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Economic outlooks diverging in second quarter
Business, Published on 24/04/2021
» It is becoming obvious that the global economy, especially in some of the richer nations, is recovering. Recent indicators such as retail sales, industrial production, purchasing managers' indices and labour market indicators, show good signs of revival.
The way forward for investors
Business, Published on 03/03/2021
» The year 2020 was one that many wish to forget -- a year that saw economies, businesses, communities and individuals affected by a global pandemic. Countries went into lockdown and we had to adapt to very different ways of living and working.
Markets rise as deaths slow in hotspots: Virus update
Published on 06/04/2020
» Germany and Spain reported lower numbers of new cases, a tentative sign that lockdown measures are easing the outbreak.
'Sleeping elephant' awakens
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 20/08/2018
» Umesh Thakur says he has never had it so easy and comfortable. The 30-year-old lentil vendor in Greater Noida, 40 kilometres east of New Delhi, has more than doubled his profits, built a new house, opened a new shop and bought furniture, a deep-freezer and two high-end mobile phones in the last six months.
The cashless society is just another creepy fantasy
News, Elaine Ou, Published on 21/10/2016
» It's fun to imagine a world without cash.
Singapore economy falls in Q2
Published on 14/07/2015
» Singapore’s economy contracted more than analysts predicted last quarter, underscoring the weakening outlook for Asian nations amid sluggish global growth.
10 likely consequences of 'No' vote
News, Mohamed A El-Erian, Published on 08/07/2015
» By heeding their government's advice and voting "No" in the referendum on Sunday, Greek citizens sent an unambiguous message.
Philippines wins Moody’s upgrade
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/12/2014
» The Philippines won a second rating upgrade from Moody’s Investors Service in just over a year, even as the central bank highlighted growth risks in refraining from raising interest rates on Thursday.