German and Nigerian classical musicians’ mutual influence
The foreign ministers of Germany and Nigeria pledged to strengthen their countries' partnership in areas such as the economy, energy, and migration.…
How Macri has failed to turn Argentina’s economy around
How Macri has failed to turn Argentina's economy around…
Protests over economy, corruption target Lebanon’s elite
Anger at Lebanon's ruling elites is spilling onto streets across the country. For a second day, tens of thousands called for the government to fall over corruption, a collapsing economy and poor…
China’s GDP growth slows to 27-year low
The Chinese economy grew an underwhelming 6% in quarter three, its weakest rate in at least 27 years. An ongoing trade war with the US continues to weigh on the world's second-largest…
BofA China economist says achieving 5.8% growth is not an easy job
Helen Qiao, a chief greater China economist at Bank of America, discusses China’s economy, PBOC stimulus, and the boosting of imports of U.S. consumer goods. Marc Chandler, a global forex managing partner…
Shipping sector gears itself for new emissions regulations
The shipping industry has long been one of the most important to the world economy, and one of the most destructive to the environment. New regulations come into effect on January 1…
Zimbabwe president calls for patience in fixing ailing economy
Zimbabwe president calls for patience in fixing ailing economy…
Endeavor Nigeria Forum 2019
Endeavor Nigeria selects, mentors and accelerates the best high-impact entrepreneurs in the region, supporting them to scale their companies and multiply their personal impact for the benefit of their local ecosystems and…
Goldman recommends 10-year local Egyptian bonds
Farouk Soussa, vice president for MENA economics research at Goldman Sachs Group Inc., talks about Middle East economies' dependence on oil, the governments' policies, and Egyptian bonds. He speaks with Tracy Alloway…
Botswana President Masisi on how global slowdown, trade wars are affecting gem prices and exports
Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi said global economic slowdown is affecting both diamond sales and prices negatively. It is also having a knock-on effect on Botswana’s economy, but the government expects the downturn…
German business confidence plunges amid recession fears
A survey by Germany's Ifo economic think tank has revealed a long-lasting negative mood in the business sector. Ifo's executive index dropped for the 11th time in 12 months.…