economics

Census figures out last week show that Hawai‘i’s kupuna population continues to grow. In fact, the number of people aged 65 and above is growing about 4…

Hawai‘i lawmakers and electricity producers are looking at a variety of options when it comes to renewable energy sources. That includes the ocean, using…

Hawai‘i’s state budget is one of the key elements the legislature needs to agree on before wrapping up the current session later this week. While the…

The latest rivalry between the United States and China doesn’t focus on trade, or military strategy, or even intellectual copyrights. It’s all about…

For the past several years, the fastest growing major economy in the world has been China. But an increasing number of international economists say that’s…

As 2014 winds down, many are looking ahead to see what the new year will bring. What are the coming trends for Hawaii’s business climate? Pacific Business…

In less than three weeks, Hawaii’s minimum wage will be going up to $7.75 an hour—fifty cents higher than it is now. By January 2018, the minimum wage in…

Gasoline prices in Hawaii continue to fall, part of a nationwide trend. The website gasbuddy.com says the statewide average this week is just under 4…

A relatively small city that has big plans for tourism has been named the top travel destination for 2015 by Lonely Planet. It’s been a country for less…

Earlier this week, a Chinese insurance company announced it was buying the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York. It’s one of the highest-profile real estate…