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The Economy of Tomorrow | Aging Future |
Documentary Economy

The Economy of Tomorrow - The future is uncertain and full of challenges. How do we rescue our cities and tackle inequalities? How do we deal with an aging future and bridging the gender gap? It's time for some forward thinking.

How China Got Rich | ENDEVR Documentary

President Xi Jinping China: Power and Prosperity - Watch the full documentary

Russia's energy empire: Putin and the rise of Gazprom | DW Documentary

How Botswana Became The Fastest Growing Economy In Africa.

World’s Most Dangerous Roads | Burundi - The Racing Cyclists | Free Documentary

The World We Are Live in Surrounded by So Much Hate...

Cryptocurrencies - The future of money? | DW Documentary

Globalization:
Winners and losers in world trade (1/2) |
DW Documentary

Globalization used to be a guarantor of economic growth. No longer, and the losers are poorer nations. They have restricted access to global markets and are largely excluded from beneficial labor migration.

Working but poor: millions in work and in poverty

Poverty, Politics and Profit (full documentary)

China's Youth Unemployment At Record Highs: Meet The Jobless Graduates | Insight | Full Episode CNA Insid

The Voice of the Street Luxembourg: Poverty in Europe's wealthiest country | DW Documentary

ENDEVR Documentary:

The Working Poor | The Price of the American Dream

Poverty in the USA: Being Poor in the World's Richest Country

Hard Earned: Survival in the Working Class | Complete Series

Fundamentals of Economics: Concepts

Economics is a part of social science which is associated with the study of production, households, distribution, firms, consumption of goods and services, industries, government, decision making, and more. It helps to understand how limited resources can be utilised to satisfy consumers’ desire to obtain maximum satisfaction. Economics is classified into two significant parts:
(a) Microeconomics (the behavior of consumers and companies) and
(b) Macroeconomics (large-scale economic factors, such as national production, employment, inflation and interest rates)
Economics as a science: Science is defined as a branch of knowledge that is associated with the cause and effect relationship and analyses economic factors. Additionally, economics contributes in combining various sections of science like statistics, mathematics, etc., to understand the relationship between price, supply, demand, and various economic determinants.
Positive economics: Positive science examines the connection between two variables, but it does not furnish any value judgement, which means that it only states ‘what is’ and deals with just the facts related to the economy. Normative economics: According to normative science, economics transfers value judgement, which indicates ‘what ought to be.’ This form of science is involved in policies required to achieve these economic goals... Read more

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Impact of Increasing Government Spending

Factors affecting economic growth

What is inflation?: The causes and impact

Law of Supply and Demand in Economics: How It Works

By Tejvan Pettinger
Tejvan studied PPE at LMH, Oxford University and works as an economics teacher and writer.

By Tejvan Pettinger
Tejvan studied PPE at LMH, Oxford University and works as an economics teacher and writer.

By McKinsy & Company
A global team responsible for accelerating sustainability and inclusive growth.

By Jason Fernando
He is a professional investor and writer who enjoys tackling and communicating complex business and financial problems.

CNBC Explains

Why is Singapore so rich?

The Interview with PM Lee (English Version)

Interview with Lawrence Wong (the Next Chapter of the Singapore)

Intermarket Relationships Definition: Correlations Between Different Asset Classes

The broad market is a large and confusing place. It can be overwhelming for the eager investor, particularly one who follows multiple indexes and asset types. That's why it is useful to observe the relationships of the four primary markets—commodities, bond prices, stocks, and currencies. These intermarket relationships can help clarify the bigger investment picture, lead to smarter trades, and result in better diversified portfolios. By observing all of them, investors may be better able to assess the potential for shifts...

Economy & Stock market

Relationship between stock market and economy

Generally speaking, the stock market will reflect the economic conditions of an economy. If an economy is growing then output will be increasing and most firms should be experiencing increased profitability. This higher profit makes the company shares more attractive – because they can give bigger dividends to shareholders. A long period of economic growth will tend to benefit shares. By contrast, if the stock market predicts a recession, then share prices will generally fall – in anticipation of lower profits...

There has never been a consistent relationship between the stock market and the economy. While the two tend to loosely move in the same direction, they often act in widely different ways – particularly over shorter time periods...
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The general belief that "finance" is a crucial component of economic growth has been reinforced by the growing significance of financial markets around the world. As a result, the focus has continued to be on stock market expansion and economic growth...
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East Asian Crisis 1997 Explained | Banking/Economics

The Greatest Asian Crisis in History?

