Economic Development News Monitoring

Australia slides down economic rankings

Australia’s weak productivity has resulted in a drop in its international economic standings. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS) By Jacob Shteyman in Canberra Poor productivity and economic growth are dulling Australia’s competitive edge and sending it sliding …

CEDRR: Trades skill expo draws over 2,000 students

Editor’s note: The following is a monthly column provided to us courtesy of the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region. ‘Have you ever thought about a job in the trades?” was a common question kids from Vermont and New York were asked at …

Creative edge: made in Taiwan, banned in Hong Kong

Hong Kong authorities’ recent decision to ban Reversed Front: Bonfire, a Taiwanese-developed mobile game, has generated an unexpected outcome that illustrates both the complexities of digital governance and the enduring power of democratic principles. The …

Election Tracker: Jenkins turns up the heat, Sheffield denounces ‘fake report’

Welcome to BridgeDetroit’s 2025 Election Tracker. We will use this space to provide voters with the most up-to-date information related to the primary and general election races from across the city. Mark your calendars: The primary election is Tuesday, …

Kent should adopt economic development strategic plan effort David E. Dix 

Pleasanton assistant city manager retiring after 22 years

PLEASANTON — Pleasanton Assistant City Manager Pamela Ott is retiring from the city after 22 years. Ott’s last day will be Friday, and her successor, Deputy City Manager Alexa Jeffress, will replace her on July 1, a city news release said last week. “ …

DANIËL ELOFF: Reform local government by multiplying it, not merging it

Public governance in Germany comprises three levels, the federation, the 16 federal states (Länder) and about 11,000 municipalities, which include cities, towns and other entities. So a country with one and a half times the population of SA has more than …

Entergy says AWS project will help customer rates

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -We recently reported on the Amazon Web Services project and their deal with Entergy. Non-profit research group Bigger Pie Forum described concerns that the lack of oversight could lead to you paying higher. Despite questions over …

It’s time to act now

The most challenging issue the world is facing today is of climate change. In simple words climate change is the long-term shift in the Earth’s average temperatures and weather conditions. Climate change affects the environment in many different ways, …

Rahmon pays working visit to Kazakhstan to participate in the China-Central Asia Summit

09:22, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus The President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, yesterday left for Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, to participate in the China-Central Asia Summit, according to the Tajik president’s official website. At the Dushanbe International …

From Berlin to Colombo: New chapter in Sri Lanka-Germany relations

The visit was not just symbolic. It was backed by substance   The past few days have marked a significant moment in Sri Lanka’s international diplomacy and its relationship with the Sri Lankan diaspora in Europe. With an invitation extended by the German …

Summit Flight Academy Celebrates Historic Hangar Groundbreaking with Great Community Support at Lee's Summit Airport

Summit Flight Academy breaks ground on new hangar at Lee's Summit Airport. Community celebration featured live music, ice cream & $1000+ prize raffle. LEE'S SUMMIT, MO, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Summit Flight …

Zamfara People Will Suffer If You Play Opposition With Tinubu – Kalu Tells Gov Lawal

Lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has appealed to Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal to end his political differences with President Bola Tinubu for the interest of people of the state. Kalu warned that residents of the …

Greece Launches First-of-Its-Kind Nationwide Program to Reward Remote Workers

Travelers now receive a free 1-year Global Nomad Pass (USD $79.99 value), unlocking exclusive local discounts in 5 Greek cities, courtesy of WORKFROMGREECE.GR ATHENS, GREECE, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a bold move to establish Greece …

Greens release fiscal strategy that calls for more public investment

Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says 40 years of bad fiscal programming have produced "devastating real-world results". Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Greens have made a case for more public investment, as they releases the party's …

Marketers fear business shutdown, reject Dangote’s fuel distribution plan

Oil marketers under the aegis of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria have raised concerns over the Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s plan to distribute fuel directly to filling stations and other businesses nationwide. PETROAN …

Egypt Signs $2 Billion in Strategic Agreements to Advance Private Sector Growth

Mon 16 Jun 2025 | 02:55 PM Egypt has announced the signing of six major agreements with international development partners, private sector companies, and business associations to accelerate its green energy transition and foster private sector-led economic …

Ondangwa Gala boosts industrial vision and local economic growth

Prime minister Elijah Ngurare at the Ondangwa Trade Fair Centre Hall, 7 June 2025 It is with pleasure that I stand before you this evening to address such a distinguished audience here at the Ondangwa Trade Industrial and Exhibition 2025 Fundraising Gala …

As Charlotte booms, this small nearby city hit a national growth milestone

When Jack and Eli Williams left the city of Albemarle for college in 2016 and 2020, respectively, neither thought they’d return. That’s not out of dislike. Albemarle is where the brothers began their art careers, a family skill they learned from their …

European Commission Selects Vidac Pharma’s Tuvatexib™ Project for STEP Seal under EIC Accelerator

Vidac Pharma’s Tuvatexib™ project earns STEP Seal under Horizon Europe, recognizing its innovation in treating precancerous skin lesions. Vidac Pharma PLC (XSTU:T9G; ISIN: GB00BM9XQ619; WKN: A3DTUQ) LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 17, 2025 /⁨ …

Relax in Comfort Partners with JPMedics to Launch Exclusive Line of Advanced Japanese Massage Chairs in the U.S.

