IMF says global economy 'remains remarkably resilient', and other economics news
Top economy stories: Latest from the IMF on the global economy; German inflation slows; ECB likely to cut rates in June, and more.
Joe Myers
April 19, 2024
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$400 billion debt burden: Emerging economies face climate action crisis
According to a report, as a $400 billion debt payment looms for developing countries, they are forced to make a choice between debt, development, and climate action.
Libby George
April 19, 2024
We’ve trapped nature action in a silo. An ecological mindset in leadership can help
We've trapped nature in a silo, leaving climate change action to the specialists. But to preserve our future we must all adopt the ecological mindset.
Shruthi Vijayakumar and Matt Sykes
April 19, 2024
Why zero-emission green hydrogen production is so challenging
Green hydrogen can be produced without emitting carbon, but there are a number of hurdles that need to be overcome to achieve this on a global scale.
Flor Lucia De la Cruz and Simon Flowers
April 19, 2024
Safety by design: Lessons in mainstreaming digital assets with resilience
Building new financial market infrastructure with 'safety by design' will require a spirit of endeavour and effective public-private collaboration.
Valérie Urbain
April 19, 2024
How the ‘NO, NO’ Matrix can help professionals plan for success
Most professionals seek new opportunities to explore their decisions and prepare for future roles, and to do that, they should embrace the 'NO, NO' Matrix.
Eli Joseph
April 19, 2024
A financial literacy gender gap stops women from fully contributing economically. These collaborations have launched projects around the world to help.
Claude Dyer and Vidhi Bhatia
April 18, 2024
How Bengaluru's tree-lovers are leading an environmental restoration movement
Created by a group of software engineers, the SayTrees Foundation is re-greening Bengaluru and hoping to instil a wider sense of environmental responsibility
Apurv Chhavi
April 18, 2024
Reducing barriers to maritime fuel projects is key to decarbonizing shipping
Shipping accounts for 2-3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Here's why it's critical to remove barriers to maritime fuel projects for decarbonization.
Mette Asmussen and Takahiro Furusaki
April 18, 2024
4 innovations helping the fashion industry embrace the circular economy
Sustainability and cost concerns are seeing global secondhand clothing sales soar. Here are four innovations helping the fashion industry’s circular economy.
Johnny Wood
April 18, 2024
The road less traveled: Achieving business success in frontier markets
Frontier markets might not be the easiest to enter, but success here can mean more than anywhere else. Here's how to achieve success in frontier markets.
Lisa Satolli
April 18, 2024
See how Gaudí's Casa Batlló takes our heritage into the digital age
See how Gaudí's Casa Batlló has been reimagined with specially commissioned digital art by contemporary artists Refik Anadol and Sofia Crespo.
Joseph Fowler and Amilcar Vargas
April 18, 2024
Here's what to know about the EU-US Trade and Technology Council
The EU-US Trade and Technology Council was established to promote cooperation on trade and technology. At the council's recent meeting in Belgium, new partnerships on AI and 6G were announced.
Johnny Wood
April 17, 2024
Private climate finance: 4 things to consider
With more than $210 trillion in assets available, private climate finance is fundamental to the fight against climate change. Here's what you need to know.
Laia Barbarà and Ameya Hadap
April 17, 2024