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The Caribbean | Change Of Diet

A new agricultural initiative in the Caribbean aspires to reduce both obesity and dependence on cheap food imports. Can it spur eco-nomic growth too? After decades anchored to tourism and commodity exports, the Caribbean region is shifting to development through ...

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Hard Struggle Ahead For Latin America And The Caribbean

China’s slowdown and trade uncertainties combine with domestic turbulence to make 2019 a year of low expectations for Latin America.

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The Caucasus: Progress In A Troubled Region

Broadly positive developments last year suggest reform and economic development could take deeper root in 2019.

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The Levant’s Return To Confidence

In the aftermath of revolution and civil war, the storied trading region seeks to convince investors it’s time to come back.

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Banking On Tech

How far will MENA banks go in embracing digital innovation? Global Finance’s Dubai conference explored various approaches to rapid change in the banking sector.

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Opportunities, Uncertainty, and Slow Growth

Low productivity, low investment rates and political uncertainty still hamper Latin America’s biggest markets. Financial innovation might help.

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The Caribbean: So Close To The U.S.

Cash remittances to the Caribbean have fallen due to crackdowns on criminal activity in the financial sector but fintechs are picking up some of the slack.

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Central America Rising

The sun is shining on the region’s economies, but sustaining growth will hinge on US polices on immigration, trade and aid.

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The Philippines Are Hot—Too Hot?

While enjoying robust growth and launching big infrastructure plans, The Philippines face potential inflation and growing trade deficits.

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Romania: World-Class Frontier

Romania has a troublesome reputation but robust growth, and is working to raise its game through the tech industry and improvements to the business environment.

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Central and Eastern Europe Showing Spirit

With popular elected leaders and strong growth in their economies, the sometimes-feisty CEE nations are standing tall—and keeping an eye on corruption and labor costs.

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Southeast Asia: Export Boom Continues

Southeast Asian nations are benefiting from the return of global growth, with more room to grow capacity and exports—even as wages trend upward.