Final GEP23 Regional Highlights LAC
Global Economic Prospects – Latin America and the Caribbean Recent developments: Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is estimated to have grown 3.6 percent in 2022. Robust expansion in the first half of the year was driven mostly by consumption, supported…
Sharp, Long-lasting Slowdown to hit Developing Countries hard
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2023 — Global growth is slowing sharply in the face of elevated inflation, higher interest rates, reduced investment, and disruptions caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report. Given fragile…
IMF Egypt
The IMF stands ready to support Egyptian authorities’ economic reforms and efforts to tame inflation, Fund Mission Chief for Egypt Ivanna Vladkova Hollar said in a news conference Tuesday in Washington, DC (Jan 10). “The IMF program, approved in December,…
New year, new challenge!
From Krysta Bisnauth, Freedom United We hope you’re feeling refreshed and energized to take on 2023!As we welcome the new year, we’re ready to keep pushing for systemic change to end modern slavery in all forms with our collective community power. There are plenty of…
Cayman: Ogier advises China Shengmu Organic Milk in social responsibility ‘panda bonds’ first
Ogier has acted as Cayman Islands counsel to China Shengmu Organic Milk Limited on its successful issuance of the first tranche of super short-term commercial papers (social bonds) in the principal amount of RMB100 million. The bonds are the first…
As Cryptocurrency becomes mainstream, its carbon footprint can’t be ignored
As Bitcoin prices rise, so will the incentive to mine it, creating a feedback loop that spells trouble for the climate. By Robin Scher / Independent Media Institute For advocates of cryptocurrency, the promise of an economic future that is…
Tech billionaires are actually dumber than you think
It turns out that many of today’s billionaires are selfish, lonely men fantasizing about how they will survive the end times they have played a part in creating. By Sonali Kolhatkar / Independent Media Institute In mid-September, for just a…
Peru’s oligarchy overthrows President Castillo
By Manolo De Los Santos Author Bio: Manolo De Los Santos is the co-executive director of the People’s Forum and is a researcher at Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. He co-edited, most recently, Viviremos: Venezuela vs. Hybrid War (LeftWord Books/1804 Books,…
Swim for All − adidas and SOUL CAP announce partnership to make swimming more accessible
Today, adidas announces its first swim cap made in partnership with London-based start-up SOUL CAP, which will be available from 26th September. This collaboration – which follows the launch of adidas’ full-cover and inclusive sizing swimwear ranges last summer – is…
Global Market Research Agency Savanta and Ultra−Premium Electric Vehicle (EV) Mobility Brand AEHRA™ reveal market−changing insights into high−end EV customer purchase intent behaviors
Survey Findings Disprove Conventional Industry And Societal Thinking On Potential EV Customer Age, Affluence, And Demographics Ultra-Premium Electric Automotive Brand AEHRA To Utilize Savanta’s Rich Research-Based Data To Guide Marketing, Branding, And Product Development Initiatives Personalized Customer Experience, Vehicle Prestige,…
