Canada reports moderate economic growth in January

Canada reports moderate economic growth in January

Canada’s economy grew by 0.1% month-on-month in January The preliminary estimate shows growth in February to be around 0.2% Growth in January was led by manufacturing industries Service industries stand out as real estate contractors OTTAWA, March 31 (Reuters) – Canada’s economy grew modestly in January, with monthly output rising slightly as strength in many … Read more

South Africa reports tourism boom, defies US and UK travel warnings as jobs near 1 million

South Africa reports tourism boom, defies US and UK travel warnings as jobs near 1 million

At a time when risk advisories highlight concerns about crime and security, the country’s tourist economy is booming, pushing travel jobs to 1 million and attracting millions of domestic and international visitors. The warnings highlight violent robberies, carjackings, assaults, and airport stalking incidents, and advise being vigilant in cities after dark, among other precautions. Official … Read more