

Global cordless power tool, outdoor power equipment and floorcare company Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. ("TTI" or the "Company") (stock code: HK:0669, ADR symbol: TTNDY) today announced that it has joined the United...

From barns to laser tag, Zillow® AI-powered natural language search revealed 2024's unique home-search trends, offering a window into what Americans wanted in their next home.

A news report from China Daily:

Antaisolar, expert in digital intelligent PV mounting system solutions, has officially published its first Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, marking a significant step in its commitment to sustainable...

Risen Energy Co., Ltd, a prominent player in the renewable energy sector, has been distinguished for its efforts in climate action, securing a spot in the 2024 Repository of Outstanding Sustainability Practices for Listed...

USA News Group News Commentary – The American Cancer Society recently released its Advances in Oncology – 2024 Research Highlights report that highlighted how their scientists continued to set the standard for research and...

Inflation disproportionately affected low- and middle-income (LMI) households in 2023, with the cost of basic necessities rising more than double the official inflation rate, according to a new study by the Ludwig...

U.S. staffing companies employed an average of 2.1 million temporary and contract workers per week in the third quarter of 2024, a decline of 38,000 jobs from the previous quarter, according to data released today by the...

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the US increased by 0.3% in November 2024 to 99.7 (2016=100), nearly reversing its 0.4% decline in October. Over the six-month period between May and November 2024,...

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is proud to offer a new daily pre-market update and additional content directly from the iconic NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights and other...

Beko**, a global leader in consumer durables and electronics, has achieved an outstanding score of 89/100 (Score date: 22/11/24) in the 2024 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) highlighting its...

The practice of "one country, two systems" with Macao characteristics has achieved success widely recognized by the world, showcasing great vitality and unique charm, said Chinese President Xi Jinping upon his arrival at...

CHICAGO, Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - BMO today announced that it is decreasing its US$ prime lending rate from 7.75 percent to 7.50 percent, effective December 19, 2024.

Canada's Food Price Report 2025 predicts Canadian families will spend up to $801 more on food next year, while 8.7 million Canadians report living in food-insecure households.

The Conference Board, a leading non-profit think tank and business membership organization, is proud to announce that it has been named as one of Best Companies Group's America's Best Workplaces.

African Food Security strongly believes in the power of female entrepreneurship and the power of trade, and supported this dynamic event held in Ikoyi, Lagos.

USA News Group News Commentary – The advent of quantum computing comes with much excitement, and horror. Quantum computers are poised to solve complex problems in mere minutes, tasks that would take today's most...

The US consumer remains in a healthy spending posture going into the final weeks of the crucial holiday spending season but momentum behind Americans' discretionary spending has slowed and there are tentative early...

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The global IPO market recorded 1,215 deals, raking in US$121.2b in proceeds for 2024, falling slightly behind 2023 levels. The second half of this year had a stronger performance compared with the first half, with the...

Toss Securities, a fintech securities firm with the largest data-driven investment platform in South Korea, has projected continued growth in U.S. equities in 2025. It highlighted opportunities in AI and other...

On their current trajectory, growing exports of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) would support nearly half a million domestic jobs annually and contribute $1.3 trillion to U.S. gross domestic product through 2040 while...

T. Rowe Price, a global investment management firm and a leader in retirement, has launched a special edition of "The Angle," a podcast focused on timely topics shaping financial markets. "2025 Global Market Outlook,...

In recent years, there have been numerous buzzwords about Chinese people's consumption. From "over-shop" and "recommend goods" to "guochao" and "neo-Chinese style", Chinese consumers' needs and preferences are...

The overall "functional unemployment" rate remained largely unchanged in November, with a slight decline of 0.1 percentage points. However, the functional unemployment rate was marked by mixed trends across demographic...

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is proud to offer a new daily pre-market update and additional content directly from the iconic NYSE Trading Floor.

The RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI), presented by RSM US LLP ("RSM") in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, increased to 131.8 in the fourth quarter from 130.4 in the prior period on a seasonally...

This year, Zillow® shoppers could not get enough of Manchester, New Hampshire - Zillow's most popular city of 2024. Cities in the Northeast dominated Zillow's list of most popular markets for the second year...

Policy uncertainties dominate the economic outlook, damaging growth prospects, according to an S&P Global Market Intelligence report released today. In the newly published Top 10 Economic Insights for 2025,...

President Trump's election victory leads to soaring confidence in the global economy, according to a new study by Teneo, the global CEO advisory firm. Conducted in the three weeks immediately following the U.S....

Dealogic, an ION Analytics service, published its 2024 Full-Year ECM Highlights report today marking a year of recovery for global equity capital markets, but threats of universal global tariffs by the incoming Trump...

Huber Management, a leading Canada and Bahamas-based investment and wealth management firm, is pleased to report a significant achievement in its client retention rate, which has risen to 82% for the fiscal year 2024. This...

Since October, with the pre-Double 11 promotional period starting earlier, major online travel agency (OTA) platforms such as Fliggy, Ctrip, and ly.com have launched their respective Double 11 campaigns. Fliggy upgraded...