How Asian Countries Failed?

What Is Currency Depreciation?

Currency depreciation refers to the exchange value of a country’s currency compared to other currencies in a floating rate system. Currency depreciation rate is determined based on trade imports and exports for a particular country. Demand for foreign products results in more bring-in, resulting in foreign currency investment and domestic currency depreciation. able to assess the potential for shifts. the currency depreciation effects...Read more

Depreciation and Appreciation of Currency, Definition, Causes, Impacts

In the vast realm of economics, the value of a nation’s currency remains at the very core of its economic stability and global interactions. The fluctuation of exchange rates plays a pivotal role in shaping the international trade landscape and influencing a country’s economic health. Understanding the concepts of Depreciation and Appreciation of Currency is crucial in comprehending the intricate workings of financial markets and the impacts they have on both domestic and global economies. In this article, you will get complete information about Depreciation and Appreciation of Currency... Read more

Economy/Currency Depreciation

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Why Malaysia’s Currency Has Been Falling: Can The Ringgit Recover?

In February this year, the Malaysian currency, the ringgit, suffered its steepest decline in 26 years. It briefly slipped past MYR 4.8 against the US dollar, its weakest since reaching an all-time low of 4.88 during the 1998 Asian Financial Crisis. This has caused a strain on the country’s key industries - from the airlines to manufacturing - due to higher fuel prices and cost of raw materials. It has shaken investor confidence and accelerated outward migration...Watch for more information

Currencies - Factors Causing a Currency Depreciation

Asian financial crisis

Asia's 1997 financial crisis: How did it happen?

Currency Depreciation: Meaning, Causes, Impacts
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Currency depreciations, inflation, and Central Bank independence
By: Jongrim Ha & Marc Stocker

Economic effect of a devaluation of the currency
By: Tejvan Pettinger

The impact of a falling exchange rate
By: Tejvan Pettinger

What Key Economic Factors Cause Currency Depreciation?
By: Sean Ross and
Reviewed by: Robert C. Kelly

The Impact of Currency Appreciation & Depreciation on Trade Deficits

Impact of Currency Depreciation on Growth, Exports and Industrialization: Evidence from Sri Lanka
By: Sanika Sulochani Ramanayake

Governor Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said the ringgit’s tumble has been influenced by ‘external factors’.

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Falling Ringgit: How Are Malaysians Managing Their Money? | Money Mind

Learning From the Asian Financial Crisis (w/John Burbank)

What I learned from the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis

Economics & Finance

Governments Must Shape AI’s Future

LONDON – Last December, the European Union set a global precedent by finalizing the Artificial Intelligence Act, one of the world’s most comprehensive sets of AI rules. Europe’s landmark legislation could signal a broader trend toward more responsive AI policies. But while regulation is necessary, it is insufficient. Beyond imposing restrictions on private AI companies, governments must assume an active role in AI development by designing systems and shaping markets for the common good...

Expert Explains

East Asian Crisis 1997 Explained | Banking/Economics

The Greatest Asian Crisis in History?

How Asian Countries Failed?

What is a data center?

What is a data center? A data center is a physical location that stores computing machines and their related hardware equipment. It contains the computing infrastructure that IT systems require, such as servers, data storage drives, and network equipment. It is the physical facility that stores any company’s digital data.

Data Centre Architecture

Most modern data centers—even in-house on-premises data centers—have evolved from traditional IT architecture, where every application or workload runs on its own dedicated hardware, to cloud architecture, in which physical hardware resources—CPUs, storage, networking—are virtualized. Virtualization enables these resources to be abstracted from their physical limits, and pooled into capacity that can be allocated across multiple applications and workloads in whatever quantities they require.
Virtualization also enables software-defined infrastructure (SDI)—infrastructure that can be provisioned, configured, run, maintained and ‘spun down’ programmatically, without human intervention.
The combination of cloud architecture and SDI offers many advantages to data centers and their users, including the following:...

Economy/Digital Economy

Digital Economy and Development: an ASEAN Perspective

A Modern Data Centre is Essential For The Digital Economy

The Digital Economy Gains Momentum The digital economy is transforming every industry, driving rapid, fundamental changes in businesses and their operating models. These changes aren’t simply a passing trend, but the new reality. Today’s companies need to deliver on the service expectations of their digitally empowered customers. The expectations go beyond ease of use; it’s the customer experience that really matters. Consumers demand proactive, personalized experiences—whenever, wherever, and however they do business

Data Centre - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The future of Data: better technology for more sustainable data centers

Top 5 Data Center Companies & 7 U.S. Markets

What is a Data Center? – Data Center Fundamentals

The blueprint for a modern data center

Five elements of the modern data center

What is a Data Center? – Data Center Fundamentals

How IT Is Adapting To New Technologies And Hyperconnectivity

What Is a Modern Data Center?

