International

  • Oct 2, 2019
  • 2 min read

Even the lower WTO trade forecast may prove optimistic

The WTO has slashed its forecast world trade growth this year from 2.6% to 1.2%, cutting its projection for all regions

International
  • Oct 2, 2019
  • 2 min read

Greek options are few for coping with migrant inflow

Athens is mulling controlling migrants, not such long-term solutions as refugees supporting themselves and integrating

Greece
  • Sep 27, 2019
  • 2 min read

Costs and complexity will check lithium capacity

Demand and supply of lithium have lagged in the last twelve months; supply may be slower than demand to recover

International
  • Sep 26, 2019
  • 2 min read

Import weakness flatters GDP in some nations

The latest World Trade Monitor shows world exports and imports continuing to fall, in both volume and value terms

International
  • Sep 26, 2019
  • 2 min read

International high seas biodiversity concerns to rise

Progress is being made on high seas governance, but disagreements remain

International
  • Sep 26, 2019
  • 2 min read

UNCTAD public banking drive will struggle for momentum

The UNCTAD Trade and Development Report outlines ideas as to how public banks can contribute more to meeting the SDGs

International
  • Sep 26, 2019
  • 1 min read

Asset managers in the middle ground may be squeezed

Asset managers are under pressure and many may face a choice between either specialising or merging with a larger firm

International
  • Sep 24, 2019
  • 1 min read

Gender infrastructure gaps galvanise diverse partners

Gender-sensitive infrastructure design and management have been lacking globally, but this is changing

International