Japan pushes fast budget passage as food tax cuts, funding debated
Japan’s new government is pushing to fast-track its budget and tax agenda, with food tax cuts and funding…
Cuba says airlines can no longer refuel on the island as US blockade deepens energy crisis
A Viva Aerobus Airline jet is towed at the Jose Marti International Airport as Cuba warned international airlines…
Financial account recorded $2b surplus in first half of FY26, overall BOP remains positive
Supported by the strong financial account surplus, Bangladesh’s overall balance of payments recorded a surplus of $1.94 billion…
Bangladesh secures reduced 19% US tariff, exemption for some apparel made with US material; slightly higher than India
Bangladesh has secured a reduced 19% U.S. tariff under a trade agreement signed between the two countries on…
South Africa’s farm exports hit $15.1bn record as US shipments slump
The figure represents a 10 percent year-on-year increase and marks the seventh consecutive annual rise in agricultural exports,…
GT Voice: China’s consumption vitality can help India boost trade resilience
Illustration: Chen Xia/GT India’s tea exports reportedly climbed to a record high in 2025, driven by an increase…
Economic Models Are Overlooking a Looming Diesel Crisis
We are starting to see the beginnings of deglobalization: Countries are increasingly at odds with each other. There…
Greece’s Exports Prove Resilient in 2025 Despite Global Tensions
Greece’s exports remain resilient in 2025, with strong non-energy sector growth offsetting the drop in petroleum shipments. Credit:…
Ghana’s flawed gold ambition | Semafor
As gold prices soar, Ghana’s leaders have a rare opportunity to solve the country’s long-standing challenge: To transform…
White House adviser Hassett expects smaller jobs numbers
WASHINGTON, Feb 9 (Reuters) – White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Monday that ​Americans could see…
ECB unlikely to react to a temporary dip below 2% inflation – Nagel
Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel indicated that the ECB will likely overlook a temporary dip in inflation below its…
IMF data compares Africa’s biggest economies in 1990 and 2026, showing how South Africa, Egypt and Nigeria dominate growth while the continent still lags global GDP expansion.
International Monetary Fund (IMF) data shows that Africa’s nominal GDP rose from about $631.2 billion in 1990 to…