Slowdown –Rather than Collapse– in Global Growth Anticipated for 2019
Slowing growth could pose risks for the global economy in 2019, as experts predict flattening or declining rates for economies ranging from the United...
Global economy to see ‘steady’ growth of three per cent in 2019 despite risks
The global economy grew at a “steady” 3.1 per cent last year and similar levels of growth are expected in 2019, but these headline...
The global public overwhelmingly favours multilateral cooperation
A global opinion poll published today by the World Economic Forum finds that a clear majority of people in all regions of the world...
Oil Market Report: A marathon, not a sprint
Last month, we asked if there was a floor under prices following the signing of a new Vienna Agreement that aims to re-balance the oil...
Macroeconomic Stability in Lao PDR Amidst Uncertainty
Economic growth in Lao PDR is estimated at 6.5 percent in 2018, down from 6.9 percent in 2017, in part due to the adverse...
Impact Investment needs global standards and better measurement
Social impact investment, which aims to improve well-being as well as earn a financial return, could be more effective if it were more clearly...
Thailand’s Human Capital Key to Long-Term Growth and Reduced Inequality
Amid a global slowdown and elevated trade tensions, the Thai economy is projected to grow by 3.8 percent in 2019 and 3.9 in 2020,...
Renewable Energy the Most Competitive Source of New Power Generation in GCC
Renewable energy is the most competitive form of power generation in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, according to a new report published today by...
Corporate tax remains a key revenue source, despite falling rates worldwide
Taxes paid by companies remain a key source of government revenues, especially in developing countries, despite the worldwide trend of falling corporate tax rates...
Global Commission Describes New Geopolitical Power Dynamics Created by Renewables
Political and business leaders from around the world have outlined the far-reaching geopolitical implications of an energy transformation driven by the rapid growth of...