The April 2023 Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable: Time for meaningful debt restructuring
In advance of the next meeting of the Sovereign Debt Roundtable on April 12, I want to provide a quick update on recent developments and
Remembering the lessons of COVID-19 to build resilience for future shocks in Europe and Central Asia
From January 2020 until recently, COVID-19 dominated international headlines and our thoughts. Europe and Central Asia were severely hit by COVID-19, facing among the highest excess
Climate Change and Paris Alignment: “The Climate is Changing, and So Are We”
Our upcoming Spring Meetings will focus on Reshaping Development for a New Era – this is an excellent opportunity to take stock of progress being made to
The difficulty of designating gatekeepers under the EU Digital Markets Act
The impact and effectiveness of the European Union’s new landmark digital competition law, the Digital Markets Act , will depend on the designation of ‘gatekeepers’ –
Is Europe failing on import diversification?
In the discussion on European Union strategic sovereignty – the idea that the EU should not be dependent on other economies – there are broadly
Mercedes set to invest billions in e-vehicles plants
Mercedes will invest billions of dollars to modernise its plants in China, Germany and Hungary over the coming years, magazine Automobilwoche reported, as the carmaker prepares
Taiwan financial regulator says will oversee crypto currencies
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission will be the main overseer of crypto currencies on the island, the head of the regulator said on Monday. Huang Tien-mu
Bitcoin climbs to 9-month high as bank turmoil sparks rally
Bitcoin climbed to a nine-month high on Monday as turmoil in the banking sector drives some investors to turn to digital assets, as the cryptocurrency
Pinduoduo owner’s revenue falls short on weak China consumer spending
PDD Holdings Inc, which owns discount e-commerce platforms Pinduoduo and Temu, missed expectations on Monday for fourth-quarter revenue as China’s post-reopening consumer recovery remains patchy.
Uber, Lyft trade group asks Biden’s labor nominee to explain position on gig workers
A trade group representing rideshare and delivery companies such as Uber and Lyft is asking President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Labor, Julie
