Worldwide, the impact of Covid-19 underscores the need for more social security buffers built upon the access to four basic services: affordable credit, reliable saving and pensions options, life and …
Economy
The Global Economy: on Track for Strong but Uneven Growth as COVID-19 Still Weighs
A year and a half since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global economy is poised to stage its most robust post-recession recovery in 80 years in 2021. But the rebound is expected to be uneven …
Bangladesh goes from basket case to rising star
May 25 was a historic day for the small South Asian country of Bangladesh, when its central bank approved a $200 million currency swap facility for the nearby island economy of Sri Lanka. Last month, …
Virginia Tech Research Explores Climate Change and the Future of Food in Nepal
When you think of Nepal, you might imagine people climbing Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain above sea level. However, people aren’t the only ones scaling the vast and varied elevations of t…
Is Southeast Asia ready for a US-China tech decoupling?
Recent developments suggest that both China and the United States are taking steps towards unravelling or “decoupling” their technology ecosystems. Nowhere has this been more evident than in the semic…
Myanmar coup and crisis cause major damage to its economy
The continued civic unrest after the military coup has ravaged Myanmar and its economy, with massive losses across all economic indicators, including Thailand’s exports to its troubled neighbour. This…
Renewed Covid outbreak in Asia is not a big worry, says Citi strategist
The renewed rise in Covid-19 cases across Asia is not a big worry and the region’s economy will get back on track when the outbreak eases, said an investment strategist from Citi Private Bank. Against…
Malaysia continues to be the prefered investment destination for high-value manufacturing and global services hub in asia amid pandemic
Targeting Quality Investments Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) as the principal investmentpromotion agency has been effective to target and attract the right types of investments,part…
Why India’s COVID-19 crisis could spell global economic catastrophe
Just months ago, the Indian government was boasting about its handling of the pandemic. Health officials prematurely declared victory over COVID-19 and began lifting restrictions, which, coupled with …
Covid-19 era tourism: what countries have opened up
Now that the world is starting to open back up, CNN Travel is helping you make plans for 2021 and beyond through these weekly round-ups of travel news. Come here to learn about the attractions opening…