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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

UNDER THE MICROSCOPE ⟩ Is the place clean for the smartest?

The Estonian government is optimistic about generating economic growth through AI, but questions arise regarding the sustainability of this growth amid reducing wage costs.

Mar 20 • 18:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Spanish media: Spain plans to reduce the value-added tax on fuel products

Spain intends to reduce its value-added tax on fuel products from 21% to 10%, according to Spanish media sources.

Mar 20 • 10:11 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Person: The True Meaning of the Company

A well-led company not only creates economic value but also human value, reminding leaders that the organization is a community of people.

Mar 20 • 08:54 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hanwoo Promotion Fund Focuses on ‘Hanwoo Consumption Promotion and Globalization’ by 2026, Enhancing Value of Hanwoo Industry

The Hanwoo Promotion Fund is set to enhance the value of the Hanwoo beef industry by focusing on consumption promotion and globalization strategies by 2026 amidst challenges from U.S. beef imports and economic downturn.

Mar 20 • 02:01 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

How much is a library worth? A report gives a dollar figure

A new report values public libraries in New South Wales at $735 million, highlighting their significant community benefits, including an economic return of $4.25 for every dollar invested.

Mar 19 • 22:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Trade Estates: Investments of 132 million by 2028

Trade Estates plans to invest 132 million euros by the end of 2028, aiming to increase its portfolio value by 23-26%.

Mar 19 • 05:37 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

The black swan of intellectual depreciation

The article discusses how the value of ideas, much like economic goods, is relational and often subject to inflation due to a surplus of commonplace thoughts and ideas in public discourse.

Mar 16 • 10:46 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Public Transport in Munich: Every Euro Invested Brings Back Three Times

Munich's public transport chief highlights the increasing recognition of the value of well-developed public transportation by even the most skeptical local politicians, emphasizing that investment in public transport yields significant economic returns.

Mar 15 • 11:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

JP Financial Advocates the Value of Judgment and Financial Education in a Time of Maximum Demand for Investors

JP Financial emphasizes the significance of sound judgment and financial education amid increasing demands on investors.

Mar 13 • 09:16 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

It's Time to Ask for Intellectual Quota Instead of Salary

The relationship between the actual value of work and salary has become so abstract over the years that it may be wiser to measure it in units of intellectual contributions that can be bartered at appropriate times.

Mar 12 • 08:02 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Kantar Ranking: Which German Brand is the Most Valuable?

The Kantar analysis reveals that despite economic challenges, German brands have seen a 13% increase in value, with Deutsche Telekom/T-Mobile ranked as the most valuable.

Mar 11 • 18:38 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Expoagro 2026: the perspective of an agrarian economist on the dollar value and sectors that will have greater dynamism

At the Expoagro 2026 economic forum, economist David Miazzo discussed the current low value of the dollar and its implications for Argentina's agroindustrial sector, highlighting approved investment projects worth $69 billion.

Mar 11 • 14:02 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Graph of the Day: The Iranian Crisis Will Hurt Slovakia More than Others, Industry Needs a Lot of Energy

Slovakia's industrial sector has a higher energy intensity than the EU average, making it particularly vulnerable to rising energy prices due to its need for energy to create economic value.

Mar 10 • 15:28 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Market Value and Economic Performance: Why the Right Global Portfolio Isn't That Important

The article discusses the importance of stock portfolio diversification and suggests that it may not be the most crucial factor for investment success.

Mar 10 • 06:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Unproductive Margins

Argentina has a vast road network with extensive roadside areas that are underutilized and could potentially offer economic value.

Mar 10 • 03:05 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

HEIKI HALLIK ⟩ Should we take lessons from Latvians?

The article discusses the debate over value-added tax on basic foodstuffs in Estonia and explores the complexities of economic responses to tax changes.

Mar 8 • 14:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Exchange rate approaches 18 pesos per dollar in US-Iran war week

The Mexican peso continues to lose value against the dollar as the US-Iran conflict intensifies.

