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Kazakhstan’s Social Spending Strategy: Reducing Poverty through Employment and Structural Reform
Date: July 9, 2025
Kazakhstan, traditionally known for its resource wealth, is increasingly recognized for its efforts to improve living standards. According to official statistics, as of 2024, the national poverty rate has declined to 5%, down from 46.7% in 2001. During the same period, real wages increased by 21%, reflecting a multidimensional transformation focused on inclusive growth....
Recession, Resilience, and Risk: A Quantitative Perspective from Jiayan Xu
Date: July 8, 2025
“Could the U.S. be headed toward a recession?” Quantitative financial analyst Jiayan Xu offers a nuanced perspective grounded in both macroeconomic insight and technical expertise. “It depends on how you define a recession,” she explains, noting that while the U.S. has experienced slower GDP growth and sector-specific weaknesses, the labor market and key economic indicators remain relatively strong. In her view, “We’re not officially in a recession, but we are certainly navigating heightened risks and ongoing uncertainty.”...
UAE Sustainability Push Aligns with Yazan Al Homsi's $20 Million European Regulatory Opportunity in Advanced Plastic Recycling
Date: July 7, 2025
The United Arab Emirates' ambitious sustainability agenda is creating unprecedented opportunities for forward-thinking investors who can navigate the complex intersection of environmental regulation and technological innovation. As the first MENA nation to commit to Net Zero by 2050, the UAE has established a regulatory framework that aligns remarkably with investment opportunities identified by Middle East venture capitalist ...
The $367 Trillion Question: How Dr. Aubrey de Grey's Vision Could Reshape Global Economics
Date: July 7, 2025
The financial markets aren't prepared for what's coming. When Dr. Aubrey de Grey's prediction of longevity escape velocity becomes reality, the economic shockwave will dwarf any disruption in modern history. As the LEV Foundation founder puts it, the change will happen "extremely suddenly" driven by the change in "how long people expect to live, not in regard to how long people have already lived."...
Resetting the Narrative - The Real Story Behind Pay by Bank
Date: July 7, 2025
In fintech, speed is often celebrated, whether it’s the speed of innovation or the speed of transactions. But when it comes to consumer understanding of fintech, perceptions often lag far behind. Instead of framing this as a gap in awareness, we see a positive opportunity to make the benefits of new solutions like Pay by Bank clearer and more accessible....
Forterro strengthens Business Intelligence capabilities with acquisition of Danish software firm TARGIT
Date: July 7, 2025
Move brings 1,000 Small-Medium Enterprise customers and new expertise into the Forterro ecosystem European industrial software provider ...