Premium Retailer Aligns with Global Leader in Japanese Massage Technology to Offer the New Kozue and Kaze Duo Models ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Relax in Comfort, America’s original back care and wellness …

Global Dietary Supplements In An Age Of Personalized Nutrition Market Outlook 2025-2034: Growth Drivers, Size And Trends

The Business Research Company’s Dietary Supplements In An Age Of Personalized Nutrition Global Market Report 2025 - Market Size, Trends And Global Forecast 2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

Digital Assistants In Healthcare Market Report 2025 – For Strategy Officers And Market Intelligence Teams

The Business Research Company’s Digital Assistants In Healthcare Global Market Report 2025 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research …

Key Trend Shaping Diabetes Care Market 2025: Automated Insulin Delivery Systems Drive Innovation By Major Companies

The Business Research Company’s Diabetes Care Global Market Report 2025 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s Latest …

The End Brain Cancer Initiative Partners with Curis to Pre-qualify for PCNSL TakeAim Lymphoma Clinical Trial

The End Brain Cancer Initiative Partners with Curis to Promote Awareness and Pre-qualify for PCNSL TakeAim Lymphoma Clinical Trial REDMOND, WA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dellann Elliott Mydland, …

California Plastic Surgeon Brings West Coast Techniques to Alpharetta, GA

Northside Plastic Surgery adds Dr Shreyas Makwana, MD, a board certified plastic surgeon, practicing in San Francisco, CA, to their Alpharetta, GA office. ALPHARETTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Northside Plastic …

Fertility Institute of San Diego Fertility Clinic Receives REI Protect Seal of Approval for Advanced IVF Excellence

Fertility Institute of San Diego receives the REI Protect Seal, showcasing its commitment to safety, quality, and advanced IVF care for patients. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Patients pursuing fertility …

Alberta Pharmacists Alarmed by Government Decisions That Undermine Patient Access to Primary Care

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Community pharmacists are expressing serious concern over a series of recent government decisions that will significantly restrict access to care for the province’s most vulnerable …

Space conditions can cause gum inflammation and bone loss, say scientists

As space travel becomes a real possibility for longer missions, including journeys to Mars, scientists examine how space conditions affect human health. SHARJAH, EMIRATE OF SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Dr. Andrea D. Sullivan Warns: Ozempic and Wegovy Aren’t the Real Solution—The Crisis Is Our Disconnection from Food

Dr. Andrea D. Sullivan urges Americans to rethink the Ozempic craze and address the root cause: a lack of education about food and lifestyle. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As demand for prescription weight- …

Toronto-Based Social Enterprise Pioneers Ad-Funded Model to Distribute Free Hygiene Products in Canada

Strong & Free launches a new model that merges advertising with community distribution to offer free hygiene products to Canadians. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a move that challenges conventional …

Breaking Nomi Health Data Shows Diabetes Is No Longer the Top Driver of Rising U.S. Healthcare Costs

With diabetes costs plateauing for the first time in decades, Nomi Health urges employers to act before the next wave of expenses hits. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After decades of relentless increases, …

Live Virtual Learning Redefines Education for Fitness Professionals with Enhanced Comprehension and Results

New fitness education research introduces a better way with virtual LIVE education for adult certifications. VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A groundbreaking approach to fitness education reveals that live virtual …

AHVAP Announces the AHVAP Center of Evidence-Based Practice—Powered by the Johns Hopkins Model

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) today announced the launch of its new AHVAP Center for Evidence-Based Practice, a dedicated resource hub designed …

Dr. JJ Releases Comprehensive Report on Naturopathic Approaches to Thunderclap Headaches

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Jean-Jacques “JJ” Dugoua, a licensed Toronto naturopathic doctor with a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, has released a detailed report titled “Thunderclap Headaches: What Causes …

Chesapeake Foot and Ankle Institute Releases In-Depth Report on Ankle Sprains

VIENNA, VA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Chesapeake Foot and Ankle Institute (CFAI), a leading podiatry clinic in Tyson’s Corner, Virginia, has released a new educational report titled “Can a Podiatrist Help with …

Following TaskMaster Pro Acquisition, Cubhub Rebrands as Statewise

Delivering A Unified Platform for Medicaid Providers in Pediatrics, IDD, and Personal Care Services FORT WORTH, TX, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cubhub, a leading EMR solution known for helping pediatric home care agencies …

Town of Lake Lure and The Landings of Lake Lure Assisted Living Partner in Recovery Efforts Following Hurricane Helene

LAKE LURE, NC, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which delivered unprecedented damage to the Town of Lake Lure, the Town and The Landings of Lake Lure Assisted Living community are coming …

Groundbreaking Advances in IgA Nephropathy: New Therapies Reduce Proteinuria, Offer Hope in the US and Japan

Latest IgA nephropathy therapies—from sibeprenlimab in the US to sparsentan trials in Japan—promise improved outcomes and precision care reducing proteinuria. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 1. Disease Overview: …