Economy
Quebec premier warns of tough budget decisions, rejects CAQ's fiscal record
Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says his government faces a significant deficit and will need bold measures to reduce it. His warning Tuesday came as the new Parti Québécois government prepares its economic and financial update, with promises o...
Vietnam finance minister pairs growth above 10% with inflation control
Vietnam's Finance Minister Ngô Văn Tuấn told lawmakers on October 31 that pursuing growth above 10% must also mean keeping inflation near 4.5% so people share in the gains. He called for broader sources of financing and more effective investment, while...
Vietnamese lawmaker calls for broader measures of 2027 development goals
Vietnam should track how effectively industrial land is used, whether completed housing reaches residents and how much clean energy comes online alongside its 2027 growth target, National Assembly Deputy Lê Nữ Thùy Dương said during the legislature's O...
ADP Initially Reported 38,000 Private-Sector Jobs Added in August, Below Forecasts
U.S. private employers added 38,000 jobs in August 2026, according to ADP's initial estimate, marking the weakest hiring since January. The September 2 report also showed annual base pay growth of 3.2% and gross pay growth of 4.7%. ADP later revised th...
Justin Wolfers Challenges Trump's $21 Trillion Investment Boast
Economist Justin Wolfers criticized President Donald Trump's claims about foreign investment, arguing that factories owned by overseas companies provide U.S. jobs while sending profits abroad. Trump's latest boast puts investment at $21 trillion, compa...
Southern Vietnam Officials Seek Stronger Industrial Links at Ho Chi Minh City Conference
Officials from eight southern Vietnamese localities called for closer regional cooperation and reviewed industrial promotion spending at an October 23, 2026, conference in Ho Chi Minh City. The meeting examined support for rural industry, gaps in staff...
India defends Russian energy purchases amid Western criticism, highlights European trade volumes
India's Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar defended New Delhi's energy imports from Moscow, emphasizing the need to secure affordable supplies for 1.4 billion people while noting that bilateral trade reached USD 68.7 billion in FY 2024-25....
Montana Residents Reveal Top 25 Uses for $25,000 Cash Prize in Fall Giveaway
When asked how they would spend a $25,000 windfall, Montanans overwhelmingly prioritized paying off debt, fixing up homes, and helping family members, reflecting broader financial pressures facing American households....