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Economic reform in the Gulf: Who benefits, really?
For Gulf leaders, long-overdue economic reforms were never going to be
easy.
Leaders like the crown princes of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab
Emirates, Mohammed bin...
China needs further reforms to make growth sustainable, greener and more inclusive
The Chinese economy continues to slow as it rebalances, with headwinds
including trade frictions and the weakening global economy undermining exports
and creating new uncertainties. Policy...
The Results of the Azerbaijan- Russia Industrial Cooperation Forum
On April 4, the Azerbaijan-Russia Industrial Cooperation Forum was held in Baku with the participation of representatives of relevant government agencies and entrepreneurs. Speaking...
Bhutan’s Economy to Moderately Grow in 2019 and 2020 on Strong Hydropower and Tourism Outlooks
Economic growth in Bhutan is forecast to strengthen moderately, buoyed
by the industry and services sectors, according to a new Asian Development Bank
(ADB) report.
The Asian
Development...
SMEs turning to alternative financing instruments as growth slows in bank lending
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are turning
to non-bank financing sources at a faster pace than in the past, as bank
lending to them has risen...
Further reforms in Japan needed to meet the challenges of population ageing and high public debt
The Japanese economy is undergoing the longest
expansion in its post-war history, marked by strong job creation and business
investment. Government policy must overcome the intertwined...
Back to IMF: Whither Pakistan’s Medina Model
Pakistan has
been availing International Monetary Fund loan packages without stricto
sensuo acting upon reforms since late 1980s. Its finance minister is now
horn-locked with the International...
BRI: Shared Future for Humanity
The
terrestrial and maritime connectivity proposed by the Chinese government back
in 2013 with six connectivity corridors reflects the vision of shared future
for humanity. Belt and...
From Apprehensions to Ambitions: The French Approach to China
General Secretary of China Xi Jinping’s tour of Italy, Monaco and France on March 21–26, 2019, caused a stir across
Europe. What approach should be...
Kenya’s Economic Outlook Remains Stable Amid Threats of Drought in 2019
Kenya’s real gross domestic product is projected to grow by 5.7% in
2019, a slight decrease from the estimated 5.8% growth experienced in 2018,
according to...