‘Smart Money’ headed for investments in climate-friendly development
UN Secretary‑General António Guterres stressed on the need for more ambition...
Category : Economy
IFC-led commitment of $185 million in VIB to develop SMEs, strengthen housing segment
IFC’s long-term funding commitment would enable VIB to double its SME and affordable housing portfolios over the next five years, lending more than $1 billion in total...
World Bank raises USD 2 billion with 10-year global benchmark bond for sustainable development
The transaction extends the World Bank’s benchmark maturity profile to 2027...
Consumer spending still being squeezed as Christmas approaches
The 2.2 per cent earnings growth in the three months to September still leaves UK households wages falling in real terms...
IMF staff completes Indonesia visit; says the economy continues to perform well
GDP projected to expand by 5.1 percent in 2017 and 5.3 percent in 2018...
Boston entrepreneurs anticipate high year-end revenues
Area business owners most likely to give charitably during the holidays...
Without regional collaboration, Southeast Asia will struggle in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Says a joint report launched by the Asian Development Bank and the World Economic Forum...
Malaysia’s land policies and administration offer useful examples to developing countries
New World Bank report outlines Malaysia’s successes and challenges in transforming land administration...
CBA issues first green bond for China Development Bank
Raised USD 500 million to support the implementation of the Chinese government’s green development initiatives and strategies...
Trump and Modi strengthen bilateral relationship at ASEAN Summit in Philippines
Discussed security and boosting trade relations...