West Australian apprenticeships and traineeships have fallen to a five-year low, with a 11.5% drop since 2021. While traditional trades like electrical and carpentry are up, food, agriculture, mining, and hospitality sectors saw significant declines. Experts cite reduced employer incentives and a lack of places offered by businesses as key concerns.
A new report reveals a record high in capital city dwellers moving to regional Australia, driven by cost of living, housing, and lifestyle factors. Sydney and Melbourne lead departures, while the Sunshine Coast and areas in Victoria and NSW are top destinations, facing infrastructure pressures.
Le quartier "Conversion Alley" à Manhattan voit ses immeubles de bureaux se transformer en logements, signe de l'impact du télétravail post-Covid sur l'immobilier de bureau et la vie professionnelle.
Australia's net overseas migration fell to 301,000 last year, down 9% from the previous year, as the Labor government aims to reduce numbers to address housing shortages and counter the rising popularity of Pauline Hanson's far-right One Nation party.
À New York, la transformation d'immeubles de bureaux décatis en résidences luxueuses se multiplie, stimulée par les autorités pour contrer la pénurie de logements et l'inflation des loyers. Le télétravail a favorisé cette tendance, avec près de 18 000 nouveaux logements créés depuis 2020.
US public health authorities at state and local levels have been weakened following backlash against COVID-19 restrictions, leaving them less equipped to handle future disease outbreaks. Laws in several states have limited emergency declarations, quarantine powers, and mandates, while funding and staffing cuts further hamper response capabilities.
The LA Fashion District, a major US apparel manufacturing hub, faces declining sales and foot traffic. Business owners hope the 2028 Olympic Games will bring a much-needed economic boost through increased visitors and cultural events.
South Australia's housing market is cooling due to rising interest rates and federal budget tax changes, leading to fewer open inspection attendees and a potential slowdown in price growth to inflation levels.
The author, a doctor, observes that post-COVID-19, Americans have a heightened, almost ingrained, expectation of disruption, impacting their ability to plan and live normally despite low risks from new outbreaks.
The International Monetary Fund found that thousands of Australians took on a second or third job when the RBA hiked rates rapidly in 2022 and 2023. It expected the opposite.
India's Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran has called on the corporate sector to reflect on its investment choices, noting that while the top 500 listed companies saw profits surge nearly 31% annually for five years post-Covid, their investments remained disappointing. He highlighted that companies accumulated cash and set up family offices rather than investing in real assets, forcing the public sector to drive growth. Nageswaran also flagged India's $140 billion annual goods trade deficit and urged diversification away from China.
Health insurance premiums in India are expected to rise by 10-25% in 2026, driven by escalating healthcare costs, increased post-COVID claims, and changing risk profiles. Younger policyholders under 35 may see 5-10% increases, while those aged 46-61 could face 20-30% hikes. IRDAI caps senior citizen premium increases at 10% without regulatory approval. Experts recommend reviewing policies, increasing deductibles, or adding top-up plans rather than lapsing coverage.