Mar 6 • 15:35 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘Downturn diet’? The crunch on fast food chains as consumers seek deals

Canadian fast food chain A&W reports increased sales as consumers focus on value deals amidst economic challenges.

Mar 5 • 20:56 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Despite the Gold Miracle: Why the Bundesbank is Posting a Balance Loss of 27.8 Billion Euros

The Bundesbank reports a significant loss for the year, influenced by conservative accounting practices despite a rise in gold reserves' value.

Mar 5 • 14:23 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Nigeria seeks German investment to develop steel industry

Nigeria is aiming to attract long-term German investments to enhance its steel industry and transition from raw material exports to value-added production.

Mar 4 • 14:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Balanced Development Requires Bold Real Estate Policies

The article discusses the structural challenges of real estate and population disparity in South Korea, emphasizing the need for significant policy changes to achieve balanced regional development.

Mar 4 • 11:11 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Firm urges value-addition to boost Ondo economy

CapitalSage Holdings suggests that Ondo State should focus on value addition and agricultural industrialization for economic growth.

Mar 4 • 01:16 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Superfund: Transforming into the National Investment Fund

Greece's Superfund is evolving into the National Investment Fund aimed at boosting strategic investments that provide economic and social value.

Mar 3 • 12:40 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Now Keeping ZiG for Longer Periods Due to Its Stability - Survey

A recent survey indicates that Zimbabweans are holding onto the ZWG currency, known as ZiG, for longer durations due to its stability and appreciating value.

Mar 2 • 07:04 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

AI Aftershock: The Era of Ghost GDP [New Normal - Silicon Valley]

A recent report forecasts that rising AI productivity may lead to a structural collapse of human labor value and consumer-driven economies, causing market declines and significant unemployment.

Mar 1 • 09:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rain produced by the Amazon is worth more than R$ 100 billion per year

A study highlights the economic value of rainfall produced by the Amazon rainforest, estimating its worth at over R$ 100 billion annually for Brazil's economy.

Mar 1 • 08:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Skipping uni was the best thing I did for my money - it would have set me back years'

A new survey reveals that young people's financial literacy is alarmingly low, prompting many to question the value of a university degree amidst rising student debt.

Feb 28 • 10:20 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Free Trade Agreement with Mercosur Countries - Economic Victory or Value-Based Risk?

The article discusses the implications of the newly signed free trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur, focusing on the economic benefits as well as potential dependency and ethical concerns.

Feb 27 • 06:15 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Shea stakeholders urge government to license buyers, protect pickers

Agribusiness stakeholders in Nigeria are advocating for a structured licensing system for shea nut buyers following the government's extension of a ban on raw shea nut exports to promote domestic processing.

Feb 27 • 00:27 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: Govt Lithium Export Ban Sparks Hope for Value Addition

Zimbabwe's government has banned the export of raw lithium concentrate to encourage local processing and enhance economic growth.

Feb 26 • 12:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Investment Apartment. Everyone Wants It, but Is It Still Worth It?

The article discusses the current debate over the value of investment properties amidst economic challenges.

Feb 26 • 11:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tomato, butter, and rice drive increase, and the basic basket in Campinas has the highest value since July

The cost of the basic food basket in Campinas, Brazil has reached its highest value since July 2025, driven by increases in the prices of tomatoes, butter, and rice.

Feb 26 • 11:17 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The rain from the Amazon is worth 20 billion dollars a year. Deforestation reduces it

The article discusses the economic value of rain from the Amazon rainforest, estimated at $20 billion annually, and the impact of deforestation on this value.

Feb 25 • 11:28 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

This is the market value of South American leagues: Ecuabet League ranks sixth

The economic landscape of South American football reveals that the gap between the continent's most powerful leagues and the rest remains significant, with Ecuador's Ecuabet League placing sixth in market value.

