FeaturedFinanceJapan elections may shape fiscal future: Moody’sIFM CorrespondentJuly 8, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentJuly 8, 2025 Moody’s issued a pointed warning: if political outcomes derail fiscal discipline, Japan’s credit rating could take a hit... Read more
Business LeadersFeaturedSix things to consider as an expat business ownerIFM CorrespondentJune 30, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentJune 30, 2025 In order to be successful as an expat business owner, one of the best strategies is to surround yourself with other business owners... Read more
FeaturedOil & GasIraq’s USD 100 billion gamble: Can dreams survive oil price decline & fiscal strain?IFM CorrespondentMay 29, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentMay 29, 2025 With about four million daily crude barrel production, Iraq depends mostly on unpredictable oil sales for around 90% of its national income... Read more
FeaturedFinanceIF Insights: British businesses remain jittery as tax hit loomsIFM CorrespondentApril 24, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentApril 24, 2025 The threshold at which employers start paying the tax on each employee’s salary will be reduced from 9,100 pounds per year to 5,000 pounds... Read more
IndustryMagazineCan US energy sector go “Drill, Baby, Drill?”IFM CorrespondentApril 23, 2025June 5, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentApril 23, 2025June 5, 2025 Energy majors in the US have spent large amounts in increasing their oil and gas production in recent years... Read more
EconomyMagazineCan Claudia Sheinbaum break AMLO’s shadow?IFM CorrespondentApril 23, 2025June 5, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentApril 23, 2025June 5, 2025 Claudia Sheinbaum’s presidency represents a significant step forward for women in leadership in Mexico... Read more
IndustryMagazineWhy do countries still subsidise fossil fuels?IFM CorrespondentFebruary 25, 2025May 12, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentFebruary 25, 2025May 12, 2025 Fossil fuels are the leading source of greenhouse gas emissions, which are the primary driver of global warming... Read more
EconomyMagazineThailand’s economy in focus for 2025IFM CorrespondentFebruary 25, 2025May 12, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentFebruary 25, 2025May 12, 2025 A record-breaking 40 million visitors are expected to arrive in Thailand in 2025, up from 34 million in 2024... Read more
EconomyMagazineTrump’s America First: Trade, taxes, & growthIFM CorrespondentJanuary 13, 2025January 16, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentJanuary 13, 2025January 16, 2025 During his first term, Trump implemented numerous tariffs aimed at levelling the playing field for American manufacturers... Read more
EconomyFeaturedRachel Reeves suffers new setback as UK economy unexpectedly shrinksIFM CorrespondentDecember 19, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentDecember 19, 2024 Some businesses said that customers waiting for Rachel Reeves' statement had impacted turnover... Read more