IMF official: Global economy resilient but uneven across regions

Serbia possesses great potential for cooperation with BRICS countries — minister

The vector of economic development is increasingly shifting toward the East and the BRICS nations, Nenad Popovic noted

EDB's expansion to 11 countries reframes Central Asia's place in global finance

EDB's expansion to 11 countries reframes Central Asia's place in global finance

Dubai Highlights Competitive Lifestyle Value and Regional Resilience in Julius Baer’s Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report 2026

Released amid a dynamic and complex global economic landscape, the Julius Baer Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report 2026 highlights the effects of geopolitical tensions, evolving trade routes, and volatile foreign exchange markets. Even with resilient financial markets, these macroeconomic shifts are significantly altering the cost of living for the worlds affluent. Globally, the price of [] The post Dubai Highlights Competitive Lifestyle Value and Regional Resilience in Julius Baer’s Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report 2026 appeared first on Middle East News 247.

PEARLENE GOVENDER | How global megatrends are reshaping offshore investment strategies

Globalisation is in reverse and AI now dominates much of what we do. These changes and others mean resilience is the key word for portfolios, writes Pearlene Govender

Unprecedented escalation in region requires combined regional, international efforts to bolster security, stability: GCCSG

Unprecedented escalation in region requires combined regional, international efforts to bolster security, stability: GCCSG

SA's quiet break-up: Why the enclave economy is now the most important investment thesis in the country

SA's quiet break-up: Why the enclave economy is now the most important investment thesis in the country

The fragility of the world’s economic resilience

Are we invulnerable or just plain lucky?

Asia FX Talking: Large export flows yet to help North Asian FX

ASIA/PACIFIC: Trade data continues to suggest that North Asian currencies should be enjoying the benefits of large export flows. That is not the case yet for Korea and Taiwan, while China's FX regime remains well controlled. Expect authorities to continue efforts to support local currencies – efforts which could prove successful if the dollar turns later this year

Ajomale-McWord: Nigeria’s Reforms Are Reopening States To Foreign Investment, Economic Autonomy

Founder of Global AfriDiplomats Ajomale-McWord says ongoing reforms are empowering Nigerian states to attract foreign investment and drive regional economic development independently.

I-Com: Europe risks falling behind in the energy, automotive, and pharmaceuticals sectors

The report by the Institute for Competitiveness, presented to the European Parliament, paints a picture of a continent that is structurally lagging behind China and the United States in terms of energy patents, electricity prices, connectivity, and access to medicines

Export rerouting erodes Nigeria’s gains despite N7.55trn trade surplus — NESG

By Yinka Kolawole The Nigerian Economic Summit Group, NESG, has warned that export rerouting through neighbouring countries is undermining Nigeria’s trade competitiveness and depriving the economy of significant domestic value, despite the country’s impressive N7.55 trillion trade surplus recorded in the first quarter of 2026. The warning comes as data from the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, [] The post Export rerouting erodes Nigeria’s gains despite N7.55trn trade surplus — NESG appeared first on Vanguard News.

A Tale of Two Countries

A Tale of Two Countries

IT, emerging tech, agriculture key focus as Japan industry leaders highlight deepening India partnership

Speaking on the sidelines of the India-Japan Joint Economic Forum in the national capital, industry representatives from both countries underlined the complementary strengths of India and Japan and expressed optimism about expanding cooperation across high-tech and rural economy sectors.

Global economy fragile despite US-Iran truce: RBI

Global economy fragile despite US-Iran truce: RBI

The World Bank has elevated Vietnam and the Philippines to upper-middle-income status—but now they face ‘a far more demanding phase of development’

Both countries must now escape the middle income trap that has stalled several of their Southeast Asian peers.

Global Markets: Fundamentals Have The Floor

Global Markets: Fundamentals Have The Floor

The Openness That Powered Germany’s Economy Is Now Its Biggest Weakness

The country that once led the world in exports has been stuck in neutral since before the Covid-19 pandemic.

Globalisation isn’t dead, just ‘transformed,’ says IMF chief economist

Globalisation isn’t dead, just ‘transformed,’ says IMF chief economist

India wants to make more at home. So why are imports still surging?

