IMF upgrades Asia’s growth forecast, warns of risks

Economic activity in the Asia-Pacific was holding up better than expected in April, despite the region bearing the brunt of U.S. tariffs, said Krishna Srinivasan,
Decoupling without deglobalisation: The new geography of trade blocs

As geopolitical tensions rise, fears of deglobalisation have taken centre stage. However, world trade has remained surprisingly resilient, at least through 2023. This column uses
Global trade remains strong despite policy changes, uncertainty: UNCTAD

Trade in both goods and services recorded solid gains compared with the first quarter. Global trade expanded by about $500 billion in the first half

