Shared mobility and automation will reshape the auto industry by 2030
Shared mobility and automation are expected to drive a revolution in the automotive industry workforce and production by 2030, according to a new study...
South Asia Firms Up Its Growth Lead, Despite Budget Woes
With growth topping 6.9 percent in 2018 and set to accelerate to 7.1 percent next year, South Asia is firming up its position as...
Machines Will Do More Tasks Than Humans by 2025
The world is going through a workplace revolution that will bring a seismic shift in the way humans work alongside machines and algorithms, according...
The Digital Economy: Unlocking its Full Potential to Drive Malaysia’s Development
In its journey towards achieving greater economic progress, Malaysia could take further steps to unlock the full potential of its digital economy says a...
Somalia: Rapid Growth in Mobile Money
Somalia’s economy is projected to grow at an annual rate of 3–4 percent, according to the third Somalia Economic Update (SEU) published by the...
Blockchain Could Enable $1 Trillion in Trade, Mostly for SMEs and Emerging Markets
Distributed ledger technologies (DLT) – of which blockchain is the best known form – could play a major role in reducing the worldwide trade...
ASEAN Youth Bullish about Impact of Technology on Jobs
The youth of ASEAN are highly optimistic about the impact of technology on their job prospects and incomes, according to a survey from the...
Global Winners Announced for “SDGs and Her” Competition for Women Micro-Entrepreneurs
The global SDGs and Her Competition announced its inaugural 2018 winner chosen from over 1,200 entries. The contest -- co-sponsored by the World Bank...
Study finds small businesses have a big impact on the economy
When small businesses get the financing they need to grow, it creates a ripple effect throughout the entire economy, according to a new report.
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Economy on a steady rise in Latin America and Caribbean region despite international turbulence
Amid external uncertainty and volatility, the economies of Latin America and the Caribbean will grow by an average of 1.5 per cent this year,...