Tag: economy

From Imported Grains to Homegrown Growth: Ghana’s Bold Race to Build a Rice Powerhouse

Africa Asanga Divulweva -
For years, Ghana has faced an unusual predicament. A country with rich agricultural land, and a growing population of...

Niassa Has Everything to Feed a Nation—Except the Roads to Get There

Africa Asanga Divulweva -
Mozambique’s northern province of Niassa—which is enormous—has all the resources it needs to become one of the agrarian leaders...

Beyond Oil: How Kuwait Secured Its Place Among the World’s Wealthiest Nations

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
July 30, 2026 — Kuwait has received recognition for its financial position once again by entering the list of...

The Region That Could Redefine Ghana’s Economic Future

Africa Asanga Divulweva -
Tamale, July 27, 2026: Northern Ghana is no longer being talked about as a potential future; it is now...

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...
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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...

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...