Since the beginning of 2024, the study tour market has demonstrated strong overall performance, marked by a significant increase in cultural tourism orders during peak holiday seasons, including summer and National Day....

In November, China's economy maintained the rebound momentum that began in September thanks to a raft of macroeconomic policies. Multiple indexes point to a number of highlights, including a robust growth pace in the...

Rents declined in November, falling by -1.1% year over year to a median of $1,703, according to the Realtor.com® November Rental Report released today. Despite the dip in rents, affordability remains a concern, with...

Global X Management Company LLC (Global X) today announced the launch of Charting Disruption: Outlook for 2025 and Beyond, the firm's fourth annual thought leadership piece. This year's outlook explores key factors...

DuPont Water Solutions today announced it has been honored with the Global Sustainability Leadership for Best Implementer of UN SDG-6: Water for All by the International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA).

Affordability and the so-called "lock-in effect" are expected to keep housing activity subdued in 2025, with existing home sales forecast to move only slightly upward from recent multi-decade lows, according to the...

The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index - a leading indicator tracking demand conditions, shortages, transportation costs, inventories and backlogs based on a monthly survey of 27,000 businesses - signaled the...

On December 2nd, 2024, the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) kicked off in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, which knows first-hand the impacts of...

The closely watched Central Economic Work Conference was held in Beijing from Wednesday to Thursday as Chinese leaders decided priorities for the economic work in 2025.

The annual Central Economic Work Conference was held in Beijing from Wednesday to Thursday as Chinese leaders decided priorities for the economic work in 2025, according to the Xinhua News Agency. Xi Jinping, general...

As the only region that can currently meet the ever-growing demand for avocados in the U.S., Mexico and its fresh imports are contributing to a positive economic impact in both countries. The Avocado Institute of Mexico...

While conditions in the commercial insurance market are still generally stable and predictable for buyers, a sense of fragility remains as insurers and business leaders closely watch natural catastrophes, escalating social...

The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) today released Beyond the Surface: Understanding Mental Health Among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Youth, a nationally representative mixed methods study...

From the producers of PAVE/X: The Pavement Experience, IRONMARKETS launches PAVE/X MASTERS, a revolutionary new educational initiative created to empower paving and pavement maintenance professionals. This hybrid program,...

Capital Group today released its 2025 Investment Outlook, offering insights into how key market forces - a buoyant U.S. economy, significant opportunities in artificial intelligence, and the renewed appeal of fixed income...

The Q4 2024 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) reveals renewed optimism among U.S. automobile dealers. The latest survey, conducted immediately following the national election in early November, indicates that,...

Frontier Carbon Solutions ("Frontier" or the "Company"), a leading project developer in the carbon capture and storage ("CCS") sector and a portfolio company of Tailwater Capital LLC ("Tailwater"), today announced an...

ClimeCo, a global leader in decarbonization, and Türkiye-based sustainability expert Interaktif Çevre, a joint initiative of Kibar Holding and Heritage Group, have joined forces to establish ClimeCo Türkiye, a strategic...

Many homeowners planning to sell next year bought their home less than five years ago, according to research released today by Bright MLS. The research also shows that 2025's sellers will likely skew younger as baby...

In January 2025, U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump returns to the White House with plans to implement several economic policies he promised during the 2024 campaign. Among these policies are new or increased tariffs on the...

Realtor.com® today revealed its Top Housing Markets for 2025, showcasing areas that are primed and ready for growth in the year ahead. This year's list highlights markets characterized by moderately affordable homes,...

The World Economic Forum, in collaboration with global consultancy Kearney, has today released its latest report, Beyond Cost: Country Readiness for Manufacturing and Supply Chains, highlighting that more than 90% of...

Affordable and accessible child care continues to be an economic force multiplier-helping parents stay in the labor force, reducing poverty rates, and spurring direct and indirect spending. The organized child care sector...

It was a notably busy November housing market across the Bright MLS service area, as some homebuyers and sellers are looking to make their move before the end of the year. While housing market activity cooled seasonally...

Global hiring intentions have stabilized heading into the first quarter of 2025, with employers reporting a Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of 25%, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey. The Survey,...

Surging artificial intelligence (AI) spending by business leaders is set to continue into 2025 as a near unanimous 97% of senior business leaders whose organization is investing in AI report positive ROI from their AI...

iCIMS, the leading provider of talent acquisition technology, today released its year-end report of global workforce trends. The iCIMS Insights December 2024 Workforce Report looks at the latest employer and candidate...

Ascenda, the global leader in loyalty as a service, today released its 2024 State of Loyalty: Commercial Cards report. The report unveils key trends and opportunities in the fast-growing spend management market,...

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Executive Council, one of MENA's most anticipated four-day event series – Abu Dhabi...

BE C&I Solutions Holding Pte. Ltd. ("BECIS") is pleased to announce US$53 million in new equity financing from existing shareholders, namely FMO, KLP Norfund Investments, Pula Investments (represented by Berkeley...

NOTE: Next month's release will incorporate annual revisions of standardization factors to the Employment Trends Index, which bring it up to date with revisions in the source data. These revisions do not change the...

