An analysis in Global Waves of Debt, the World Bank has found that in 2018, a record $55tn in total debts was attributed to the Emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs). The institution said that this was the straight eighth… Read More ›
Sustainability
EIU Predicts 50% Slower Global Growth Over The Next Decade Compared To The Last
A senior and well known economist has predicted that the pace of global economic growth in te next decade will be about half of what the global economy had achieved in the 2010s. Simon Baptist, chief economist at the Economist… Read More ›
Boris Johnson aims to block Brexit extension beyond 11 months as illegal
On Tuesday, British media including the Financial Times and The Times reported, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson aim to take bold legislative steps to prevent any extension of the Brexit transition period beyond 2020. Making an extension beyond 2020 illegal… Read More ›
Goldman Sachs Group Inc will support green initiatives and fight climage change more actively
In a significant development, the Goldman Sachs Group Inc has outlined plans to channel funds and advice projects that fight climate change, or help financially disadvantaged people saying it is not only the right thing to do but can also… Read More ›
Brexit bill to be tabled before parliament on Friday
Laws pertaining to Brexit are scheduled to be tabled in parliament on Friday, said Prime Minster Boris Johnson’s spokesman. The bill aims to formalize the terms of the agreement that was negotiated by Johnson and the EU into law. The… Read More ›
Key Carbon Markets Issue Remains Unaddressed At COP25 Summit
A broad based agreement to urge governments to step up the global response in reducing greenhouse gas emissions was arrived at the COP25 climate summit after some lengthy negotiations. It was attended by representatives of nearly 200 countries. But an… Read More ›
What British Businesses Want From The New UK Government Under Boris Johnson?
After getting elected as the prime minister of the United Kingdom with an overwhelming majority, Boris Johnson has assured that he would help to “unleash” the complete potential that Brexit would deliver to the country once he had fulfilled his… Read More ›
EU Leaders ‘Ready’ To Hold Negotiations For Next Stage Of Brexit
Soon after the resounding victory of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s party and which now paves the way for the exit of the United kingdom to leave the European Union, leaders at Brussels said that they were ready to start negotiations… Read More ›
Need of New Law To Regulate Emotion-Detecting Tech, Urge Research Firm
There is need for new laws for regulation of emotion-detecting tech, suggested a leading research centre. The field is “built on markedly shaky foundations”, says the AI Now Institute. Irrespective of the risks, this technology is being used and is… Read More ›
Boris Johnson’s Conclusive Victory Not Enough To Wish Away Business’ Brexit Concerns
While the massive and decisive victory for United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set an absolutely clear path for him to implement his version of Brexit, businesses continue to face the uncertainties of the impending exit of the UK… Read More ›