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US Manufacturing Sector Faces Gloomy Outlook as ISM Index Plunges

US Manufacturing Sector Faces Gloomy Outlook as ISM Index Plunges

May 13, 2025, 2:24 pm EDT
US Jobless Claims Surge, Raising Concerns about Labor Market

US Jobless Claims Surge, Raising Concerns about Labor Market

May 13, 2025, 2:18 pm EDT
Japanese Companies Dominate AI Patent Application Ranking in WIPO Report

Japanese Companies Dominate AI Patent Application Ranking in WIPO Report

May 23, 2025, 1:36 pm EDT
Portugal: A Top European Tourism Destination Celebrated for Its Diverse Charms

Portugal: A Top European Tourism Destination Celebrated for Its Diverse Charms

May 23, 2025, 10:31 am EDT
Bollywood's Global Breakthrough: From Asia to the Developed World

Bollywood's Global Breakthrough: From Asia to the Developed World

May 23, 2025, 11:33 am EDT
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Portugal: A Top European Tourism Destination Celebrated for Its Diverse Charms

Portugal: A Top European Tourism Destination Celebrated for Its Diverse Charms

Portugal has firmly established itself as one of Europe’s premier tourism destinations, consistently earning accolades for its unique blend of cultural heritage, natural beauty, and warm hospitality. In a “Readers’ Choice Top 10 Best” contest hosted by USA Today’s travel website, the country clinched the top spot in the “Best European Travel Country” category, a testament to its universal appeal among global travelers.

Titan Company: Tata Group's Jewel Shines as Asia's Top and Global Top - 10 Luxury Powerhouse

Titan Company: Tata Group's Jewel Shines as Asia's Top and Global Top - 10 Luxury Powerhouse

Titan Company, a subsidiary of the esteemed Tata Group, has firmly established itself as a major player in the global luxury market. With a market capitalization of $35 billion, the company holds an enviable position, ranking among the top ten luxury enterprises globally and standing tall as the number one in Asia. Its success story is a blend of heritage, innovation, and a deep understanding of consumer desires.

Bollywood's Global Breakthrough: From Asia to the Developed World

Bollywood's Global Breakthrough: From Asia to the Developed World

Bollywood, India's vibrant film industry, has achieved a remarkable feat by transcending the boundaries of Asia and making significant inroads into the markets of developed nations. With a unique blend of storytelling, music, and drama, Bollywood films are captivating audiences worldwide, challenging the dominance of Western cinema.

Russia: The World's Leading Grain Exporter

Russia: The World's Leading Grain Exporter

In recent years, Russia has firmly established itself as the world's largest grain exporter, a remarkable achievement for this traditional agricultural powerhouse. The country's agricultural prowess has deep historical roots. Prior to the October Revolution, around 82% of the Russian population was engaged in agriculture, with agricultural output accounting for 57% of the total industrial and agricultural output.

Japanese Companies Dominate AI Patent Application Ranking in WIPO Report

Japanese Companies Dominate AI Patent Application Ranking in WIPO Report

The World Intellectual Property Organization's "WIPO Technology Trends 2019: Artificial Intelligence" has ranked the world's top institutions in terms of AI patent filings. Among the top 20 organizations with the most patent applications, a staggering 12 are Japanese companies. This dominance showcases Japan's significant investment and innovation drive in the AI space.

UK's Academic and Biopharmaceutical Powerhouses Shaping Global Landscapes

UK's Academic and Biopharmaceutical Powerhouses Shaping Global Landscapes

The United Kingdom stands as a global hub of academic excellence and biopharmaceutical innovation, boasting world - renowned institutions and industry giants. With prestigious establishments like the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge leading the research front, and pharmaceutical powerhouses such as AstraZeneca and GlaxoSmithKline driving medical advancements, the UK has firmly secured its place at the forefront of global knowledge and healthcare.

US Jobless Claims Surge, Raising Concerns about Labor Market

US Jobless Claims Surge, Raising Concerns about Labor Market

The number of Americans filing for initial unemployment benefits rose by 18,000 to 241,000 in the week ended April 26, according to the data released by the Labor Department on Thursday. This figure exceeded the median forecast of 223,000 by economists surveyed by Bloomberg. Meanwhile, the number of people continuing to claim unemployment benefits rose to 1.92 million in the week ended April 19, the highest since 2021 and also beyond economists' expectations.

US Manufacturing Sector Faces Gloomy Outlook as ISM Index Plunges

US Manufacturing Sector Faces Gloomy Outlook as ISM Index Plunges

The US manufacturing sector witnessed a significant setback in April, with the ISM manufacturing index registering its sharpest decline since November. Data released by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) on Thursday showed that the manufacturing index dropped 0.3 points to 48.7, below the 50 - point threshold that separates expansion from contraction, indicating an overall shrinking manufacturing sector.