News from Around the World
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Turkey unveils plan to fight currency crisisTurkey’s finance minister tried to rebuild shattered market confidence in his government’s ability to manage the economy by promising to cut public spending by nearly $10bn in a sweeping austerity programme that would put the brakes on growth. The announcement by Berat Albayrak, who was put in charge of the economy two months ago by his father-in-law, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, comes just a week after a surprise decision by the central bank to sharply raise interest rates in the face of a mounting currency crisis. |
Thu, Sep 20, 2018 |
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A new index shows how to measure gender equality in the SDGsCANBERRA — In today’s development thinking, gender plays an key role — including in achieving the outcomes of the Sustainable Development Goals. But in progressing the SDG gender agenda, how do you create a solid set of data and monitor progress? |
Wed, Sep 19, 2018 |
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No-deal Brexit would hit UK economy, says IMFThe International Monetary Fund has warned that a "no-deal" Brexit on World Trade Organization terms would entail "substantial costs" for the UK economy. The IMF said that all likely Brexit scenarios would "entail costs", but a disorderly departure could lead to "a significantly worse outcome". |
Mon, Sep 17, 2018 |
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Asia-Pacific turns to innovative finance to stamp out malariaHANOI, Vietnam — With grant funding for malaria drying up, global health advocates have come to this year’s World Economic Forum on ASEAN with a pitch for more innovative financing — including from institutions such as the Asian Development Bank. |
Thu, Sep 13, 2018 |
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Between Trump and Brussels, Trade Talks Face Myriad ChallengesBRUSSELS — When it comes to trade negotiations, there is Trump speed, and then there is Brussels speed. Reconciling the two will be more laborious and hazardous than expected, exposing the world’s biggest trade partnership to further turmoil in the months ahead. |
Tue, Sep 11, 2018 |
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Trump Says He's Agreed on Mexico Trade Deal to Replace NaftaPresident Donald Trump said the U.S. is pursuing a new trade accord with Mexico to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement and called on Canada to join the deal soon or risk being left out. |
Mon, Aug 27, 2018 | |
As Central Bankers Meet, Economic Uncertainties Weigh on Sunny OutlookTariffs, emerging markets and U.S. discord are likely to be the focus of side conversations at the Fed’s annual mountain retreat |
Thu, Aug 23, 2018 |
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World Bank launches world-first blockchain bondSYDNEY - The World Bank has priced the world’s first public bond created and managed using only blockchain in a A$100 million ($73.16 million) deal designed to test how the technology might improve decades-old bond sales practices. |
Thu, Aug 23, 2018 |
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Silicon Valley's role in shifting the education sector from access to outcomesSAN FRANCISCO — There has been a growing emphasis on the need to frame success in education around learning rather than attendance. But if you ask some entrepreneurs and investors in Silicon Valley, there is still too much emphasis on butts in seats, and not enough attention paid to whether kids are learning. |
Fri, Mar 30, 2018 |
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AI-spy: The workplace of the futureAs artificial intelligence pushes beyond the tech industry, work could become fairer—or more oppressive |
Wed, Mar 28, 2018 |