EconomyIMF Executive Board concludes 2017 Article IV Consultation with ZambiaInternational Finance DeskOctober 11, 2017 by International Finance DeskOctober 11, 2017 Zambian economy has improved in recent months, driven by good rains and rising world copper price... Read more
EconomyYoung workers face increased challenges in an age of automationInternational Finance DeskOctober 11, 2017 by International Finance DeskOctober 11, 2017 Enhanced vocational training and particularly STEM skills are needed to make young people adaptable enough to thrive in an increasingly automated world... Read more
EconomyIMF reaches staff-level agreement for completion of the first review of Georgia’s Extended Fund FacilityInternational Finance DeskOctober 10, 2017 by International Finance DeskOctober 10, 2017 The program was aimed to support Georgia’s ambitious reform agenda... Read more
EconomyNew Zealand gives CHF 21,000 for LDCs’ effective participation in WTO Ministerial ConferenceInternational Finance DeskOctober 10, 2017 by International Finance DeskOctober 10, 2017 Conference will be held on 10-13 December 2017 in Buenos Aires, Argentina... Read more
EconomyA partnership with Constanţa to advance the vision of a smart and competitive cityInternational Finance DeskOctober 10, 2017 by International Finance DeskOctober 10, 2017 World Bank will target three main areas to boost the development... Read more
EconomyBrexit to send French bankers home, Burton MillsBharath KumarOctober 10, 2017 by Bharath KumarOctober 10, 2017 Burton Mills reports French government keen for French banks to base senior staff in Paris in the event of a "hard" Brexit.... Read more
EconomyBrexit uncertainity fuels workforce shortages with consumers paying the priceInternational Finance DeskOctober 9, 2017 by International Finance DeskOctober 9, 2017 Says a latest report published today by the British Retail Consortium... Read more
BankingEconomyCBA confirms support for Comprehensive Credit ReportingInternational Finance DeskOctober 9, 2017 by International Finance DeskOctober 9, 2017 CCR will deliver economic benefits like increasing competition, increasing access to credit and lowering prudential risk, Dan Huggins opined... Read more
Business LeadersEconomyADB VP reaffirms commitment to support Afghanistan’s infrastructure developmentInternational Finance DeskOctober 9, 2017 by International Finance DeskOctober 9, 2017 ADB is Afghanistan’s largest infrastructure development partner in the transport, energy, and agriculture and natural resources sectors... Read more
EconomyTradingGazprom and Bolivian Energy Ministry highlight successes of energy partnershipInternational Finance DeskOctober 9, 2017 by International Finance DeskOctober 9, 2017 Also discussed the cooperation prospects with regard to natural gas as a vehicle fuel and small-scale LNG... Read more