Economy & Markets
Chinese Usage of Non Tariff Barriers- Symbol of Double Speak on Free Trade
China’s rise as an economic powerhouse is often attributed to the comparative advantages it has in terms of cheap labor and manufacturing. However, less...
St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2018: Building a Trust Economy
SPIEF 2018 was held under the slogan “Building a Trust Economy,” and this year reached new heights, both in terms of scale and results....
Business Chemistry: Practical Magic for Crafting Powerful Work Relationships
Ever wonder what it is that makes two people click or clash? Or why some groups excel while others fumble? Or how you, as...
The petroyuan
Many oil futures denominated in yuan were launched on the Shanghai market at the end of March 2018 and quickly traded for 62,500 contracts...
How digital is your country? Europe needs Digital Single Market to boost its digital performance
European Commission published the results of the 2018 Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI), a tool which monitors the performance of Member States in...
The Google Tax
The European Treasury, individually as member States or collectively as Union, has so far reached - with a race to the bottom - as...
Detonate: Why And How Corporations Must Blow Up Best Practices To Survive
Most companies today claim they’ve embarked on a transformation to ensure their long-term survival in an era of disruption. But in their day-to-day practices,...
‘Gender-sensitive’ trade policies help empower East African women
Trade and employment laws which give women greater access to the economy across East Africa, can pave the way for more inclusive development and...
How China can build a more sustainable financial system
Chinese investors should integrate environmental, social and governance concerns into their investment decisions in order to fulfil their duties to their beneficiaries and support...
Are Global Banks Cutting Off Customers in Developing and Emerging Economies?
Over the last decade, global banks have been tightening operations to comply with regulations designed to curtail money-laundering and terrorism-financing. As a consequence, global...