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6 days ago

4 ways Amazon is investing in New York

Amazon has invested $52.3 billion in New York since 2010, including infrastructure and compensation to employees. The company has contributed $46 billion to the state's economy. Amazon partners with 20 New York educational institutions through its Career Choice program, offering employees prepaid tuition for skills development. More than 769 million items were sold by New York-based independent sellers through Amazon's store in 2024.
Business
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Former U.S. ambassador to Japan talks about President Trump's visit to the country

There is no doubt they're on a solid footing. I think - and you've got to look at it across four kind of buckets, if I could. There's a geostrategic, military, economic and then cultural. Going backwards, you know, there's the great pastime in Japan is baseball. You got a Japanese player - two players for the Dodgers... And he's taking America and Japan by storm.
World news
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Gatwick second runway plan approved by transport secretary

Transport Secretary approved plans for a second Gatwick runway, enabling increased flights, passenger capacity, and promising economic growth and job creation.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Life-like robots for sale to the public as China opens new store

Robot Mall in Beijing sells over 100 types of robots and offers related services, highlighting China's push into robotics and AI amidst economic challenges.
Apple
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Trump, Apple to announce fresh $100 billion US investment

Apple Inc. is set to announce a $100 billion commitment to domestic manufacturing, increasing US production to avoid tariffs.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

UK and India sign historic' 6bn free trade agreement during Modi visit

The UK and India signed a free trade agreement, significantly enhancing their economic relationship and marking a historic development between both nations.
fromAol
3 months ago

Inside the high-stakes battle to win a New York City casino license

Casino proponents claim that the new projects will create thousands of jobs and contribute billions in taxable revenues, yet skepticism exists regarding these assurances.
NYC real estate
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

Sizewell C secures 14.2bn state boost - but energy savings won't come for a decade

UK announces £14.2 billion investment in Sizewell C nuclear power plant to boost energy security and lower future bills.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
5 months ago

A city's dream deal promised jobs, money. Then residents learned it was with Elon Musk.

Memphis has secured a transformative $12 billion investment from Elon Musk, promising hundreds of jobs amid local skepticism about environmental and energy impacts.
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Luxury Swiss watch demand surged in the US as wealthy Rolex enthusiasts tried to get ahead of Trump's tariffs

"The surge in Swiss watch exports to the US, despite the backdrop of Trump-era tariffs, is a clear indication of the unique resilience and desirability of luxury timepieces among affluent American consumers."
US news
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

A neglected area of Staten Island will get a fresh batch of new eco-friendly housing

Mass timber is a sustainable alternative to conventional construction materials, providing both environmental benefits and the potential for quicker building timelines.
NYC real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Labour to defend aid cuts, claiming UK's days as a global charity' are over

The days of viewing the UK as a global charity are over, Jenny Chapman will tell MPs, marking a controversial defense of the large-scale aid cuts she's overseeing.
UK politics
Boston food
fromFortune
5 months ago

Warren Buffett: Here's how I would solve the trade problem

Warren Buffett remains optimistic about Detroit's economic rejuvenation and investment opportunities.
European startups
fromEntrepreneur
6 months ago

Amazon Announces $4 Billion Rural Delivery Plan | Entrepreneur

Amazon is investing $4 billion to expand its rural delivery network, aiming to enhance shipping services for small-town residents.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
6 months ago

Nvidia to Make AI Chips, AI Supercomputers in United States | Entrepreneur

Nvidia is building factories in the U.S. to manufacture AI supercomputers and chips.
The investment aims to produce $500 billion in AI infrastructure over the next four years.
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