CommoditiesMagazineCollapsing economies to spark global food crisisWebAdminJanuary 15, 2023January 16, 2023 by WebAdminJanuary 15, 2023January 16, 2023 COVID-19, the war in Ukraine, a fertilizer shortage, and climate change have broken our food systems... Read more
Asset ManagementFeaturedPension funds management company Profuturo completes 25 yearsIFM CorrespondentJuly 12, 2022July 14, 2022 by IFM CorrespondentJuly 12, 2022July 14, 2022 Profuturo's novel ESG practises aligns with its long-term vision of better portfolio management for the people of Mexico.... Read more
FeaturedInsuranceThe UN’s development arm launches insurance programme for developing nationsIFM CorrespondentSeptember 29, 2021 by IFM CorrespondentSeptember 29, 2021 The programme will cover socio-economic, climate and health-related disasters... Read more
EconomyFeaturedUK economy contracts 1.5% in the first quarter of 2021Pritam BordoloiMay 13, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMay 13, 2021 Surprisingly, the economy grew by 2.1% in March... Read more
EconomyFeaturedHalf of global workforce could lose their jobs, says ILOPritam BordoloiApril 30, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiApril 30, 2020 Wages of informal workers plunged 60% since the start of the pandemic... Read more
Social InitiativesFlexible donors power WFP with US$180mn to address crises, build resilienceInternational Finance DeskApril 6, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskApril 6, 2018February 27, 2020 With the backing of donor governments and other partners, WFP is responding to an unparalleled six large-scale hunger emergencies at the same time... Read more
EconomyThe UN calls for a ceasefire in SyriaInternational Finance DeskFebruary 7, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskFebruary 7, 2018February 27, 2020 A minimum of 55 deaths have been reported... Read more
EconomyGenocide does not happen by accident, says UN Secretary-GeneralInternational Finance DeskDecember 8, 2017 by International Finance DeskDecember 8, 2017 Urges for greater efforts to shelter those fleeing persecution... Read more
EconomyHiroshima to host twenty‑seventh UN‑Japan Conference on Disarmament IssuesInternational Finance DeskNovember 28, 2017 by International Finance DeskNovember 28, 2017 The event provides a forum for frank and interactive dialogue on pressing security, disarmament and non‑proliferation issues... Read more
Business LeadersEconomy‘Smart Money’ headed for investments in climate-friendly developmentInternational Finance DeskNovember 16, 2017 by International Finance DeskNovember 16, 2017 UN Secretary‑General António Guterres stressed on the need for more ambition... Read more