Digital Infrastructure: The New Foundation of Economic Growth
For generations, economic development was closely associated with physical infrastructure. Roads connected villages with cities, power plants supplied energy to...
Economic Growth
Estonia’s Average Monthly Wage Climbs to €2,243
Date: September 4, 2026Country: EstoniaCategory: Estonia News / Economy Global Affairs AI Generated Symbolic Photo Salaries Rise 5.5% as Estonian...
Swiss Economy Surges 1.5% as Pharma Sector Drives Growth
Date: September 4, 2026Country: SwitzerlandCategory: Switzerland News / Economy Strong Pharmaceutical Performance Lifts Swiss Economic Growth BERN: Switzerland's economy recorded...
Saudi Arabia Advances Six Industrial Investment Projects Worth SAR 2.8 Billion
Saudi Arabia is moving ahead with six new investment opportunities in the water sector, with projects carrying a combined investment...
Spain Adds More Than 679,000 Social Security Affiliates Over the Past Year
Spain's labour market has continued to show strong annual growth, with the number of people registered with Social Security increasing...
Japan Unveils New Measures to Strengthen Economic Growth and Energy Security
Japan has announced a fresh set of government measures aimed at supporting economic growth, strengthening energy security and preparing the...
WTO Public Forum 2026 Programme Reveals 113 Sessions on the Future of Services Trade
The World Trade Organization has released the full programme for the 2026 WTO Public Forum, bringing together more than 500...
Croatia Inflation Rises to 4.1% as Energy Costs Drive August Price Growth
Croatia's annual inflation rate increased to 4.1% in August 2026, according to preliminary figures released by the country's statistics office,...
Malaysia Raises Small-Business Financing to RM6 Billion as New Support Measures Take Effect
Malaysia has expanded financial support for small businesses, traders and home-based entrepreneurs as the government introduces a new package of...
Israel Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate to 3.25% as Economy Shows Stronger Growth
The Bank of Israel has reduced its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3.25%, citing moderating inflation and...
South Africa Reports Stronger Trade Position as July Surplus Reaches R20.1 Billion
South Africa recorded a preliminary trade surplus of R20.1 billion in July 2026, according to the latest trade statistics released...
Government Highlights 7.8% First-Quarter GDP Growth as Sign of Strong Economic Momentum
India’s government has highlighted the country’s latest economic performance after real GDP growth reached 7.8% in the first quarter of...
G20 Trade Accelerates in Second Quarter of 2026 as Goods and Services Demand Strengthens
Paris: International trade across the G20 economies gained momentum in the second quarter of 2026, with stronger merchandise imports and...
ASEAN Growth Lifts Millions Out of Poverty as Economic Expansion Creates New Environmental Challenges
Manila: Strong economic growth across Southeast Asia has helped millions of people move out of extreme poverty over the past...
AI Could Deliver a Major Growth Boost for Sub-Saharan Africa, IMF Finds
Washington: Artificial intelligence could become a significant driver of economic growth across Sub-Saharan Africa if countries move quickly to expand...
Land Degradation Threatens Global Food Systems and Economic Growth, World Bank Warns
Washington: Land degradation is emerging as a major threat to agriculture, global supply chains and long-term economic development, with up...
Trump Highlights G20 Finance Meeting in North Carolina, Praises U.S. Economic Strategy
President Donald Trump participates in a joint press conference alongside Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida,...
IMF Warns Emerging Economies Face Tougher Growth Environment as Global Risks Mount
Global Economy AI Generated Photo Washington, Emerging and developing economies are confronting a more complicated economic environment as geopolitical tensions,...
Guyana Emerges as One of the World’s Fastest-Growing Economies, IDB Report Says
Georgetown, Guyana continues to stand out among the world’s fastest-growing economies as its expanding oil industry drives exceptionally strong economic...
UNDP and Bangladesh Discuss Stronger Investment, Trade and MSME Cooperation
BANGLADESH AI Generated Image Dhaka, The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has indicated that it is prepared to strengthen its...
