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Regularly updated news on the global economy and politics from our team and Bloomberg and The Economist.
Can a city feed itself?
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Can a city feed itself?

Cities are exploring the economic benefits of building-based agriculture.

Bloomberg 10 Jul 2023
Birkenstock owner considers IPO at $9.7 billion-plus value
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Birkenstock owner considers IPO at $9.7 billion-plus value

The US IPO market is showing signs of emerging from a deep slump

Bloomberg 08 Jul 2023
Hipkins gets frank about security and China
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Hipkins gets frank about security and China

Chris Hipkins stressed "independent" does not mean "neutral" foreign policy.

Pattrick Smellie 07 Jul 2023
Instagram unveils Threads app, a threat to Musk’s Twitter
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Instagram unveils Threads app, a threat to Musk’s Twitter

Threads is also launching without ads – for now.

Bloomberg 07 Jul 2023