Ukraine drafts foreign worker recruitment plan to address staffing gaps
The proposal would introduce an annual occupations list and uniform qualification checks, but an expert says barriers to recruitment remain.
Economy
Growth, prices, jobs, central banks and budgets.
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Japan to review gasoline subsidies amid funding concerns
The subsidy fund held about ¥560 billion at the end of September, but rising crude oil prices are expected to exhaust its resources soon.
Survey finds 34% of Argentines cannot cover monthly expenses
Brain Network's September survey found another 45% only just managed to meet their expenses, while credit cards helped cover shortfalls.
South Africa-China trade rises nearly 24 percent after tariff deal
Agricultural exports to China climbed more than 35 percent as South Africa sought new markets amid strained relations with the United States.
Japan moves visitor tax refunds to after departure from Nov. 1
Visitors will need to scan their passports before airport security to qualify, while seven airports will offer a smartphone option for the procedures.
Uganda’s export earnings rise 36 percent as gold shipments gain
Gold exports brought in $889 million in August, while the country expects oil production to begin in early 2027.
South Africa announces temporary fuel tax cuts after record pump prices
The relief will cost 10 billion rand in lost revenue, with returned Central Energy Fund transfers offsetting the shortfall.
Japan’s tourism spending grows 3.2% as arrivals decline
Taiwan became the largest source of visitor expenditure, while spending by travelers from China fell 39.8% in the third quarter.
Japan debates food tax cut as opposition pushes cash payments
The proposal would cut the rate from 8% to 1% for two years starting in April 2027, alongside income-linked support for workers.
Ramaphosa urges South Africa to prepare for possible loss of US trade benefits
Congress has renewed the African Growth and Opportunity Act through the end of 2028, but South Africa’s eligibility is under scrutiny in Washington.
