China Regains Top Spender Status as Asia-Pacific Reopens to Tourism in 2023
China has recovered its position as top spender on international tourism in 2023 as Asia and the Pacific consolidates its recovery from the impacts of…
Boosting Agricultural Productivity and Investment for Sustained Growth in Zambia
WhileZambia’s economy is still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and a previous recession, a new Country Economic Monitor (CEM) report shows pathways that can support…
The Asian Century – Modern Diplomacy
The 21st century is often heralded as the “Asian Century,” a period where the political and economic might of Asian nations will eclipse the West’s…
Recipe for Development – Modern Diplomacy
Profound economic difficulties, pervasive prejudice, entrenched injustice, widespread poverty, low literacy levels, gender disparity and women’s rights challenges, a deteriorating healthcare system, widespread corruption, nepotism,…
Scramble For Entrepreneurial Influence in Africa by Global Players a Geopolitical Reality
The scramble for entrepreneurial influence in Africa by global players is a geopolitical reality. In order to be part of this geopolitical arena, foreign corporate…
The millenary tradition of Xi Jinping’s thinking and the China-EU disputes
The 70th anniversary of the promulgation of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence is a big event for the international community. It is also of…
China-Europe Trade and the way forward
In recent years, the trade partnership between China and Europe has blossomed into a mutually beneficial alliance, shaping the global economy and fostering prosperity on…
Economics impresses in Dante Stakes win at York
Economics, ridden by Tom Marquand, powered to an impressive victory in the Dante Stakes at York.The three-year-old arrived from the back of the pack to…
Iraq’s “Development Road”: Rough Terrain Ahead
Meeting in Baghdad on April 22, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia‘ al-Sudani and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the latter making his first visit to…
U.S. Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at 5.25 – 5.5 percent
The Federal Reserve of the United States decided to maintain interest rates at a 22-year high of 5.25 percent to 5.5 percent, based on recent…
Insights into the Spectrum of Africa’s Weaknesses, Strengths and Challenges
In this insightful interview, Emeritus Professor Timothy Uzodinma Nwala, the Chairman of Alaigbo Development Foundation(ADF) Congress, a Nigerian-based Pan Igbo Socio-Cultural and Political Organization, explains…
Russian Brands Flooding Africa’s Continental Market
Squeezed between the United States and European Union sanctions, Russia has been exploring effective ways to increase the exports of its industrial products under “Made-in-Russia”…
Forging Economic Diplomacy: Exploring Pakistan’s Trade Prospects with India
Since 2019, diplomatic relations between Pakistan and India have been fraught with complications and tense confrontations. On August 5th 2019, the Indian Government revoked Articles…
Angola’s GDP up 0.9 amid pressures of currency devaluation and inflation
Angola’s economy experienced a 0.9 percent growth in GDP in 2023, as reported by the National Bank of Angola (BNA). The BNA’s Annual Report and…
Balancing Act: Navigating South Asia’s Path to Sustainable and Secure Petroleum Markets
With a population exceeding 1.9 billion, India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh heavily depend on oil imports for their energy needs. The region’s petroleum market is complex,…
President Raisi Trip: Strengthening Collaboration Between Pakistan and Iran
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi recent visit to Pakistan is a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. The main goal of President…
Russia-Africa: What Next? Speakers question at the 3rd MGIMO University’s Youth Forum
The 3rd International Youth Forum ‘Russia-Africa: What Next’ organized by the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO University) has attempted to review and reassess…
Vietnam’s Economy: Mixed signs of Recovery
Vietnam’s economy is displaying a combination of positive and negative indicators in its recovery, with an estimated growth rate of 5.5% in 2024 that is…
Commission designated Shein as a Very Large Online Platform under the DSA
Today, Shein has been officially designated as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) by the Commission in accordance with the Digital Services Act (DSA). Shein,…
Smart Cities for the People: Overcoming Barriers and Building Sustainable Solutions. Part 1
Authors: Tuhu Nugraha and Raine Renaldi* Over the last decade, the concept of a smart city has garnered significant attention from policymakers and technology developers worldwide…