Following a report in a British newspaper about a London schoolgirl finding out a message in a Christmas card that claimed that it was from inmates at Shanghai’s Qingpu Prison who were forced into labour and after Tesco suspended ties… Read More ›
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Gold Price To Be Highest In A Decade Next Year, Say Traders
After gaining more than 15 per cent so far in 2019, the price of gold is set to record its strongest annual growth in almost a decade. The growing global economic and political uncertainties are pushing investors to want to… Read More ›
China To Cut Tariffs On Some Products Including Pork To Boost Trade
Next week, tariffs on hundreds of goods will be reduced by China as part of its efforts to shore up trade to provide a boost to its slowing economy and to cushion the impact of a devastating swine fever epidemic…. Read More ›
Emissions Scandal Sees Record Fine Imposed On VW In Australia
A record fine was imposed by Australia’s consumer watchdog over the German auto giant Volkswagen (VW) as part of the deal by the company to settle the scandal of the carmaker over its emission scandal which ripped the company through… Read More ›
Economic Crisis Hit Lebanon Has A Very Sad Christmas
The struggling economy of Lebanon has seen a shortage of shoppers in the country’s streets. A report published in the news agency Reuters showcased the clothing shop of Rafi Tabakian in a Beirut suburb that was empty which otherwise would… Read More ›
EU Unhappy With Boris Johnson’s Push For A Hard Brexit
Chief negotiator of the European Union Michel Barnier warned that trade talks between the EU and the United Kingdom could get into trouble if the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson does not adhere to the red lines drawn by the… Read More ›
World Bank Report Shows Record Growth Of Debt In 2018 In EMDEs
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 ›
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 ›
China excludes U.S. chemicals from import tariffs
On Thursday, China unveiled a new list of U.S. imports which will be exempted from tariffs following the two countries announcing a Phase 1 trade deal. The waivers will be effective from December 26, and will apply for six items,… 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 ›