Feb 24 • 22:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Narrowing the Advantage of the 'Green Corridor' Beneficiaries - A Need for Twice the Export Volume

Latvia is tightening the criteria for the 'green corridor,' significantly reducing the number of beneficiaries while emphasizing a focus on high-impact, value-added exports.

Feb 24 • 10:48 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Southern Africa: Zimbabwe No Longer Keen On Raw Mineral Exports, Says Mnangagwa

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa announces a shift in the country's policy towards mineral exports, focusing on local processing and value addition to boost economic growth.

Feb 23 • 18:54 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Asset Restoration & Value Recovery: A New Direction for Nigerian Infrastructure Governance – David Ugwunta

This article discusses the issue of abandoned public assets in Nigeria and their potential for economic recovery if properly managed.

Feb 23 • 07:48 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The dollar falls after tariff turmoil

The value of the US dollar declined in Asia following confusion regarding the United States' tariff rates.

Feb 23 • 04:51 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Surge in Gold Prices Represents 'A Lack of Confidence in the US Dollar': What Awaits Us After Failing to Protect Currency Value

Gold prices are soaring, with record highs prompting discussions about the implications for currency stability and investor confidence in the US dollar.

Feb 22 • 03:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Four years after the invasion of Ukraine, Russia's achievements seem few given the high cost

Four years post-invasion, Russia's heavy losses and economic decline raise questions about the value of its actions in Ukraine.

Feb 21 • 22:46 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Nova Scotia's $20-million subsidy for Maine ferry is a good value, says new study

A new economic study claims Nova Scotia's annual $20 million subsidy for the ferry service to Maine is justified due to its considerable economic benefits.

Feb 20 • 19:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The CEO behind the 100 million euro Greek photovoltaics

The CEO of Mevaco, Spyros Delendas, is nearing a significant milestone as the company's market value approaches 100 million euros, a dramatic increase from previous years.

Feb 20 • 12:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Dollar: the wholesale rate fell to its lowest value since October and shares rise by up to 8%

The Argentine wholesale dollar has fallen to its lowest value since October, while stocks have seen gains of up to 8%.

Feb 19 • 19:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Dollar opens lower with IBC-Br above expectations and tensions between the US and Iran on the radar

The dollar opened lower in Brazil despite an increase in the US dollar value against other currencies, as the economic activity index IBC-Br showed better results than expected.

Feb 19 • 13:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

'Dr. Doom' against bitcoin - 'Cryptocurrencies could destabilize the financial system'

Economist Nouriel Roubini, known as 'Dr. Doom', warns that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies could destabilize the financial system, especially as bitcoin's value has sharply declined recently.

Feb 19 • 06:48 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Digital Gold vs. Gold Bar: The Return of Old Certainties

The article discusses the recent decline in Bitcoin's value, exploring the historical context of cryptocurrency volatility and the current expectations surrounding Bitcoin's role in traditional financial markets.

Feb 18 • 10:26 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Museveni, Saudi Arabian Delegation Talk Coffee Value Addition

President Museveni met with a Saudi Arabian delegation to discuss enhancing economic cooperation, especially in coffee value addition.

Feb 18 • 09:48 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

MAIT KRAUN ⟩ Inflation is eating away at the value of the Bank of Estonia's reserves

Analyst Mait Kraun discusses how inflation and state debt risks are significantly reducing the real value of the Bank of Estonia's reserves, which amount to two billion euros.

Feb 17 • 18:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Dangote highlights local production, value addition drive

At the 47th Kaduna International Trade Fair, Dangote Group's representative emphasized the company's Vision 2030, which aims to enhance Nigeria’s industrial capacity and promote economic independence through local production.

Feb 17 • 02:17 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Rising Demand for Gold Bars in Egypt: Traders and Buyers Explain the Reasons (Video)

The demand for gold bars in Egypt has significantly increased as buyers seek a safe haven for value amidst economic uncertainty.

Feb 15 • 06:00 UTC

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