A Look at Modern Data Center Design and Architecture

WHY SUDDENLY SO MANY ARE BUILDING NEW DATA CENTERS EVERY WHERE

Core Data Centre

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Falling Ringgit: How Are Malaysians Managing Their Money? | Money Mind

Learning From the Asian Financial Crisis (w/John Burbank)

What I learned from the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis

What is a data centre: How does it work? What’s inside?

Data Centre Solutions

Engineering and Construction Works

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AZRB surges to six-month high after bagging RM316m Pahang palace works

By Anis Hazim / theedgemalaysia.com / 01 Apr 2024, 06:55 pm

Shares in Ahmad Zaki Resources Bhd (AZRB) rose to a six-month high on Tuesday in active trade, after the engineering and construction group won a RM315.90 million upgrading and renovation works contract for Istana Abu Bakar in Pekan, Pahang. AZRB shares rose to a high of 26 sen during the morning session, but subsequently eased to 25.5 sen as of 9.50am, still up 15.91% or 3.5 sen, leading the gainers list of Bursa Malaysia with 48.44 million shares changing hands, or over 10-fold its 200-day average of 4.04 million. At the current price, AZRB's market capitalisation stood at RM141.41 million. No institutional analyst covers the stock...Read more

China Economy

Chart 8: Official GDP (% y/y)

Q2 2024 China Economic Outlook

By Julian Evans - Head of China Economics

These are just some of the key takeaways from our latest quarterly China Economic Outlook, originally published on 27th March, 2024. Some of the forecasts contained within may have changed since publication. Access to the complete report, including detailed forecasts and near to long-term financial markets analysis, is available as part of a subscription to our CE Advance premium platform or to our dedicated China Economics coverage. Our China Activity Proxy (CAP) suggests that the Chinese economy has since regained some momentum after a marked reversal of the post-zero-COVID recovery last summer. (See Chart 1.) The CAP breakdown shows that the industrial sector has been the star performer, while services and construction activity continue to lag somewhat. (See Chart 2.)...Read more

The world’s fastest-growing big economy is living up to its billing

New Delhi/London CNN — India has reported surprisingly robust economic growth, ending 2023 on a high note and providing a boost to Prime Minister Narendra Modi just weeks before an election that could give him a third term in office. Gross domestic product (GDP) in the world’s fastest growing major economy surged 8.4% in the final three months of 2023 compared with a year prior, up from growth of 7.6% in the June-to-September period, the country’s statistics office said Thursday. The latest increase was much stronger than analysts expected and means India’s economy “ended last year with a bang,” Thamashi De Silva, assistant India economist at Capital Economics, wrote in a note. “That pace of growth was the strongest among major economies last quarter,” she added. The data will further bolster optimism over the economic prospects of the world’s most populous nation. According to a report Wednesday from real estate consultancy Knight Frank, the number of ultra-rich Indians, those with a net worth of at least $30 million, will rise 50% over the five years to 2028, the biggest increase globally. Buoyed by the strong GDP numbers, India’s stock markets hit new all time highs on Friday. Indian investors have been driving shares steadily higher over the past 12 months, pushing the combined value of companies listed on India’s exchanges above $4 trillion late last year. The International Monetary Fund expects India’s economy to expand by 6.7% for the fiscal year through March, while the Modi government has a much higher estimate of 7.6%. The IMF projects the economy to grow by 6.5% in the fiscal year starting April 1. “Robust 8.4% GDP growth…shows the strength of Indian economy and its potential,” Modi said on X Thursday. “Our efforts will continue to bring fast economic growth which shall help 140 crore [1.4 billion] Indians lead a better life.” A sustained expansion will rapidly push India up the rankings of the world’s biggest economies. Analysts at Jefferies expect the country to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2027, up from fifth currently...Read More

Economy/India

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India could become the world’s 3rd largest economy in the next 5 years. Here's how

Amidst a challenging global scenario, India has emerged as a significant economic and geopolitical power. Its actions in the coming year could lay the groundwork for the country to become the world’s third largest economy in the next five years and a developed nation by 2047, setting an example on inclusive, sustainable economic growth, digital development and climate action...Read more.

