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8 Mar 18
China has set its 2018 economic growth target at “around 6.5%”, it was announced at the opening session of the annual National People’s Congress.
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8 Mar 18
Afghanistan has strongly improved its health outcomes despite continuing insecurity but still has a “long way to go”, the World Bank has said.
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6 Mar 18
The International Monetary Fund has added its voice to criticism of US president Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on aluminium and steel imports.
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6 Mar 18
Independent regulators in Africa met last week to strengthen auditing and accounting regulations across the continent by formalising a common base and adopting international standards.
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6 Mar 18
The IMF explains the enormous benefits to countries that could be brought about by greater world-wide inclusion of women in workforces and economies.
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6 Mar 18
The Asian Development Bank has approved a total of $44m in financing to improve roads in Timor-Leste.
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6 Mar 18
The European Commission has pledged to give €24m in humanitarian assistance to help those affected by the conflicts in eastern Ukraine.
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5 Mar 18
Finland should introduce new reforms to boost growth and stabilise its public finances, the OECD has said.
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5 Mar 18
Brazil must introduce further reforms to ensure inclusive growth and unleash its full economic potential, the OECD has warned.
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28 Feb 18
Southeast Asia should put greater emphasis on economic diversification, regional trade and prepare for technological changes, IMF chief Christine Lagarde has said.
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28 Feb 18
South Africa’s new president has unveiled significant changes to his cabinet, including the re-appointment of Nhlanhla Nene as finance minister.
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27 Feb 18
The Western Balkan countries could join the European Union by 2025 if they meet the criteria for membership, the European Commission chief has said.
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26 Feb 18
Germany’s public sector workers have had their claim for a 6% pay rise rejected by the federal government and municipalities because it was too much and would force the outsourcing of jobs.
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26 Feb 18
The majority of countries around the world are moving too slowly in their efforts to fight corruption, Transparency International has said.
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22 Feb 18
Japan has donated over 10,000 ballot boxes, worth $7.5m, for Cambodia’s 2018 election.
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22 Feb 18
It’s a paradox, but aid can undermine state building efforts in recipient countries. Maia King considers how this conundrum can be solved.
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21 Feb 18
The UK will withhold funding from the United Nations if it does not take action amid accusations of employee sexual misconduct, the secretary for international development has warned.
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21 Feb 18
Venezuela’s new cryptocurrency raised $735m in the first day of a pre-sale, president Nicolas Maduro said yesterday.
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21 Feb 18
The UK’s current tax policy making process is not “fit for purpose” outside the European Union, a think-tank has said.
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20 Feb 18
Indonesia has to create more ‘quality jobs’ to increase productivity and competitiveness for sustained and inclusive growth, an Asian Development Bank study has shown.
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20 Feb 18
South Africa has launched an online budget data portal to make information more accessible ahead of the finance minister’s budget speech on Wednesday.
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20 Feb 18
Venezuela’s new cryptocurrency, called the Petro, will go on sale today in a bid to help the country’s economic problems.
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19 Feb 18
Oxfam has agreed not to bid for any new UK government funding until it reforms after allegations of sexual misconduct by aid workers.
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16 Feb 18
South African’s ruling party leader Cyril Ramaphosa has been sworn in as the country’s new president after Jacob Zuma resigned amid pressure to step down.
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15 Feb 18
The US shows it is not as keen on free-market competition as it might like to appear in its attitude to China's investment in Latin America, writes Gavin O'Toole.