State Minister Says Major Entertainment Events Help to Drive Economic Growth

Minister says regional film festivals can boost local economies

Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya stated that film festivals held in regions can drive economic value for ...

Tourists as Greek exports market

The tourism sector is evolving into a stable driver of growth for the Greek food and beverage industry, with their structured interconnection already producing tangible economic results.

Global Music Industry Sees Significant Growth in 2023

The global music industry is experiencing remarkable growth this year, driven by streaming, live events, and emerging markets.

Eliminate Tourism Seasonality Constraint

Tourism is one of the world’s booming sectors, supporting economic growth. In view of this sector’s crucial role in boos...

Global gas consumption reaches record 4.3 trillion cubic meters in 2025 — Gazprom head

Alexey Miller said noted that new centers of economic growth, which will require more energy, will play a dominant role in shaping demand

HBO Mistake Lists The Wrong Version of Suicide Squad (So Look Out)

One of the great things about having so much entertainment available at any given time thanks to cable and streaming services is exactly that: having so much entertainment available. But those sort of riches does come with the challenge of figuring what to watch as well as when and how. That’s where the channel guide []

Braze: Incredible Growth Acceleration Shouldn't Be Ignored

Braze: Incredible Growth Acceleration Shouldn't Be Ignored

Pressure builds to expand bill banning Congress from insider prediction bets to all of government

Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi, which allow people to trade on the outcome of real-world events, have become a political flashpoint in recent months.

India’s premium RTD story is no longer a metro phenomenon

India’s premium ready-to-drink market is expanding into Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, driven by rising incomes and changing consumer preferences, reshaping the FMCG landscape

Credable rebrands to _able after facilitating $650 million in loans across Africa

The move reflects a growing market for companies that provide the technology powering digital finance services.

MacBooks, Xboxes grow more costly amid AI boom

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story How the AI boom is making MacBooks, Xboxes more expensive The AI boom is fueling massive demand for memory chips, forcing electronics manufacturers to grapple with rising prices that are starting to trickle down to consumers. © Illustration / Courtney Jones; and Adobe Stock Memory chips, which are...

Pakistan unveils landmark E-sports policy to drive digital economy

Pakistan unveils landmark E-sports policy to drive digital economy

Korn Ferry Q4 FY’26 slides: broad-based growth drives earnings beat

Korn Ferry Q4 FY’26 slides: broad-based growth drives earnings beat

The Economist: Mega mergers, big getting bigger — that should worry you

The Economist: Mega mergers, big getting bigger — that should worry you

Franklin Templeton launches Franklin Crypto, acquires 250 Digital – Details

Institutional interest in digital assets continues to expand as tokenized markets attract long-term capital.

Explained: How India's bond market became more accessible over the last 10 years

India's bond market has grown significantly over the past decade, driven by regulatory reforms, digital platforms and rising retail participation. While market depth and innovation have improved, experts say stronger liquidity, higher foreign investment and broader lower-rated debt participation remain key growth priorities.

KRAFTON India Strengthens Commitment to India’s Gaming Ecosystem Through Strategic Investment in BITKRAFT Ventures’ Global Fund

Partnership aims to empower young game developers and scale India’s emerging gaming ecosystem globally Bengaluru, 22 June 2026 – KRAFTON India today announced a strategic investment in BITKRAFT Ventures’ Global Fund, deepening its commitment to supporting the growth of India’s gaming and startup ecosystem. The investment builds on KRAFTON’s longstanding relationship with BITKRAFT Ventures, a leading global investment platform focused on gaming, interactive media and emerging technologies. It reflects a shared belief in the opportunities emerging at the intersection of gaming, technology and digital entertainment. India has rapidly emerged as one of the world’s most dynamic markets for gaming and

I’m a proud Democrat, but America’s energy paralysis isn’t Trump’s fault — stop fighting reform

America is entering the biggest energy expansion since the post-war boom, particularly with artificial intelligence fueling a massive data center construction race. Politicians in both parties talk constantly about winning the future and strengthening domestic industry, but those ambitions all depend on one thing: abundant, reliable energy. Yet across the country, more than 2,000 gigawatts []

IMF cuts 2026 world growth forecast, citing Iran war fallout

Global economy to grow 3 percent in 2026, as AI demand partly offsets energy shock from Iran war, IMF says.

ANZ turns bullish on India: Raises FY27 growth forecast, sees rate hikes in August

India's economy expanded 7.8 per cent in the March quarter and grew 7.7 per cent in FY26. ANZ expects growth to rise further to 6.9 per cent in FY28

Brand Finance: FIFA World Cup Brand Growing

The FIFA World Cup continues to grow into one of the world’s biggest commercial properties. Fresh figures show its financial value has reached unprecedented levels. New research highlights FIFA’s remarkable commercial success across sponsorship, broadcasting and global marketing. The tournament now generates enormous revenue through multiple income streams while attracting worldwide attention. FIFA World Cup [] The post Brand Finance: FIFA World Cup Brand Growing appeared first on Vanguard News.

Luxury spending now driven by experiences and 'inheritourism'

While luxury goods sales are expected to grow between 1 and 4, experiences are on track for growth of between 3 and 7 this year, according to a new report.

The New AI Revolution Is Here: Buy These 3 Stocks Before They Surge

The AI revolution is expanding beyond GPU chips, much to the benefit of these three stocks.

US economy grew at 2.1% in first quarter

First-quarter GDP grew at 2.1, above the expected 1.6, as equipment investment in AI and computers along with consumer spending led growth.

Tech: the UK’s big growth hope

The industry is expanding far faster than finance. Regions outside London want a piece of the pie

Tourism Boom Faces Climate and Overtourism Risks, Bank of Greece Warns

Greece’s tourism boom faces growing risks from climate change and overtourism, the Bank of Greece warned in its Monetary Policy 2025-2026 report, stressing that both challenges could weaken the sector’s long-term sustainability. The central bank also cautioned that Greece’s strong dependence on tourism makes the wider economy more vulnerable to external shocks. Tourism remains one []

Türkiye’s 5G rollout drives record telecom investments at $5.6 billion in Q1

Rapid adoption of 5G and massive fiber-optic expansion drives whopping 1,300 year-on-year investment spike, says Turkish transport and infrastructure minister

Woori Financial boosts growth, inclusive finance funding by W10tr

Woori Financial Group said Sunday it will expand funding for its Future Shared Growth Project by 10 trillion won (6.5 billion), stepping up support for strategic industries, small businesses and financially vulnerable borrowers. Of the additional funding, 9.4 trillion won will be allocated to productive financing over the next two years, including 5.7 trillion won this year and 3.7 trillion won in 2027. The funds will be used to support strategic industries, exporters and regional economies,

India not just market but launchpad for global growth: PM Modi in New Zealand

India not just market but launchpad for global growth: PM Modi in New Zealand

SDCC ’26: ComicsPRO’s Retailer Day, EW passes on party, con moving dates and more

Retailer Day is getting bigger but the Entertainment Weekly Party has been cancelled and more SDCC '26 news

EU says Amazon, Microsoft cloud services should fall under digital dominance rules

The decision marks an expansion of the Digital Markets Act beyond consumer tech into the 220 billion European market for cloud services.