Tag: economy

Emirates Upgrades Colombo Route with Two Daily A350 Flights, Offering Premium Economy and Enhanced Passenger Experience

Aviation Asanga Divulweva -
COLOMBO, July 10, 2026 — Emirates Airlines has announced its expansion plans for its airline services in Colombo, which...

Defying the Odds: Jordan’s Economy Surges Despite Regional Turmoil

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
The Jordanian economy has had a strong start to 2026 with a surprising economic growth rate of 2.9 per...

Is the Cyprus Economy as Resilient as It Looks Despite IMF’s Downside Risk Warnings?

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
On Wednesday, 17 June ’26, the executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV consultation...

Canada’s population dips in the 1st quarter of ’26.

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
Statistics Canada says there are more deaths than births with less immigration. Canada’s population dipped by about 55,000 people during...

Singapore rises to the top: What helped Singapore beat the world’s best economies?

Asia Sarojini P -
Singapore has once again been crowned the world’s most competitive economy, reclaiming the top spot after being ranked second...

Why the Bank of Canada Kept Rates Unchanged Again: Governor Says Economy Is Weak but Not in Recession

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
Bank of Canada (BoC) governor Tiff Macklem doesn’t think the economy is in a recession. However, he does acknowledge...
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Rising Stars: African Startups Join World’s Top Tech Program

Technology Rakshithan Mahendran -
LAUSANNE—Innovation is going global as entrepreneurs in emerging markets go from resolving local problems to seeking global fame. The...

Is the Canadian economy compromised?

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
There was only a single word on the lips of many Canadian economists and politicians, besides journalists, during the...

Canada’s Economy Stalls in Q1 ’26 as Recession Debate Intensifies Among Economists

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
The Canadian economy may still be struggling to grow. Some economists, weighing in on the latest real gross domestic...

Ghana Keeps Interest Rates at 14% to Fight Rising Inflation

Africa Rakshithan Mahendran -
Pragmatic stabilisation in the main West African economy. The geopolitical and macroeconomic landscape across Commonwealth African countries remains fluid as...

The Cup That Connects a Kingdom: Why Tea Still Matters Deeply in Bahrain

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
As the world marks International Tea Day, tea is an integral part of life in Bahrain – more than...

IMF cuts 2026 growth forecasts as Africa confronts market volatility

Africa Rakshithan Mahendran -
We are now in the second quarter of 2026, and the world economy is facing an uncertain future. Now...

From Seven to Ten Flights: How Sri Lankan Airlines Is Quietly Building a High-Speed Aviation Bridge Between Colombo and Melbourne

Aviation Asanga Divulweva -
A new air travel bridge between South Asia and Australia is rapidly changing the travel landscape between these two...

Nigeria’s Economy 2026: New Taxes and Stock Market Records

Africa Rakshithan Mahendran -
Nigeria's financial situation is changing in April 2026. The people in charge of Nigeria's economy want to make it...

Strait of Hormuz closure: impact on Kenya’s economy & political stability

Logistics Roshan Abayasekara -
Imagine two enemies in the same room. 1 holds the only key to the room. For weeks, the other...

UK Economy Beats Expectations Before Middle East Conflict Clouds Outlook

Europe Sharya Christiana -
Just before the economic effects of the war in the Middle East started to hit the markets globally, the...