EconomyWith global risks on the rise, China’s apex bank to support economyInternational Finance DeskJune 28, 2019 by International Finance DeskJune 28, 2019 The Chinese central bank also confirmed the use of a new instrument termed as a medium-term lending facility... Read more
EconomyAsean summit: Thailand aiming to finalise RCEP this yearInternational Finance DeskJune 21, 2019 by International Finance DeskJune 21, 2019 If finalised, RCEP will become the world’s largest FTA covering one-third of the world’ s population or 3.56 billion people.... Read more
EconomyTrump tells Africa: Stick to US, stay away from China and RussiaInternational Finance DeskJune 20, 2019 by International Finance DeskJune 20, 2019 US launches $50 billion Prosper Africa programme to help companies willing to operate in Africa... Read more
EconomyBritain’s economic risks have ‘intensified’, BOE economist saysInternational Finance DeskJune 12, 2019 by International Finance DeskJune 12, 2019 Economist Gertjan Vlieghe said that the British economy would accelerate in the absence of trade tensions and Brexit uncertainty... Read more
EconomyVietnam gains 7.9% of GDP as a result of US-China trade warInternational Finance DeskJune 6, 2019 by International Finance DeskJune 6, 2019 The other big winners from the trade war are Taiwan, Chile, Malaysia, and Argentina... Read more
EconomyRobust private sector earnings a ray of hope as Brazil faces recessionInternational Finance DeskMay 31, 2019November 14, 2019 by International Finance DeskMay 31, 2019November 14, 2019 Profits at firms listed on Sao Paulo’s B3 stock exchange rose 40 percent year on year in Q1... Read more
EconomyJafza plans to return $354 mn to stimulate UAE economyInternational Finance DeskMay 21, 2019 by International Finance DeskMay 21, 2019 The money will be returned in cash and bank guarantees to companies operating in its jurisdiction, according to reports... Read more
EconomyMore good news for Macri as Argentina posts $11.16 mn surplus in AprilInternational Finance DeskMay 17, 2019 by International Finance DeskMay 17, 2019 With the deceleration in inflation in April, the developments boost president’s re-election chances... Read more
EconomyChina needs stronger measures to fight US trade war as investment stallsInternational Finance DeskMay 15, 2019 by International Finance DeskMay 15, 2019 In April, China saw decelerating growth in industrial output at 5.4% and retail sales at 7.2%... Read more
EconomyIndonesia’s Q1 GDP growth falters as commodity prices fallInternational Finance DeskMay 7, 2019 by International Finance DeskMay 7, 2019 With the country being a major exporter of palm oil and coal, the drop in prices of the commodities has affected the GDP... Read more