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Transcorp Corporation is doubling shareholder dividends after posting a 44% profit jump and record-breaking performance in 2025. The Nigerian conglomerate's success signals growing strength in Africa's power and hospitality sectors.
After nearly four years and massive losses, Guinness Nigeria is paying shareholders again under new ownership. The turnaround marks a stunning recovery for one of Africa's most iconic beverage brands.
China Renewable Energy Investment shareholders overwhelmingly approved all company resolutions, including dividend payments and expanded capital management tools. The near-unanimous vote shows strong investor confidence in the company's clean energy strategy.
South Korea, the world's least fertile country, just saw its biggest jump in births in nearly two decades. The 6.2% increase alongside rising marriages and falling divorces signals hope for a nation grappling with demographic decline.
Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister calls for stronger social bonds as the nation navigates rapid technological advancement and population shifts. Leaders outlined plans to nurture youth and maintain harmony during uncertain times.
Africa's economy is forecast to grow faster than Asia's for the first time in 2026, powered by the continent's booming young population. By 2050, one in four people worldwide will be African, creating unprecedented potential for innovation and economic growth.
South Korea is considering giving its citizens dividends from chipmaker profits as AI transforms the economy. The proposal aims to ensure everyday people benefit from the country's booming semiconductor industry.
Over the next decade, 1.2 billion young people in developing countries will enter the workforce, creating the largest youth generation in history. With smart investments and supportive policies, this unprecedented wave of talent could drive decades of global prosperity.
After four decades of steady growth, Vietnam is positioned to make a historic leap toward prosperity. Experts say the country's young workforce and bold economic reforms could unlock decades of high-quality growth.
As water scarcity threatens communities worldwide, scientists discover an unexpected helper: aging populations could naturally reduce water demand by nearly a third within 25 years. The demographic shift offers surprising hope for water-stressed regions, especially across Asia.
After years of steep population drops, Japan's birth rate decline has slowed dramatically. Even better, births among women in their thirties are actually rising for the first time in years.
Working from home is solving a problem governments spent billions trying to fix: falling birth rates. A 40-country study shows remote work is quietly fueling a baby boom, with couples gaining time and flexibility to start families.
Tom Feiling traveled across Japan's shrinking towns to tell human stories behind depopulation statistics. His book "Alone in Japan" captures honest conversations revealing both challenges and unexpected connections in remote communities.
With one in four people projected to be African by 2050, Namibia's former First Lady challenged universities to transform the continent's youth into ethical leaders ready to compete globally. Her visit to a Nigerian university spotlights Africa's push to turn demographic growth into economic strength.
South Korea is exploring a groundbreaking plan to share the wealth from its booming AI industry with everyday citizens through tax-funded dividends. The proposal highlights a promising new approach to ensuring AI's benefits reach everyone, not just tech giants.
Germany's newest data reveals a nation transforming into one of Europe's most diverse countries, with more than 1 in 4 residents now having family immigration roots. The numbers show a vibrant, increasingly young population reshaping the country's future.
State Farm announced it will pay $5 billion in dividends to auto insurance customers, the largest single refund in the company's history. Millions of policyholders will see money back as the insurer shares its financial success.
Three elementary schools in Rome, Georgia, earned statewide recognition for helping students achieve far beyond what statistics predicted. The schools proved that high expectations and strong support can overcome demographic challenges.
A top South Korean official wants to redistribute excess profits from the country's AI chip boom to fund programs for young entrepreneurs, rural communities, artists, and seniors. The bold "national dividend" proposal comes as Samsung and SK hynix post record earnings from soaring global demand for AI chips.
Austin Independent School District is celebrating meaningful progress in closing achievement gaps between different student groups. The district reported gains in overall student achievement while narrowing disparities that have historically separated students by demographics. ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
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