Simone Rensch

Freelancer journalist and former Public Finance international reporter

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Prices of energy commodities to jump 20%

Oil prices are forecast to average at $65 a barrel, up from $53 in 2017 as consumer demand and... Read more
Cambodian prime minister announces budget reform strategy

Cambodia’s prime minister has announced a new strategy for budget reform to improve the management... Read more
Australian government pledges AU$500m to protect Great Barrier Reef

The Australian government has pledged more than AU$500m to help the Great Barrier Reef by reducing... Read more
Countries ‘must change short-termism mindset’

Countries should look to long-term investments for sustainable development and change their mindset... Read more
Mongolia to improve water governance with ADB grants

Mongolia is to strengthen its water governance as part of an urban infrastructure project, with... Read more
Jamaica still wants to move to accruals, says auditor general

Accrual accounting is “fundamental for informed decision-making”, Jamaica’s auditor general has... Read more
UK pledges £450m to help victims of civil war in Syria

The UK will provide emergency medical support and help protect medical facilities in Syria,... Read more
Iran bans banks from dealing in cryptocurrencies

Iran has banned its domestic banks from dealing in cryptocurrencies due to money-laundering... Read more
France and Germany to press US on steel tariffs

France and Germany will press US president Donald Trump to permanently exempt the EU bloc from... Read more
ADB approves $30m for Laos health services

The Asian Development Bank has approved a $30m policy-based grant to help improve health services... Read more

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