Bhutan’s Economy to Moderately Grow in 2019 and 2020 on Strong Hydropower and Tourism Outlooks
Economic growth in Bhutan is forecast to strengthen moderately, buoyed
by the industry and services sectors, according to a new Asian Development Bank
(ADB) report.
The Asian
Development...
SMEs turning to alternative financing instruments as growth slows in bank lending
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are turning
to non-bank financing sources at a faster pace than in the past, as bank
lending to them has risen...
Further reforms in Japan needed to meet the challenges of population ageing and high public debt
The Japanese economy is undergoing the longest
expansion in its post-war history, marked by strong job creation and business
investment. Government policy must overcome the intertwined...
Smart housing prototype shows promise in rapidly urbanizing Africa
Africa is urbanizing fast, as its population grows and many flocks to
cities in search of jobs, education and healthcare.
Studies show that hundreds of...
Only 19 Percent of Business Leaders Say They Are Ready to Lead the Social Enterprise
Amid rapid technological, economic and social change, it is important
for organizations to move beyond mission statements and social impact programs
to put humans at the...
Deep Electrification Powered by Renewables Key for a Climate-Safe Future
As the urgency to take bold climate action grows, new analysis by the
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) finds that scaling-up renewable
energy combined with electrification...
The state of the Energy Union explained
The EU Commission publishes the fourth State of the Energy Union report.
The State of the Energy Union Report is an important tool to highlight...
Why Al Maryah Island? Everything about Abu Dhabi’s newest business and lifestyle destination
Abu Dhabi, meaning Land of the Gazelle, has been at crossroads of
commerce and culture for centuries. Today, the Emirate, is a modern, cosmopolitan
hub for...
Polish Economy to Slow Slightly, Fiscal Deficit to Grow
Poland’s economic growth rate is projected to slow to
4.0% in 2019, down from over 5.0% in 2018, according to the World Bank’s latest
Economic Update...
Trust is the most important ingredient in successful blockchain implementations
What the aerospace industry
doesn’t know about its planes is costing it serious money. And what it could do
with all that knowledge has the potential...