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Europe isn’t short on capital or degrees; it’s short on TFP The fix is leadership that scales tech, intangibles, and management practice Educators, policymakers, and CEOs should fund intangibles and integrate AI in SME training

Fertility is falling because systems and costs—not desire—make second births hard Peer competition magnifies housing, childcare, and career penalties into a one-child arms race Cap childcare, decouple school access, expand father leave

U.S. Q2 GDP growth finalized at 3.8% Sharp drop in imports drives stronger growth compared to Q1 Solid growth paired with inflation concerns may slow Fed rate cuts The finalized U.S.

Investigation launched in April under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act Tariff rate lower than the previously signaled maximum of 250% Ambiguities remain over scope of application, with further measures expected

Foreign investors to trade bonds and equities freely Comprehensive roadmap to be unveiled within the year Liquidity shortage in overnight trading remains a hurdle Lee Jae-myung, President of South Korea, delivers a keynote

Quantum computing market projected to grow to $4 billion within five years Big Tech and startups push quantum computing development in parallel Commercialization could surpass the limits of classical computers Quantum computing is em

BYD’s Green Car Sales in Europe Soar 244% This Year Premium Battle Heats Up in Korea, EU to See Launch of Supercar “Yangwang” Zeekr, Xpeng Step Up Global Expansion Efforts China’s BYD has sharply expanded sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs

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Limits of self-recovery push Intel toward outside fundingUncertain future despite U.S. government and Nvidia support

Trump Approves U.S. Investors’ Acquisition of TikTok’s U.S. Unit Company Valuation Slumps From Estimated $30–50 Billion to $14 Billion Forced Sale Seen as Political Move to Court Young Voters U.S.

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Cooling classrooms cuts heat-related learning loss but doesn’t reverse falling math scores Pair AC with ventilation, phone-off rules, and morning math blocks for bigger gains Treat HVAC as a policy for instruction and track outcomes to fund what truly boosts achievement

Media-driven memory politics outpaces classroom teaching in East Asia Cross-border, source-based history lessons can counter quick nationalist swings Schools must prime students before flashpoints to cool future conflicts

Taiwan’s nuclear referendum failed due to low turnout, not a lack of support Its grid now relies more heavily on costly imported gas A balanced mix with renewables, storage, and a safety-vetted nuclear option is vital Taiwan recent

Communism did not reduce inequality more than other regimes and lowered overall welfare Europe’s welfare capitalism cuts disposable-income gaps through taxes, transfers, and strong delivery systems Tie school funding, time, and data to disadvantage to shrink learning gaps fast

Vietnam’s public sector still drives too much of the economy, squeezing buffers and deterring investors Korean firms are diversifying as energy shortages, tariff shocks, and policy delays raise risk Cutting state dependence and upgrading power and skills can keep capital anchored

Credible budgets cut inflation Rising defense and debt threaten school funding Multi-year fiscal plans can protect education In May 2010, Greece initiated a significant one-year budget cut in the euro area, reducing i

Plans for Large-Scale Capital Raise via Equity SaleUncertainty Over Capital Use and Investment Strategy

Record Heatwaves Boost Market PenetrationKorean Firms Counter with Premium Strategy