ADB Forecasts 1.8% Growth for China in 2020 and 7.7% in 2021
Gross domestic product (GDP) in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is forecast to grow 1.8% this year as the economy continues to feel the brunt of the coronavirus...
PwC commits to net zero by 2030, globally
PwC is making a worldwide science-based commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030. The commitment includes supporting our clients to...
Developing Asia’s Economic Growth to Contract in 2020
Economies across developing Asia will contract this year for the first time in nearly six decades but recovery will resume next year, as the region starts to emerge from the economic devastation caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, according...
Why social fairness and solidarity are more important than ever
EU Commission's services have published the 2020 edition of the Employment and Social Developments in Europe (ESDE) review dedicated to the theme of social...
EU-China Leaders’ Meeting: Upholding EU values and interests
The European Union and China held a Leaders' Meeting via videoconference on 14 September 2020. An EU-China Leaders' meeting with the participation of leaders...
Historic Afghan talks present ‘major opportunity’ for peace
The first ever direct talks between Afghan Government representatives and the Taliban which began on Saturday, present “a major opportunity” to finally realise the...
Ultimate Guide To Increased Instagram Popularity In 2020
What made you popular in 2019 might not apply in 2020. With lockdowns and quarantines due to COVID-19, people are spending more time on...
CSOs to ADB: End dirty energy legacy, ban coal
Days before the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) Annual Governors Meeting, civil society groups challenged the bank anew to jumpstart Asia's energy transition by decarbonizing...
Tackling pollution and climate change in Europe will improve health and well-being
Air and noise pollution, the impacts of climate change such as heatwaves, and exposure to dangerous chemicals cause ill health in Europe. Poor quality...
World Bank Injects $104M to Strengthen Skills Development Programs in Mozambique
The World Bank approved today a $104 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA) in support of skills development programs for Mozambican youth....