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These Islands Are Hopping
Many of the Caribbean’s small economies boast growth rates that put bigger economies to shame.
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Country Report
Ghana: Sustaining Growth Momentum
Ghana has been one of Africa’s star performers, boosted by expanding oil production. But currency volatility, foreign-investor jitters and an upcoming election pose challenges.
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Taiwan: Holding Pattern
Beset by global macro-economic trends and trade tensions, Taiwanese businesses and policy-makers are taking steps to revive growth—especially in tech.
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Mexico: Flirting With Recession
Pemex woes, trade drama with the US and a slowdown in infrastructure projects threaten the new president’s promises of a growth revival.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Senegal: Strength In Diversity
Senegal enjoys a broad range of economic drivers, political stability and a long-range development plan designed to appeal to foreign investors.
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Bad Loans Bite Back In China
The takeover of a commercial bank for the first time in nearly two decades highlights the urgency of banking reform in China.
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Bahrain Rises To The Challenge: Q&A With Al Baraka Banking Group CEO Adnan Ahmed Yousif
Adnan Ahmed Yousif, president and CEO of Al Baraka Banking Group, talks with Global Finance about fintech, the changing regulatory environment and hurdles to overcome.
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Bahrain: Back On The Map
The GCC’s smallest state is betting it can top its ambitious neighbors in building a fintech hub.
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China: A Bad Time For Trade Wars
The US-China trade war comes atop an economic slowdown and a potential debt crisis. Increasing consumption and innovation remain China’s key challenges.
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Dubai: Ties That Bind
Dubai is remaking itself as an infotech hub. But strong ties to the regional oil sector are keeping the economy on a roller coaster.
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Family Business: Passing It On
The Gulf’s giant family-owned companies will soon see a massive generational shift. Can they adapt their business culture?
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Head Of The Family Business: Q&A With Alea Global Group CEO Mohammad Al Duaij
Mohammad Al Duaij studied finance in the UK and worked in several Kuwaiti financial institutions before taking the helm of Alea Global Group, a real estate and private-equity investment conglomerate founded by his parents.