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Global economic growth expected to slow in 2019

The global economy as a whole is expected to slow in 2019 as G7 countries return to long-run average growth rates,  according to new...

American workers seek learning and development programs to close skills gap

Unemployment is at its lowest point since 1969 and job openings are at a 17-year high, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. With...

Challenges and Opportunities Emerge as India Becomes Third-Largest Consumer Market by 2030

In coming decades, consumption growth and the Fourth Industrial Revolution will create tremendous opportunities in the emerging Indian market. During 2018, extensive proprietary research...

Korea must enhance detection and reinforce sanctions to boost foreign bribery enforcement

Korea must step up enforcement of its foreign bribery laws and strengthen the capacities of law enforcement agencies to proactively detect and investigate the...

Investments in People Critical for Future Growth

Decision makers along with representatives from civil society and the private sector from Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, and other Middle East and North...

Increasing Social Spending Can Boost Incomes and Consumption in China

While growth is moderating, China’s economy continues to perform well. China’s GDP growth slowed to 6.5 percent year-on-year in the third quarter from 6.8...

Japan should reform retirement policies to meet challenge of ageing workforce

Japan must improve job quality and further reform the mandatory retirement age to address upfront the challenges of its rapidly ageing and shrinking labour...

Unemployment in Latin America and the Caribbean down slightly in 2018

The forecast unemployment rate in Latin America and the Caribbean fell slightly to 7.8 per cent in 2018, compared to 8.1 per cent in...

Malaysia’s Economy Remains Resilient but Faces Global Headwinds

Malaysia’s economy is expected to grow at a more moderate pace in the near term, growing at 4.7 percent in 2019, according to the...

Global coal demand set to remain stable through 2023, despite headwinds

While global coal demand looks set to rise for the second year in a row in 2018, it is forecast to remain stable over...

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