Chinese workers return to Africa as lucrative job opportunities beckon
Chinese workers are returning to Africa in their thousands, reversing a decade-long decline and signalling a renewed focus…
China’s Hainan Free Trade Port heralds new era of openness
An iPhone that costs about $100 less might not sound like a trade policy story, but in China’s…
Chartbook 420 Is “decline” really Europe’s problem. Or is Europe the more agreeable downleg of a K-shaped OECD?
Is Europe in decline? 2025 was certainly a rough year. Europe is divided and struggling to concert its…
Homeowners warned as big banks clash over more interest rate cuts next year
Westpac chief economist Luci Ellis has forecast rate cuts. Picture: Jane Dempster High levels of mortgage stress and…
Beware of central economic forecasts for 2026
By Mohamed El-Erian* Forecasting a central scenario for the US economy in 2026 appears to be a straightforward exercise.…
Contactless card £100 payment limit to be lifted next year but Britons face two major ‘risks’
Contactless card limits could be lifted from the current £100 limit for millions of Britons next year but…
China’s largest offshore oil production base, Bohai Oilfield, sees 2025 output exceed 40 million tons
A CNOOC oilfield in Bohai Sea Photo: Courtesy of CNOOC China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC) on Sunday…
Christmas Holiday, GDP, Consumer Confidence, Jobless Claims
Toshi Sasaki / Getty Images The Christmas holiday means a shortened week for traders. Traders will get some…
South Africa and Morocco Joins Tunisia, Egypt, Mauritius, Seychelles, and More Countries in Boosting Africa’s Tourism Growth in 2025
Home » AFRICA » South Africa and Morocco Joins Tunisia, Egypt, Mauritius, Seychelles, and More Countries in Boosting…
China’s cabinet clears path for VAT law to take effect next month
The State Council has approved draft regulations for implementing China’s new value-added tax (VAT) law, which is aimed…
Dangote finally explains why his cement is cheaper outside Nigeria
Aliko Dangote is the richest man in Africa Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has explained that the price…
Top economists call for halt to Sri Lanka debt repayments after Cyclone Ditwah | Economics
A group of the world’s top economists – including the Nobel prize winner Joseph Stiglitz – have called…