Hong Kong reports a 36% rise in FDI and an 8% increase in new jobs, attributed to its business-friendly environment, low taxes, and common law system. Over 380 global enterprise representatives attended an InvestHK reception.
Labour risks electoral damage by considering a shift away from net zero policies, as polls show public support for climate action crosses divides. Unions like Unite are pushing for a return to North Sea drilling, but evidence suggests the net zero economy is a growing sector supporting higher-paying jobs. A wavering stance could alienate voters who switched to Green and Lib Dem parties.
West Bengal's new BJP government presents a Rs 4.39 lakh crore budget emphasizing industrial growth, ease of doing business, job creation, and infrastructure development to transform the state into an industry-friendly hub.
India is negotiating with the World Bank and ADB for approximately $2.5 billion in loans to fund urban infrastructure and job creation. This comes amid a wider budget gap due to increased subsidies for oil prices affected by Middle East conflict.
Shandong Province is implementing a "Community Micro-Employment" initiative, utilizing idle factory spaces to create local jobs. The program, led by the "Gongfu Company" in Linyi City, offers flexible employment options for residents, helping them balance work and family while increasing household income. The initiative also supports micro-entrepreneurship and aims to enhance grassroots employment governance.
Europe saw a 7% drop in new foreign investment projects in 2025, reaching an 11-year low. France led with 852 projects despite a 17% decrease, followed by the UK and Germany. The US remains the top investing nation in Europe.
Spain's labor market saw significant improvement in May, with unemployment falling to its lowest May level since 2007 and Social Security membership reaching record highs. Job growth was broad-based across sectors, notably in hospitality and administrative services.
Paju City has been selected for the '2026 Community Business Group Integrated Support Project' by the Korea Senior Workforce Development Institute, securing 30 million won in national funding. The city plans to use the funds to expand its 'Cheongchun Chan Chan Chan Geumchon Branch' which provides customized jobs and meal support for the elderly.
The 2026 Choose France summit, created by Emmanuel Macron, has set a new record with €93 billion in investments, primarily in AI infrastructure, and over 15,000 jobs created, surpassing all previous editions combined.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated that concerns about AI destroying jobs are "false," arguing that AI tools will create more jobs by increasing efficiency and demand for new skills, citing examples in radiology and software engineering.
Nobel Prize-winning economist Daron Acemoglu has challenged Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's prediction that AI could eliminate half of entry-level office jobs, arguing that technologists underestimate the complexity of white-collar work. Meta's former AI chief Yann LeCun backed Acemoglu, stating Amodei "knows absolutely nothing" about technological revolutions' labor market effects and urging people to listen to economists instead of AI executives.
The UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific projects India's economy will grow 6.4% in 2026 and 6.6% in 2027, with India achieving 7.4% growth in 2025. The report highlights strong consumption, rural economy performance, and GST cuts as drivers, while noting a 25% export fall to the US after tariffs. India remains a top FDI destination with $50 billion in greenfield investments.
