Special Reports

In its latest Global Economic Prospects report, the World Bank (WB) has projected Vietnam’s GDP growth to reach 6.6% in 2025, reflecting a 0.1 percentage point increase compared to its October 2024 forecast. For 2026, Vietnam’s GDP growth is expected to slow slightly to 6.3%, 0.2 percentage points lower than...

The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) initiative has sparked a contentious debate involving Ripple Labs, its CEO Brad Garlinghouse, and Pierre Rochard, Vice President of Research at Riot Platforms. The disagreement centers on the priorities and influence Ripple exerts in the cryptocurrency sector. Pierre Rochard has accused Ripple of channeling its...

China’s economic growth in 2024 has provided a substantial boost to the global economy despite facing various challenges, according to Zimbabwean economists. Recent data released by China’s National Bureau of Statistics indicated that the world's second-largest economy expanded by 5 percent year-on-year in 2024, bringing its gross domestic product to...

A recent report unveiled at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2025 has revealed the alarming potential consequences of increasing geo-economic fragmentation. According to the findings, the global economy could suffer losses of up to $5.7 trillion, or 5% of GDP, making the impact even more severe than the 2008...

The Navigating Global Financial System Fragmentation report, developed in collaboration with Oliver Wyman, examines how the increasing use of sanctions, industrial policies, and export controls is reshaping global trade and capital flows. The report highlights a 370% increase in sanctions since 2017 as a clear indication of the growing reliance...

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that the second round of nuclear negotiations with European Union countries is scheduled to take place in January 2025. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that the upcoming discussions would involve Iran and the three European signatories of the 2015 nuclear...

Nigeria's wealth inequality has reached a critical level, with the nation's wealthiest individuals accumulating unprecedented fortunes while millions struggle to meet their basic needs. A recent report by Oxfam revealed that the combined net worth of Nigeria’s four richest billionaires—estimated at $23.7 billion—is substantial enough to cover the entire city...

The countdown to the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has officially begun, with Morocco preparing to host the continent’s premier football tournament for the second time in its history. With the qualification rounds concluded and the 24 participating teams confirmed, fans can now look forward to the 35th...

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is facing a turning point, according to the latest Global Investment Trends Monitor published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The report indicated that global FDI grew by 11% in 2024, reaching an estimated $1.4 trillion. However, when excluding flows passing through...

Economic concerns have escalated into widespread grievances among 60% of people globally, with a significant portion believing that hostile actions, including violence, may be necessary to drive change, according to a recent poll conducted by communications firm Edelman. The survey, which gathered responses from 33,000 individuals across 28 countries, revealed...