EconomyWorld Bank upgrades its 2017 growth projections for the PhilippinesInternational Finance DeskDecember 16, 2017 by International Finance DeskDecember 16, 2017 World Bank projects 6.7 percent growth for 2017 – higher than its previous forecast of 6.6 percent... Read more
EconomyFinanceADB bolsters microfinance program with $100 million in additional financingInternational Finance DeskDecember 15, 2017 by International Finance DeskDecember 15, 2017 Supports growth and employment opportunities for over 3 million borrowers across Asia and the Pacific... Read more
Economyifo sharply increases growth forecast for 2018 to 2.6 percentInternational Finance DeskDecember 14, 2017 by International Finance DeskDecember 14, 2017 The number of people in employment is currently hitting record highs and looks set to rise from 44.3 million this year to 44.8 million next year... Read more
EconomyFor every dollar invested in innovation, Australian businesses receive two in returnInternational Finance DeskDecember 14, 2017 by International Finance DeskDecember 14, 2017 National economy gains $110 billion from business innovation in past 12 months... Read more
EconomyStronger investment and export growth continue to strengthen Indonesia’s economyInternational Finance DeskDecember 14, 2017 by International Finance DeskDecember 14, 2017 More and better information can improve service delivery and local business environment... Read more
EconomyUK CEOs fear EU privacy rules will impact businessInternational Finance DeskDecember 14, 2017 by International Finance DeskDecember 14, 2017 Nearly 60% believe their ability to do business will be hindered once Brexit takes place... Read more
EconomyTillerson urges North Korea for a no condition talkInternational Finance DeskDecember 13, 2017 by International Finance DeskDecember 13, 2017 Yet stressed on North Korea's ‘period of quiet’ in which it won't perform nuclear and missile tests... Read more
EconomySocial InitiativesBill & Melinda Gates Foundation commits $300M to help farmers in Africa and AsiaInternational Finance DeskDecember 13, 2017 by International Finance DeskDecember 13, 2017 Gates Foundation funding complements investments from the European Commission also announced, bringing total agriculture R&D commitments to over $600M... Read more
BankingEconomyCanada’s economy ready to keep rolling in 2018International Finance DeskDecember 13, 2017 by International Finance DeskDecember 13, 2017 RBC Economics expects real gross domestic product (GDP) to grow an impressive 2.9 per cent in 2017... Read more
EconomyDeloitte Survey: Global economic alignment drives growth and optimism among private companiesInternational Finance DeskDecember 12, 2017 by International Finance DeskDecember 12, 2017 Eighty-nine percent of global private companies are confident in their business’ success over the next two years, despite increased uncertainty... Read more