Economics, Policy & Regulation
Saudi Arabia Hits Milestone In Shift Away From Oil Economy
With Saudi Arabia’s non-oil sector reaching 50% of GDP for the first time last year, the Gulf nation marked a...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
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Economics, Policy & Regulation
Climate Reporting: SEC Breaks Ranks With EU
Climate-related reporting for large public companies just got murkier. At least, that’s one takeaway from the US Securities and Exchange...
Technology
Flexible Shifts Gain Traction
Since the end of the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns, flexibility appears to be the new normal. Even the distribution and manufacturing...
Emerging & Frontier Markets
South Africa: Overcoming Headwinds
South Africa seeks the return of foreign investment. South Africa, with the continent’s most diverse and sophisticated economy, retains its...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
MENA Grows Despite Instability
Despite many unexpected obstacles in the past year, economic growth in the Middle East and North Africa region continued. The...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
ESG’s Future In Asia
The global sustainability trend has hit a snag the last two years. In the US, the movement to incorporate environmental,...
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Hong Kong: Lower Valuation Prompts Privatization
A greater number of companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) are going private. In the first quarter...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Bank Of Japan Ends Negative Interest Rate Policy
When the Bank of Japan (BoJ) announced a new short-term interest rate target in the 0% to 0.1% range last...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Venezuela: Deflation Strikes
Prices falling in Venezuela? Yes, for the moment. In February, President Nicolas Maduro’s ravaged economy saw its first month of...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
China: Foreign Direct Investment Hits 30-Year Low
A collapse in foreign direct investment into mainland China has brought FDI to a 30-year low. Beijing’s State Administration of...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
European Commission President Starts Reelection Bid
Ursula von der Leyen announced she will pursue a second term as president of the European Commission. With the endorsement...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Egypt To Benefit From More Intra-Africa Trade
With implementation of a new trade deal taking hold, two new reports see a leadership role for Egypt. Two recent...