UNDP Seeks Stronger Partnership With Bangladesh to Boost Investment and Trade
BANGLADESH AI Generated Image Dhaka, The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has expressed its willingness to deepen cooperation with Bangladesh...
OECD Economy Expands 0.5% in Second Quarter as Global Growth Shows Mixed Signals
GLOBAL DATA AI Generated Image Paris, Economic activity across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) area strengthened slightly...
Why Current Account Imbalances Persist in the Global Economy
Current account imbalances remain one of the most persistent features of the international economy. Some countries regularly record large surpluses,...
Investing in the World’s Poorest Countries Can Strengthen Global Prosperity
Investment in the world’s poorest countries can have benefits that extend far beyond their borders. Expanding access to finance, infrastructure,...
IMF Warns Global Economic Imbalances Are Widening Again as China’s Surplus Expands
Global current account imbalances widened further in 2025, marking a renewed reversal of the narrowing trend that followed the global...
World Bank Income Groups 2025: How Countries Are Classified by Income
The World Bank’s latest income classification provides a snapshot of how economies around the world compare based on gross national...
World Bank Reclassifies Six Countries as Income Levels Shift in 2026
The World Bank has announced a major update to its global income classifications, with six economies moving into higher income...
Europe’s Globalisation Model Faces a New Test as Trade Becomes More Fragmented
Brussels: Europe’s economic model is facing a major test as rising geopolitical tensions, tariffs, supply-chain risks and tougher competition reshape...
Sovereign Wealth Funds Surge Past $15 Trillion as State-Owned Investment Power Expands
Global Finance, August 16, 2026: Sovereign wealth funds have emerged as some of the most powerful long-term investors in the...
World Bank Income Classifications Show Major Shift in Global Economic Landscape Since 1987
New Delhi, August 16, 2026: The global economic landscape has undergone a significant transformation over the past four decades, with...
Global Youth Unemployment Rises to 67 Million as Young Workers Face a Tougher Jobs Market
Geneva, August 13, 2026 — The global employment outlook for young people has taken a worrying turn, with the number...
China’s Weak Domestic Demand Raises Fresh Questions About Economic Recovery
China's latest economic figures are drawing renewed attention to the strength of domestic demand, with July data showing softer consumer-price...
Western and Central Africa Set to Become Home to One in Five of the World’s Young People by 2050
Western and Central Africa is approaching a defining demographic moment. By 2050, nearly one in five young people worldwide is...
Global Inequality Remains a Major Challenge as UN Finds Uneven Progress Across Countries
The world has made some progress in reducing economic inequality, but the latest United Nations statistics show that the gains...
IMF Keeps Global Growth Outlook at 3% as War Risks and AI Boom Pull Economy in Opposite Directions
The global economy is showing greater resilience than many expected despite geopolitical tensions, energy disruptions and uncertainty surrounding international trade....
Global Financial Markets Balance Geopolitical Risks and Economic Uncertainty
Global financial markets continue to navigate a complex environment shaped by geopolitical tensions, central bank policies, inflation concerns, and slowing...
The Books Shaping the Future of the Global Economy
In an era marked by economic uncertainty, technological disruption, and geopolitical rivalry, understanding global economic trends has become more important...
Global Markets Navigate Uncertainty as Oil Prices and Geopolitical Tensions Shape Investor Sentiment
Global financial markets experienced another day of cautious trading as investors balanced corporate earnings, fluctuating oil prices, geopolitical developments, and...
Landlocked Developing Countries Day: Why 32 Nations Without Coastlines Need Greater Global Support
Introduction Every year, the international community observes Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) Day to raise awareness about the unique economic, social,...
Corporate Earnings Shape Global Market Sentiment as Investors Focus on Profits and Future Growth
The latest corporate earnings season has become a defining force in global financial markets, with investors closely examining quarterly results...
