Category: Economy

Georgia’s public university professors face a new rule that demands they share course syllabuses on a public online database. This policy, approved by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents in May 2025, kicks off this fall semester for core classes and aims to boost transparency in higher education. Policy Details and Requirements The new rule mandates that all professors in the University System of Georgia upload their syllabuses…

In the second quarter of 2025, pro-government television channels in Georgia held a strong grip on the shrinking advertising market, even as overall revenues dropped sharply. Data from the Communications Commission shows a 12.1 percent decline in commercial ad income for TV and radio, highlighting economic pressures and political influences on media sustainability. Market Faces Steep Revenue Drop Georgia’s advertising sector for television and radio broadcasters took a significant hit…

Beijing has sharply pushed back against reports that US chipmakers Nvidia and AMD will hand over a slice of their China revenues to Washington in exchange for export licenses, framing the alleged deal as yet another example of technology being turned into a political weapon. Beijing Draws a Line on Chip Politics Asked on Monday about media reports claiming the two US semiconductor giants agreed to give 15% of their…

Indian equities may take a step back on Tuesday, with early signals from derivatives trade pointing to a softer open despite upbeat sentiment in parts of Asia. The caution comes after a solid rally in the previous session, as traders weigh global news from a US-China tariff extension to Japan’s record-breaking Nikkei climb. Gift Nifty Points to Modest Pullback Gift Nifty futures were trading near 24,580 early Tuesday, roughly 47…

US President Donald Trump has given Beijing a little more breathing room, extending the looming tariff deadline by three months, after a tense but cautiously civil round of negotiations in Sweden. The move buys both sides more time — but also raises fresh questions about whether this pause will translate into actual progress. A Brief Reprieve in a Long Fight Trump signed the executive order late Monday, just hours before…

Japan hits record high while Indian equities sink; China’s surprise export surge adds new twist Asia-Pacific investors woke up Thursday to a sharp and polarizing shift in global trade winds. U.S. President Donald Trump’s late-night vow to slap a 100% tariff on all imported chips — with carveouts for firms producing within U.S. borders — rattled some nerves and boosted others. Tech-heavy markets surged. India slipped. And China posted its…

U.S. Customs enforces sweeping hikes on imported goods as allies brace for impact, and Trump signals no tariff rollback linked to Ukraine Just after midnight on August 7, U.S. Customs and Border Protection quietly began collecting what could become the most consequential set of import taxes in recent American history. With no public fanfare, but plenty of tension behind the scenes, President Donald Trump’s new tariffs—ranging from 10% to 50%—took…

HAL, BEL, Bharat Dynamics among top gainers after green light for drones, radars, and missile systems India’s defence ambitions just got a ₹67,000 crore push—and the stock market noticed. Shares of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), Bharat Dynamics Ltd, and BEML surged Wednesday morning after the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved a slate of big-ticket military procurement proposals. These projects are…

Container traffic at Georgia’s ports surged again this year—even as tariff uncertainty rattled global trade. The state’s port authority logged its second-busiest fiscal year on record, defying economic headwinds with steady growth and ambitious expansion plans. An 8.6% rise in cargo volume at the Port of Savannah helped the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) outpace every other Southeastern competitor, even amid delayed shipments, auto industry hesitations, and an uneasy truce in…

Historic 15% tariff deal reshapes transatlantic trade, locks in energy and investment windfalls It could’ve turned ugly. With only days to spare before a 30% tariff wall was set to slam into European exports, Washington and Brussels pulled off a massive, face-saving compromise — one with real teeth. The new deal? A flat 15% tariff, $750 billion in EU energy purchases, and $600 billion in investment commitments flowing into the…