EconomyFeaturedIHS Markit: UK economy set for a 7% quarterly contractionPritam BordoloiMay 6, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMay 6, 2020 The information provider company expects the actual decline in GDP to be even greater... Read more
EconomyFeaturedUK’s economy to lose £800 bn in the next 10 years due to the pandemicPritam BordoloiApril 29, 2020April 29, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiApril 29, 2020April 29, 2020 NIESR expects the economy to bounce back next year... Read more
EconomyFeaturedUN 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
EconomyFeaturedGlobal 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
EconomyFeaturedCoronavirus 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
FeaturedFinanceWorld 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
AviationcoverstoryMagazineWho will bring the world to Africa?Bharath KumarMarch 18, 2020April 2, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 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
EconomyMagazine2020: Recession proof your businessBharath KumarMarch 17, 2020March 19, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 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 FinanceMagazineHong Kong will still be Asia’s financial hub despite the unrestBharath KumarMarch 16, 2020March 19, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 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
EconomyMagazineHow prepared is Oman to levy VAT?Bharath KumarMarch 13, 2020March 20, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 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