Economy FeaturedUN releases framework to lift economies, save jobsPritam BordoloiApril 28, 2020April 28, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiApril 28, 2020April 28, 2020 The UN calls for an scale-up of international support and political commitment to ensure access to essential services and social protection... Read more
Economy FeaturedGlobal CEOs prepare for a U-shaped recession, says surveyInternational Finance Business DeskApril 22, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskApril 22, 2020 Around 3534 CEOs participated in the survey from 109 countries... Read more
Economy FeaturedCoronavirus pandemic threatens post-Brexit trade talksInternational Finance Business DeskApril 17, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskApril 17, 2020 Two lead negotiators have isolated themselves due to the pandemic, which might bring a change to the timeline... Read more
Featured FinanceWorld Bank, IMF urge suspension of debt payments in poorest countriesInternational Finance Business DeskMarch 26, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMarch 26, 2020 Official bilateral creditors have been asked to provide immediate debt relief to IDA countries... Read more
Aviation coverstory MagazineWho will bring the world to Africa?International Finance Business DeskMarch 18, 2020April 2, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMarch 18, 2020April 2, 2020 With South African Airways collapsing into bankruptcy, the fight for dominance among African airlines has one clear winner – Ethiopian Airlines... Read more
Economy Magazine2020: Recession proof your businessInternational FinanceMarch 17, 2020March 19, 2020 by International FinanceMarch 17, 2020March 19, 2020 It is hard to predict a recession and its outcome, but nevertheless businesses can be prepared for it... Read more
Banking and Finance MagazineHong Kong will still be Asia’s financial hub despite the unrestInternational FinanceMarch 16, 2020March 19, 2020 by International FinanceMarch 16, 2020March 19, 2020 Hong Kong is China’s window to the wider world and its goose that lays golden eggs – China won’t risk losing it... Read more
Economy MagazineHow prepared is Oman to levy VAT?International FinanceMarch 13, 2020March 20, 2020 by International FinanceMarch 13, 2020March 20, 2020 Although the Sultanate’s taxation system is largely unprepared for the implementation of VAT, VAT will benefit Oman’s economy... Read more
Economy FeaturedJapan’s GDP contracts first time in six years due to sales tax hikeInternational FinanceFebruary 18, 2020March 18, 2020 by International FinanceFebruary 18, 2020March 18, 2020 Japan’s GDP contracted an annualised 6.3 percent during the period from October to December 2019... Read more
Economy FeaturedStudy shows 75% of consumers positive about Dubai economyInternational FinanceJanuary 28, 2020March 18, 2020 by International FinanceJanuary 28, 2020March 18, 2020 Government initiatives coupled with reforms have improved employment and personal finances in the emirate... Read more