Experts highlight most developing countries have higher imports, especially of technology and capital goods but problems arise when financing them become a challenge, domestic capabilities don’t scale up

Beyond the Upper-Middle-Income Milestone: Making growth work for every Filipino

THE WORLD Bank’s decision to reclassify the Philippines as an Upper-Middle-Income Country marks an important chapter in the country’s long economic journey. With Gross National Income (GNI) per capita rising

Pembangunan industri EV tidak wajar disandar pada pelaburan asing

KUALA LUMPUR: Pembangunan industri kenderaan elektrik (EV) negara tidak wajar disandarkan kepada kemasukan pelaburan asing semata-mata. Menteri Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani berkata, ia harus diimbangi dengan lonjakan nilai tambah domestik, pemerkasaan rangkaian vendor tempatan dan pelaksanaan pemindahan teknologi. “Langkah strategik ini amat penting bagi memastikan ekosistem automotif tempatan kekal kompetitif, ... Read more The post Pembangunan industri EV tidak wajar disandar pada pelaburan asing appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

IMF: Global Economy Stands at Crossroads Between Iran War Risks, Technology Boom

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the global economy is facing a critical turning point between the negative effects of geopolitical conflicts and the growth opportunities created by rapid technological advances.

Branko Milanovic, economist: 'There will be no return to neoliberal ideology'

Asian shock, Western decline and the rise of national-liberalism: The expert on global inequality analyzes the fractures of modern capitalism in an interview with Le Monde.

Normative shift in fiscal federalism

Fiscal issues. 16th Finance Commission’s stress on States’ contribution to national GDP could widen inter-State disparities

‘Green’ conspiracies

It’s happening all over Europe: The “green” transition is being blamed for all sorts of economic woes and presented as yet another conspiracy by the elite at the expense of the masses.

These are the heavyweights countries shaping Africa's economic future

5 of Africa's largest economies, including Nigeria, contribute 1.4 trillion to GDP, revealing stark economic disparity and growth challenges across the continent.

Britain vs. America: 1976 v. 2026

Photo Credit: PicrylBy John PerryThese two countries have gone in very different directions since 1976. What will become of them now?

Nigeria Shifts Focus from Economic Reforms to Inclusive Growth

The Nigerian government says the country has successfully navigated the most difficult phase of its economic reforms and is now focused on accelerating broad-based and inclusive growth that delivers tangible benefits to citizens and businesses. At the Nigeria Employers’ Summit 2026 in Abuja, the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, [] The post Nigeria Shifts Focus from Economic Reforms to Inclusive Growth appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Ethiopia’s decision to join the New Development Bank: unlocking new avenues for development financing  

By Amanuel Tadesse The global development finance architecture is undergoing a profound transformation. As developing countries seek greater access to affordable, sustainable, and diversified sources of financing, new multilateral institutions are emerging to complement traditional international financial mechanisms. Among the most prominent of these institutions is the New Development Bank (NDB), established by the BRICS []

Why Alat Free Economic Zone emerging as Eurasia's next manufacturing hub

The structural evolution of regional trade corridors has entered a transformative phase, driven by the global competition for supply chain resilience and near-shoring advantages. Within this context, the recent legislative amendment granting a fifteen-year customs duty exemption for goods produced within the Alat Free Economic Zone represents a calculated shift in state-directed economic architecture.

Opinion| South Sudan’s financial reset: Currency swaps, hybrid regimes, and going digital

The global financial architecture is undergoing its most profound structural realignment since Bretton Woods. Buffeted The post Opinion| South Sudan’s financial reset: Currency swaps, hybrid regimes, and going digital appeared first on Radio Tamazuj.

Gulf capital flowing into Asia as Hong Kong-Middle East trade up 35%: Paul Chan

Capital from the Gulf region is showing signs of flowing into Asia, according to Hong Kong’s finance chief, as bilateral trade between the Middle East and the city rose 35 per cent in the first five months of the year. In his weekly blog on Sunday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said Hong Kong and the Middle East had deepened ties in the areas of the economy, trade, finance, innovation and technology (IT), and culture over the past few years. While trade between the Gulf Arab States and...

What are the implications of a K-shaped economy?

What are the implications of a K-shaped economy?

Armenia's Pashinyan backs stronger energy links with Türkiye and Azerbaijan

Prime minister says deeper regional integration could support green transition and energy security

Zambia’s GDP Is Likely to Leapfrog: Why the GDP Rebasing Exercise Could Transform the Country’s Economic Profile

By Prof. Lubinda Haabazoka By any economic standard, Zambia is on the verge of one of the most significant statistical transformations in its modern history. While many people associate economic growth solely with factories being built, mines opening, or exports increasing, there is another important process that can dramatically change how a country’s economy is [] The post Zambia’s GDP Is Likely to Leapfrog: Why the GDP Rebasing Exercise Could Transform the Country’s Economic Profile first appeared on Mwebantu.

To defend against hybrid attacks, governments should team up with the private sector

With risks proliferating globally, countries now have the opportunity to work with businesses and innovate.