People Will Laugh At You… You Also Laugh With Them: Vikas Khemani

India economy: Seven years of Modi in seven charts

Narendra Modi stormed India's political stage with grand promises - of more jobs, prosperity and less red tape...
Growth is sluggish
Mr Modi's avowed GDP target - a $5 trillion (£3.6 trillion) economy by 2025, or roughly $3 trillion after adjusting for inflation - is a pipe dream now.
Joblessness is on the rise
"India's biggest challenge has been a slowdown in investments since 2011-12," said Mahesh Vyas, CEO of the Centre for Monitoring the Indian Economy (CMIE). "Then, since 2016, we have suffered too many economic shocks in quick succession."

Money vs Education: Which is More Important

Money is required for basic expenses, but that is not the only requirement. Money helps us reach our objectives and support the things we care about most, such as family, education, health care, charity, adventure, enjoyment, and so on. It assists us in obtaining some of life’s intangibles, such as freedom or independence, as well as the opportunity to maximize our abilities and talents. It allows us to chart our path in life. It ensures financial safety. Much good may be accomplished with money, and unnecessary suffering can be prevented or eliminated....

Money and Happiness

Why It Pays to Know Your Money Mindset

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15 Reasons Why Your Country is POOR

Why Do Poor Countries Stay Poor?

ENDEVR Documentary
Super-Rich & Surrounded by Poverty: India's New Billionaires

Why Money Matters Everything Everywhere in Today’s World

In today’s highly competitive world, success is often measured by one’s financial achievements. Society places an immense emphasis on material wealth, equating it with personal accomplishment and happiness. The pressure to keep up with societal expectations fuels the belief that money solves all our problems. Money becomes important because of the pressure to succeed that is often created by society’s expectations. In many cultures, there is a widespread belief that success means achieving financial wealth, status, and recognition. This can create a sense of pressure and competition, especially among young people who are just starting their careers or trying to establish themselves in their chosen fields. This pressure to succeed can come from many sources, including family, peers, media, and social norms. For example, parents may encourage their children to pursue high-paying careers or prestigious jobs, while friends may compare themselves to others based on their salaries or job titles. Media and advertising often promote the idea that material possessions and financial success are the ultimate markers of achievement and happiness. As a result, many people feel they must achieve financial success in order to meet society’s expectations and avoid judgment or criticism. This can lead to a focus on financial goals at the expense of other important aspects of life, such as relationships, personal growth, and mental health. It’s important to recognize that society’s expectations for success are not always healthy or realistic, and that there are many ways to define and achieve success. By focusing on your own values and goals, and working towards a sense of fulfillment and happiness that aligns with your unique perspective, you can break free from the pressure to conform and create a life that is true to who you are...Read More

Psychology/Money

https://psychtimes.com

The Psychology of Money: How Your Mindset Shapes Your Financial Health

Money, often considered a mere medium of transaction, extends far beyond its tangible value. It wields a profound psychological influence, shaping our lives, relationships, and well-being. This article embarks on a journey to unravel the complex and often overlooked psychological aspects of financial behavior. It aims to elucidate how our mental frameworks and emotional responses play pivotal roles in shaping our financial health...Read more.

17 Most Common English Proverbs About Money

How Money Changes the Way You Think and Feel

Does More Money Really Make Us More Happy?

Does Money Really Affect Motivation? A Review of the Research

Americans say money has too much influence in campaigns

Emotion and money

The most important emotions in relation to money are fear, guilt, shame and envy. It’s worth spending some effort to become aware of the emotions that are especially tied to money for you because, without awareness, they will tend to override rational thinking and drive your actions...

Money vs Education: Which is More Important

Money is required for basic expenses, but that is not the only requirement. Money helps us reach our objectives and support the things we care about most, such as family, education, health care, charity, adventure, enjoyment, and so on. It assists us in obtaining some of life’s intangibles, such as freedom or independence, as well as the opportunity to maximize our abilities and talents. It allows us to chart our path in life. It ensures financial safety. Much good may be accomplished with money, and unnecessary suffering can be prevented or eliminated....

Money and Happiness

Why It Pays to Know Your Money Mindset

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The Psychology of Investing - Dr. Daniel Crosby

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The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel

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Why Some Countries Are Poor and Others Rich

15 Reasons Why Your Country is POOR

Why Do Poor Countries Stay Poor?

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