OECD

  • Dec 17, 2012
  • 7 min read

Emerging donors to gain further ground in foreign aid

While some emerging markets began implementing overseas development programmes decades ago -- for...

International
  • Dec 12, 2012
  • 6 min read

Global tensions could flare over currencies in 2013

Bank of England Governor Mervyn King on December 10 said that major economies could embark on new...

International
  • Nov 30, 2012
  • 6 min read

China, climate and tech are key for coal's future

Despite concerns over its climate change effects, coal has been the fastest growing primary...

International
  • Oct 17, 2012
  • 7 min read

Further private pension reforms to be adopted globally

Most developed and many developing economies have ageing populations and face the challenge of...

International
  • Oct 16, 2012
  • 7 min read

Democracies rarely choose deep austerity to cut debt

The end of the post-2001 boom left most developed-world governments with depressed tax receipts,...

International
  • Oct 2, 2012
  • 7 min read

Jobs could grow in the OECD even with weak economies

High unemployment is generating socio-political tensions in several advanced economies -- and...

International
  • Sep 28, 2012
  • 7 min read

Global economic woes outweigh Iran in oil markets

The price of Brent oil rose today, with the barrel traded at close to 113 dollars. However, while...

International
  • Sep 12, 2012
  • 6 min read

Emerging markets will support global M&As recovery

Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity tends to be cyclically influenced. While many M&A deals are...

International