Developing economies
Rich nations must hit net zero and pay up on climate, India says
More than 115 countries have now lodged updated climate plans with the United Nations, required under the terms of the 2015 Paris Agreement
The developing world’s G7 would like a word
The real lesson of the Rio Brics summit is that it isn’t meant to be a forum to be anti-American, but a place where countries bid to lead the Global South
Bigger Brics club faces challenges amid opportunities
The bloc has grown in heft, but continued differences among its members may keep it as a forum for emerging-market cooperation
Developing countries need a new approach to long-term financing
The writers propose reforms that would facilitate low-interest lending to fund critical climate and development goals
World Bank warns of challenges ahead for developing economies
THE World Bank warned that developing economies will face tougher years ahead, with growth globally too slow to boost living standards and a climate of high policy uncertainty deterring advanced-natio...
Emerging-market assets pare losses with Beijing plan in focus
EMERGING-MARKET (EM) stocks trimmed weekly losses and currencies halted an eight-day rout ahead of a key briefing from China’s finance minister, where he is expected to unveil fresh measures to revive...
Book review: Avoiding the mistakes in Argentina’s US$100 billion debt restructuring
Gregory Makoff’s feat is to build his narrative as a thriller without losing the detailed facts valued by specialists. By Samy B Muaddi
WTO says trade alone won’t bridge gap between economies
THE World Trade Organization said on Monday (Sep 9) that open trade alone was not enough to reduce inequalities between wealthy and developing nations and more was needed to help poorer countries.
Political stability in emerging markets is good news for debt investors
Election outcomes across the developing world appear to support growth as US elections loom
India pledges US$3.5 million to help developing nations with trade
INDIA pledged US$3.5 million towards helping developing countries promote trade and build capacity, as New Delhi tries to position itself as a leader of Global South nations.
