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• [New] Along with creating domestic manufacturing jobs and helping to build an input material supply chain, ABF's cells will play a crucial role in meeting federal and state government energy security initiatives and Made-in-USA national security requirements. Las Vegas Sun
• [New] Telstra has reported a $1.2 billion half-year profit, up 8.1%, as the telco giant reaps the rewards of aggressive cost-cutting that has shed more than 2300 jobs in six months, while warning consumers may face higher mobile bills because of a $7.2 billion government spectrum charge. The Sydney Morning Herald
• [New] Uncertainty about jobs, tariffs, healthcare costs, and government shutdowns could have all taken a toll on spending too. Marketplace
• [New] The September cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover is a stark reminder: over one month of production stoppage, 120,000 jobs at risk across the UK supply chain, and £1.5 billion in government support to secure supplier liquidity. DirectIndustry e-Magazine
• New Brunswick's demonstration units will generate nearly 1,500 jobs, increase GDP by $2 billion and generate $200 million in government revenue. Canada West Foundation
• The Albanese Government will always work to ensure Australians can gain the skills they need for good, secure jobs that help keep Australian agriculture strong. Mirage News
• Generate long-term economic benefits for NSW: ETCF will scale jobs and capabilities in NSW - strengthening NSW competitive advantages in Government priority areas (for example, local manufacturing, housing and net zero), building a stronger innovation ecosystem and supply-chain capabilities. NSW Government
• With government policies, the IT Investment Decade, and plans to create 500,000 jobs, Nepal aims to achieve NPR 30 trillion in exports over the next ten years. Nepal News
• Telstra is reaping the rewards of aggressive cost-cutting that has led to the shedding of more than 2300 jobs in the past year, posting a bumper profit while warning consumers may face higher mobile bills related to a $7.2 billion government spectrum charge. The Sydney Morning Herald
• There are almost 3,000 staff employed by TikTok in Ireland, and RTE reported that the Irish Government has been told around 300 jobs are at risk. Kent Online
• By nurturing a startup culture, Jammu and Kashmir can break away from a limited dependency on Government jobs, build economic resilience, and unlock the vast potential of its youth. Daily Excelsior
• The Spanish government has unveiled a major offshore wind initiative, opening public consultation on plans and future auctions aimed at drawing more than €20 billion in investment to boost energy independence, create tens of thousands of jobs and expand renewable capacity by 2030. TEAM LEWIS UK | London
• Trade coverage focused on last week's Asian tariffs, which the government estimates will raise inflation by just 0.2%, while protecting around 350,000 jobs in the automotive, textile, and metals sectors. Miranda's Mexico Intelligence
• Amid a 35-day US government shutdown, today's ADP jobs data is expected to show a 30k rise in October following a 32k drop in September. Saxo Bank A/S (Headquarters)
• The Albanese Government is investing $1.3 billion in the Indigenous Rangers Program to 2028, aiming to double the ranger workforce from 1,900 to 3,800 jobs by 2030. Indigenous News
• In 2026, the Federal Government of Nigeria will focus on key policies and priorities to accelerate economic growth, create jobs and mobilise investments to build a prosperous Nigerian economy. allAfrica.com
• The longest US government shutdown in history shrouded the economic landscape in a further layer of fog, as inflation held firm, jobs growth stalled, and the Federal Reserve weighed highly-anticipated decisions on rates. The Guardian
• The world's richest man has announced he will leave his role in the department of government efficiency, which has slashed jobs and funding for US government agencies with often chaotic and devastating effects. The Guardian

Last updated: 29 March 2026