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Developing economies

Opinion & Features
THE BOTTOM LINE

The developing world’s G7 would like a word

The opening session of the 11th BricsS Parliamentary Forum in Brazil on Jun 4.
Opinion & Features

Bigger Brics club faces challenges amid opportunities

Over three billion people currently live in countries that spend more on debt payments than on essential services like health or education.
Opinion & Features
THE BROAD VIEW

Developing countries need a new approach to long-term financing 

The global economy faces further challenges from trade policy shifts and geopolitical tensions, World Bank says.
International

World Bank warns of challenges ahead for developing economies

Analysts predict Beijing could announce as much as 2 trillion yuan (S$369.4 billion) in new fiscal support on Saturday.
International

Emerging-market assets pare losses with Beijing plan in focus

View of a fruit and vegetables stall at the Central Market in Buenos Aires, on January 9, 2024. The National Institute of Statistics and Census (Indec) announced the inflation rate for the month of December, 25.5%, thus the year 2023 closed with an annual inflation of 211.4%, one of the highest in the world. Argentina, a country of 46 million inhabitants, registers a poverty rate of XXX%, according to official figures. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP)
Wealth & Investing
INSIGHTS FROM CFA SOCIETY SINGAPORE

Book review: Avoiding the mistakes in Argentina’s US$100 billion debt restructuring

“Perhaps the biggest takeaway from the report is its reaffirmation of trade’s transformative role in reducing poverty and creating shared prosperity,” WTO director-general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said.
Global Enterprise

WTO says trade alone won’t bridge gap between economies

Among major emerging-market economies, one surprise was the strong margin of victory for Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum.
Wealth & Investing

Political stability in emerging markets is good news for debt investors

The plan will help developing nations avoid a debt trap, Narendra Modi says.
International

India pledges US$3.5 million to help developing nations with trade

While the world has changed much over the years, a lot has stayed the same. Geopolitical rivalry between major powers remains one of the biggest risks to the world’s economy.
Opinion & Features
THE BROAD VIEW

A new development path for a new world?

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