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IMF: Jamaica’s economic growth disappointing

Jamaica’s economic growth continues to “disappoint” despite its successful reform programme, the... Read more
Eurozone announces next tranche of Greece bailout

The eurozone is expected to pay out the next €5.7bn bailout loan tranche to Greece in the second... Read more
Timor-Leste ‘spends less than any other country on healthcare’

Timor-Leste spends the least amount of money on healthcare than any other country in the world, a... Read more
Japanese PM and finance minister under pressure over land sale scandal

Japan’s prime minister Shinzo Abe and finance minister Taro Aso are under pressure over suspected... Read more
Macron increases defence spending and vows to bring back military service

The French president has reversed a decade of defence budget cuts by approving nearly €300bn in... Read more
EU commissioner: We will stand up to ‘trade war’ bullies

The European Union commissioner for trade has said the bloc will “stand up to bullies” that create... Read more
IMF: Ghana needs to improve revenue collection

Ghana should improve revenue collection and reduce spending cuts to achieve fiscal targets, the... Read more
UK and Saudi Arabia to together boost economies in developing countries

The UK and Saudi Arabia are to partner up to boost economic development and infrastructure in some... Read more
UK helps Nigeria pay for prison wing

The UK will pay £700,000 for a new wing in one of Nigeria’s prisons to help free up space in... Read more
China sets economic growth for this year at around 6.5%

China has set its 2018 economic growth target at “around 6.5%”, it was announced at the opening... Read more

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