Lower inequality: A critical measure to align development and climate goals
Are the goals of combating climate change and ending global poverty at odds with each other? This column estimates the economic growth needed to reduce
From the horse’s mouth: Technical education is a changer for girls interested in STEM
Adolescent girls in Sub-Sharan Africa (SSA) are at a higher risk of dropping out of upper secondary school. According to UNESCO, over 19.3 million adolescent
China EV overcapacity fix would be a crowd pleaser
China has admitted its electric-car drive has gone too far. The country’s vice minister of industry and information technology on Friday pledged to reduce EV
Powerful 7.1 earthquake strikes Kyrgyzstan-Xinjiang border, several injuries reported
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Kyrgyzstan-Xinjiang border region on Tuesday with reports of several injuries and collapsed houses, Chinese state media reported. The epicentre
20th Edition of Cyber Security Summit: Singapore
22nd & 23rd February 2024, Navigating the Cybersecurity Landscape Singapore, January 18: In the heart of Southeast Asia’s technological revolution, Singapore’s vibrant digital landscape is
Implementing the Trade Facilitation Agreement should boost trade among African Continental Free Trade Area members
The main objective of the African Continental Free Trade Area is to eliminate trade barriers and boost intra-Africa trade. This column argues that implementing the
Homeward bound: How migrants seek out familiar climates
‘Climate matching’ refers to the idea that migrants seek out destinations with climates similar to those of their origin. This column analyses flows of German,
Bank CEOs, huddled in private in Davos, worry about competition, economy – sources
Bank CEOs meeting in private at the world Economic Forum on Wednesday aired concerns about the competitve risks from fintech firms and private lenders, and
Morgan Stanley revenue beats on dealmaking rebound, takes $535 million in charges
Morgan Stanley’s revenue beat fourth-quarter expectations on Tuesday, as debt underwriting powered a rebound in investment banking, but its profit took a hit due to $535
Why the middle class benefits from inflation
Central banks and the media have focused on the negative effect of inflation on real incomes. While this income effect is particularly salient for consumers,
