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Labour gives FG two weeks to cut petrol prices

The Nigeria Labour Congress has given the Federal Government two weeks to reduce the price of petrol, begin renegotiating the national minimum wage and resolve outstanding agreements with workers, escalating pressure on the government over the worsening cost of living. The deadline begins today, Friday, with Nigeria’s biggest labour group warning that failure to meet Read More:…

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Japanese Alcohol Makers Tap into U.S. Ready-to-Drink Market

New York, Oct. 8 (Jiji Press)--Japanese alcoholic beverage makers have entered the growing U.S. market for ready-to-drink, or RTD, products, including those known as "can chuhi" in Japan but not…

  • Japanese alcohol makers targeting U.S. RTD market
  • RTD consumption in U.S. grew 14% annually (2015-2025)
  • Hard seltzers popularized RTD trend among consumers

·nippon.com

Malaysia’s innovation shortfall stems from a structural phenomenon

Murray Hunter THE core causes of the lack of innovation, such as rent-seeking dominance, policy distortions, institutional weaknesses, cultural barriers, and brain drain, track closely with observable…

  • Structural issues like brain drain and policy distortions cause Malaysia's innovation shortfall.
  • Skilled professionals and founders migrate to more innovative hubs due to better opportunities.
  • Education system focuses on rote learning, discouraging critical thinking and creativity.

·thevibes.com

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