Why China’s better than expected economic growth in Jan-March faces challenges
This growth was reflected in the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rate, with an impressive rise of 18.3%, as reported…
Can Southeast Asia afford to retire its coal plants?
Southeast Asia, with its rapidly growing economies and increasing demand for energy, is one of the regions heavily dependent on…
Why Moody’s cut China’s economic outlook to ‘negative’
Moody’s Investors Service, a leading global credit rating agency, cast a shadow over China’s economic future by downgrading its economic…
Economics Nobel 2023: How Claudia Goldin shed light on the status of women in the workforce
The prestigious Economics Nobel prize 2023 was once again awarded to a groundbreaking economist who’s relentlessly elucidated compelling issues concerning…
Italy to walk out of China’s Belt and Road Initiative? Its economic, strategic reasons; significance
In a significant move that could reshape the global economic landscape, Italy is reportedly considering withdrawing from China’s Belt and…
India-Middle East-Europe mega economic corridor: What is the project? Why is it being proposed?
The India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor is an ambitious project proposed with the aim of fostering economic development and further strengthening…
UPI QR Code-Central Bank Digital Currency interoperability: How does it work and how do customers benefit?
The digital economy is gradually transforming our daily life and UPI QR Code-Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) interoperability offers a…
How the G20 became a premier forum for international economic cooperation
The Group of Twenty (G20), composed of 19 countries and the European Union, emerged as a premier forum for international…
Brazil found the last survivors of an Amazon tribe. Now what?
For miles, there was nothing but rainforest until the government officials found it: a makeshift shelter, the fire still smouldering.…
The importance of the Sulina Channel to Ukraine grain trade
Ukraine is globally recognized as a significant player in the grain trade, contributing significantly to the world’s supply of grains,…
Bleak forecasts about China’s growth have been wrong before. Is this time different?
For years, analysts and economists have been predicting a slowdown in the growth of China’s economy. Yet, time and again,…
What is WorldCoin, the crypto project that asks for eye scans for sign-ups?
WorldCoin, a cryptocurrency project co-founded by Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has been making headlines for its unique approach…
Here’s why one in seven Indians continues to be bracketed as ‘multidimensionally poor’
According to a research by the government think tank Niti Aayog, India has seen a decrease in the proportion of…
Here’s what is going to come in for emerging Asian economies in 2023
The year 2022, when the global economy was supposed to have recovered from the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Here’s why 2022 was a bad year for Elon Musk and Tesla
In a year when stocks have declined, Tesla’s share price decline of 70% stands out due to the amount of…
Can Europe’s new Social Climate Fund protect poor from rising carbon cost?
Politicians are wary of the social unrest sparked in France in 2018 when the government increased taxes on diesel, hitting…
Here’s why World Bank plans to lend $500 million to help Brazil meet climate goals
Late on Thursday night, the World Bank’s board of directors gave final approval to a $500 million project in Brazil…
Here’s why Indonesia to restrict palm oil exports from Jan. 1
In order to ensure there was enough domestic supply, Indonesia will tighten export regulations for palm oil starting on January…
Here’s how Russian gold is removed from Western funds after Ukraine war
Russian gold worth billions of dollars has quietly changed hands in high-security bank vaults in London, Zurich, and New York…
Here’s why Japan is scrapping its pacifist defence strategy
Japan announced on Friday its largest military build-up since the Second World War, costing $320 billion, marking a significant departure…
The Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2022–23
The Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2022–23 – Series III, which is open for subscription from December 19–23, 2022, has been…
Here’s why there are record surge in imports from China
China’s latest transgression on the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh prompted calls on Wednesday to cut trade ties…
Here’s what the new ties between China and Saudi Arabia mean
During Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the kingdom, Saudi Arabia and China signed a number of bilateral agreements, indicating…
Here’s why nuclear-powered France faces power outage
Due to rising demand from the cold weather and EDF, the state-controlled nuclear company, France is preparing for potential power…
Would Ukraine be able to pay for war without damaging the economy?
Even as Ukraine rejoices in recent victories on the battlefield, its government faces a looming financial challenge: how to cover…
