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PARIS, Nov 2 (Reuters) – Government support for agriculture around the world has jumped in response to a spate of weather and geopolitical shocks, but not enough of it is going towards investment in farm productivity and resilience, the OECD said on Monday.

Circular No. 79/2026/TT-BGDĐT links training, practice, and assessment with job performance capabilities and the professional environment; Circular No. 87/2026/TT-BGDĐT sets out a framework for developing practical skills for teachers, from professional skills and situation handling to new technologies, digital technologies , and artificial intelligence. Circular No. 72/2026/TT-BGDĐT further strengthens this connection by expanding cooperation between…

Government Senator Keith Duncan has signalled that the only way for Jamaica to make a meaningful breakthrough to break the low-growth cycle dogging the economy for several years is to increase productivity.

David Seymour’s anxieties about artificial intelligence made headlines again this week, with Stuff reporting on the three things that scare the ACT leader. Fair enough. Politicians should think about risk. But the more revealing part of the story is what is missing. Six weeks out from polling day, New Zealand is arguing about what could…

Pollution is stealing the future of Indians, robbing them of their health, stunting educational growth and crippling the country’s economic dreams

UBS has upgraded Ross Stores Inc (NASDAQ:ROST), the US discount retailer, to ‘buy’ from ‘neutral’ and raised its price target by 32% to $315, forecasting 37% upside as improving store productivity drives earnings growth.

Chocolate company Hershey (NYSE:HSY) reported Q3 2026 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations , with sales up 3% year on year to $3.28 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.64 per share was 25.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

AmCham president says Published : 1 November 2026 •Updated : 1 November 2026, 07:36 •ECONOMY Star Business Report Photo: AmCham

AmCham president says Published : 1 November 2026 •Updated : 1 November 2026, 07:36 •ECONOMY Star Business Report Photo: AmCham

AGCO (NYSE:AGCO) presented a new hydraulic singulation chute for the Massey Ferguson SB.1436DB small square baler to commercial hay producers.