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Today's CSO figures show that the unemployment rate dropped again last month, the 28th month in a row to show a decrease.

For the first time ever, 40 traineeships or placements in leading German companies have been made available for Irish graduates. Find out more here.

Here is a quick summary of the major economic stats out in the last 7 days. This week: retail sales and Central Bank's mortgage data.

Today sees the launch of the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland. Here's a quick explainer on what this new dedicated SME funder is all about.

There have been four Ministerial trade missions to China, Turkey and USA in the last fortnight. Find out who was where and how they got on.

Africa Ireland Economic Forum met this week, with Irish businesses connecting with African partners to explore opportunities for trade and investment.

Two international surveys out this week rank Ireland high in their results. Check out who did this research and just how high we scored.

Minister Nash TD has concluded a 4-day Enterprise Ireland trade mission to Turkey with a number of new business partnerships and contacts secured.

Government has announced funding of €245 million for the establishment of five new world-class SFI Research Centres in Ireland.

Out this week are the latest CSO tourism figures for Quarter 3, residential property prices for September and the monthly factory gate prices.