New Economy Review

Economy

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi discussing fighter jet funding for defense cooperation, with a modern jet in the background.
The Future of Work

Starmer, Takaichi discuss fighter jet funding for UK-Japan defense ties

Japan has already committed over ¥500 billion (S$4.

Ben Carter·June 14, 2026
Panoramic view of Swiss Alps with a diverse workforce superimposed, symbolizing the debate over population caps and foreign workers.
The Future of Work

Swiss voters weigh capping population amid foreign worker concerns

In the first quarter of 2026, Switzerland employed a staggering 1.

Ben Carter·June 12, 2026
Donald Trump contemplating a futuristic cityscape, symbolizing potential government stakes in AI companies for public equity.
The Future of Work

Trump eyes US government stakes in AI labs

Donald Trump has supported a proposal for AI companies like OpenAI to give Americans an equity stake, according to the Financial Times .

Nolan Begay·June 7, 2026
A young professional looking stressed at a desk with a glowing AI interface, representing the displacement of early-career talent by artificial intelligence.

AI is quietly displacing early-career talent, not mass layoffs.

Snap CEO Evan Spiegel just axed about 1,000 staff, roughly 16% of his workforce, blaming AI.

Ben Carter·May 14, 2026