Economy
Halal Food Market Set for Significant Growth by 2034
February 14, 2025
Halal Food Market Set for Significant Growth by 2034
According to a recent report by The Business Research Company, the halal food market is projected to grow from $1,727.74 billion in 2024 to $1,995.08 billion in 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.5%, Whatech.com reported. This…
Halal Food Market Set to Reach $3,739 Billion by 2033
February 4, 2025
Halal Food Market Set to Reach $3,739 Billion by 2033
The Halal Food Market is projected to grow significantly, reaching approximately USD 3,739 billion by 2033, up from USD 1,305 billion in 2023, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1%, Newswires reported. The Asia Pacific region leads the…
Tanzania breaks tourism record with 5.36 million visitors in 2024
February 3, 2025
Tanzania breaks tourism record with 5.36 million visitors in 2024
Tanzania welcomed 5.36 million tourists in 2024, surpassing its target of 5 million by 2025, according to Pindi Chana, the Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism. Speaking at a meeting in Dar es Salaam, Chana revealed that 3.22 million of…
Bitcoin Reaches Historic High of $109,000
January 21, 2025
Bitcoin Reaches Historic High of $109,000
The price of Bitcoin surged past $109,000 on Monday, marking an all-time high, Anadolu Agency reported. Over the past 24 hours, the largest cryptocurrency experienced a low of $99,400 and a peak of $109,110. Prior to the US elections in…
Tech Firm Layoffs Decline by 42% in 2024
January 17, 2025
Tech Firm Layoffs Decline by 42% in 2024
Layoffs in the technology sector decreased significantly in 2024, with approximately 152,000 workers laid off, a 42% reduction from the previous year, according to data from Layoffs.fyi compiled by Anadolu Agency. In total, 549 tech firms worldwide implemented job cuts…
Halal Food Market Projected to Reach $5.96 Trillion by 2033
January 17, 2025
Halal Food Market Projected to Reach $5.96 Trillion by 2033
The global halal food market is expected to grow significantly, from $2.67 trillion in 2024 to $5.96 trillion by 2033, Yahoo Finance reported. This trend reflects a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.33% from 2025 to 2033, according to…
World Bank Announces Historic $100 Billion Support for Poorest Countries
December 7, 2024
World Bank Announces Historic $100 Billion Support for Poorest Countries
The World Bank announced on Friday, December 6, a groundbreaking initiative to support the world’s poorest nations, raising nearly $24 billion to generate a total of $100 billion in loans and grants, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. This funding will benefit…
World Bank Report Highlights Growing Debt Crisis in Poorest Countries
October 14, 2024
World Bank Report Highlights Growing Debt Crisis in Poorest Countries
A new World Bank report reveals that the 26 poorest countries, home to 40% of the world’s most impoverished people, are experiencing unprecedented debt levels, with an average debt-to-GDP ratio of 72%, the highest in 18 years, Arab News reported…
Switzerland, Sweden, and US Lead in Global Innovation, Says WIPO
September 27, 2024
Switzerland, Sweden, and US Lead in Global Innovation, Says WIPO
According to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Switzerland, Sweden, the US, Singapore, and Britain possess the world’s most innovative economies, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Meanwhile, Türkiye, China, India, Vietnam, and the Philippines are recognized as the fastest climbers over…
Oxfam: Wealthiest 1% own more than 95% of world’s population
September 27, 2024
Oxfam: Wealthiest 1% own more than 95% of world’s population
As world leaders convene for the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Oxfam has issued a stark warning about a “global oligarchy” of super-rich individuals wielding excessive control over the global economy, VOA reported in an article yesterday. The…