China’s population has declined for a second consecutive year, ringing alarm bells about the future growth of the world’s second-largest economy. Data released on Wednesday revealed a population of 1.409 billion at the end of 2023, reflecting a significant 2.08 million decrease
As Taiwan approaches its presidential election on Saturday, tensions are rising, with China viewing it as a choice between war and peace. The island nation, considered a breakaway province by China, faces the threat of forceful annexation. Speaking to Express.co.uk, Darren Spinck,
A war over Taiwan would cost the world about $10 trillion, according to one estimate. The steep global price tag could keep China from escalating its actions against the island nation, which continues to fear for its sovereignty as Chinese planes and
Russian President Vladimir Putin is facing big problems with his economy as the price of food in the country soars. In some ways, Russia’s economy has exceeded expectations with its GDP rising by three percent in the last year. Moscow’s finance ministry
Olaf Scholz’s government has been forced to soften cost-cutting measures which have enraged German farmers. The German government has announced the withdrawal of a proposal to eliminate a car tax exemption for agricultural vehicles. These changes were part of a comprehensive package
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt may be able to throw an electoral bombshell and announce pre-election tax cuts because Government borrowing is down billions of pounds, according to a leading economist at one of the world’s biggest banks. Sanjay Raja is chief UK economist
Switzerland, often considered a fortress against economic downturns, stands resilient amid global uncertainties and economic challenges. While other industrialised nations grapple with inflation, unemployment, and geopolitical tensions, the Swiss economy continues to outperform expectations. According to the “SonntagsZeitung,” experts predict that Switzerland’s
The UK economy could soon eclipse that of Germany, experts have predicted, while the EU could hit a recession. According to a report from the CEBR, the UK economy is set to retain its sixth-placed global ranking this year, closing in on
Reform UK is set to switch its focus from exclusively attacking the Tories to targeting Labour on migrants and the economy. The party’s leader Richard Tice will outline its strategy at a press conference this Wednesday ahead of a general election almost
Britain’s economy is poised to outstrip that of Germany in the coming years, with European countries hampered by the sluggish eurozone, experts have predicted. Economists at investment bank UBS believe Europe’s economic powerhorse will see modest growth of 0.5 percent in 2024,