FreshDirect, the leading online grocer today unveiled its 2025 food trends. As consumer preferences shift toward healthier, sustainable, and convenient options, this year's top trends combine modern dietary needs with...

The newest Sandhills Global market reports show that asking prices for used jets are falling lower and pursuing a downward trend. The reports, which cover used jets, piston single aircraft, turboprop aircraft, and Robinson...

The Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI) increased 0.4 points in November to 75.0, continuing its sharp upward trend over the past year as consumers appear to be acclimating to the higher mortgage...

At the end of 2024, we take a look back at the Chinese economy's performance this year. China's domestic GDP grew by 5.3 percent year-on-year in the first quarter, 4.7 percent in the second quarter and 4.6 percent...

The Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area ("TEDA"), established in 1984 upon the approval of China's State Council, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. This milestone highlights the transformation of a...

The following is commentary by Mitchell Barnes, Economist, Labor Markets, The Conference Board:

The latest Sandhills Global market reports highlight inventory, auction value, and pricing trends for used construction equipment, farm machinery, commercial trucks, and semitrailers in Sandhills' U.S. marketplaces as...

Fosun International Limited (HKEX stock code: 00656) recently garnered five prestigious international Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) awards from two global media outlets, reflecting the market's...

Following an average expectation for national home price growth of 5.2 percent in 2024, a panel of over 100 housing experts forecasts home price growth to decelerate to 3.8 percent in 2025 and 3.6 percent in 2026,...

Protectionist measures, the continuation of unresolved conflicts and fragmented domestic coalitions are expected to result in economic uncertainty and the redefinition of international relationships and trade dynamics next...

Pent-up supply and demand and the reality that higher mortgage rates are here to stay have the potential to bring both more buyers and sellers off the sidelines in the new year. However, any uptick is likely to be tempered...

As the new year approaches, Americans are prioritizing financial health in their resolutions, with many focused on debt reduction and money management, according to CFP Board's latest research, Debt and New Year's...

Betterment at Work, a leading provider of modern, scalable 401(k)s for growing businesses, today released the fourth installment of its annual survey on the state of retirement readiness and financial benefits across the...

NaaS Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: NAAS) ("NaaS" or the "Company"), the first U.S.-listed EV charging service company in China, today announced that management will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences in...

US and Canadian real estate is on the verge of a new cycle in 2025, with interest rates down from peak levels and economic growth concerns fading, but also new risks on the horizon, according to the North America chapter...

Private sector employment increased by 146,000 jobs in November and annual pay was up 4.8 percent year-over-year, according to the November ADP® National Employment ReportTM produced by ADP Research in collaboration with...

The first ever global study measuring the economic impact of AI in the music and audiovisual sectors calculates that Generative AI will enrich tech companies while substantially jeopardising the income of human creators in...

EntrepreneurShares (ERShares), a trailblazer in entrepreneurial and disruptive investment strategies, has made history with the acquisition of SpaceX as the top holding in its ERShares Crossover ETF (Nasdaq: XOVR). This...

Uniquely positioned between larger generations, Generation X investors aged 44-59 are facing difficult financial conditions. After living through previous financial crises and now balancing dual caregiving roles for...

Corporate America's boards are more diverse than ever. But racial diversity has recently undergone a marked slowdown. From 2022 to 2024, the share of new Russell 3000 directors who are non-White dropped from 48% to...

In celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Open Doors Organization (ODO) released findings from its 2024 research study conducted with The Harris Poll, showcasing the significant economic...

Today's wealthy households face a complex array of emerging risks that threaten their ability to build and maintain wealth, according to Chubb's new 2024 Wealth Report: Cultivating Resilience in a Changing...

Hub International Limited (HUB), a leading global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, released the HUB 2025 North American Outlook Report, which features insights from the Executive Survey and  reveals many...

BOSTON, Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - The John Hancock closed-end funds listed below declared their monthly distributions today as follows:

Tatu City, Kenya's first mixed-use Special Economic Zone (SEZ), has been appointed as the Regional Office and National Contact Point for the World Free Zones Organization. The appointment recognizes Tatu City SEZ's...

Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, the leading independent provider of information, analytics and benchmark prices for the commodities and energy markets, today announced the expansion of its commodity...

One year ago, China started implementing a landmark trial policy, offering unilateral visa exemptions for more countries, among a variety of measures to welcome international visitors. Data from various entry-exit stations...

ADGM, the international financial centre ("IFC") of Abu Dhabi, announced another quarter of unprecedented growth, with exceptional achievements for the third quarter ("Q3") of 2024 across key metrics. The results...

Vantage Foundation has partnered with Fresh Start, an Edinburgh-based charity helping people who have been homeless establish themselves in their new home through the provision of goods and services. They work to end the...

Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA, HKEX: 2391), a global cloud platform service provider, was recognized at the "20 CASES FOR 20 YEARS" of Private Sector Sustainable Development in China organized by UNGC, for its innovative Home...

On November 25th, Sungrow hosted a brand story film premiere and PhD Talk event, unveiling its brand story film "Bridge to a sustainable future". This film narrates Sungrow's journey of building a bridge through clean...