Why the world has started stockpiling food again – The Irish Times
In the early 18th century, Finland was familiar with the fear of hunger. A famine fuelled by an…
World Bank revises up 2026, 2027 growth forecasts for Türkiye
The Turkish economy is estimated to have closed 2025 with a higher-than-expected growth, the World Bank said on…
India overtakes Japan as world’s fourth largest economy, eyes top 3 in 2026
India has overtaken Japan as the world’s fourth-largest economy – and officials hope to pass Germany within three…
World Bank approves $700 million to bolster Pakistan’s macroeconomic stability
Islamabad: The World Bank has approved USD 700 million in financing for Pakistan under a multi-year initiative aimed…
World Bank warns developing world ‘not out of danger’ as debt costs hit record
By Libby George LONDON, Dec 3 (Reuters) – The gap between developing nations’ debt servicing costs and new…
Türkiye, World Bank work on $6B financing for power transmission
Türkiye has launched efforts with the World Bank to secure up to $6 billion in financing to expand…
EU Pledges €7 Billion to Renewable Energy in Africa
The European Union pledged €7 billion ($8.1 billion) toward boosting renewable-energy generation and increasing electricity access in Africa.…
How diversification could redefine ‘Made in Bangladesh’
In the bustling factories of Dhaka and Gazipur, millions of workers stitch together the fabric of Bangladesh’s economic…
‘No’ to 65-70 withdrawal age for EPF
PETALING JAYA: Seniors are pushing back against the World Bank’s proposal to raise the Employees Provident Fund (EPF)…
World Bank calls on Malaysia to ‘significantly expand’ social pensions amid ageing population
They define social pensions as transfers to the elderly that are financed by general government revenues – meaning…
China Finds Costly New Way of Boosting Xi’s Global Yuan Push
China is leveraging its position as the world’s largest creditor to help broaden usage of the yuan, offering…
China Must Set ‘Aggressive’ Consumption Goal, Stephen Roach Says
Former Morgan Stanley Asia chairman Stephen Roach said China must target consumption accounting for half of economic output…