Special Reports

Debt has become a mounting challenge for developing nations, particularly the least developed countries (LDCs). These nations face higher borrowing costs, weaker debt management capabilities, and limited representation in key international forums that address debt issues. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly worsened the financial situation for LDCs, driving up public debt,...

On September 15, India initiated Operation Sadbhav, a humanitarian mission to provide disaster relief to Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam, all of which have been severely affected by Typhoon Yagi and subsequent flooding. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced that India has committed $1 million in flood relief to Vietnam...

In recent days, torrential rains have wreaked havoc across Central Europe, leading to widespread flooding and significant damage to infrastructure. Countries like Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Austria, and Romania have been hit hardest, with local authorities responding to the crisis by initiating evacuations and emergency measures. Poland has been particularly affected,...

A recent international survey conducted by U.S. News & World Report, gathering responses from nearly 17,000 individuals, including 5,900 aged 45 and older, has revealed the best countries for a comfortable retirement. The survey assessed 89 countries based on several key factors: affordability, tax environment, friendliness, desirability as a place...

The retail and consumer sector in the Middle East continues to grapple with significant concerns over the availability of working capital, particularly in relation to more favorable payment terms, delayed receipts, and ongoing struggles within the retail industry. According to Katy Holmes, CEO of the British Chamber of Commerce Dubai,...

The Turkic World Common Alphabet Commission has reached an agreement on a Latin-based Common Turkic Alphabet comprising 34 letters during its third meeting, which took place from September 9 to 11 in Baku, Azerbaijan. According to a statement from the Turkic Academy's press service, the proposed alphabet includes letters that...

The gender gap in leadership within the travel technology industry is gradually narrowing, with a noticeable increase in the recruitment of women into leadership positions across the sector, particularly within the airline industry. For instance, in May this year, Ariane Gorin became the CEO of the Expedia Group. In the...

Elon Musk, one of the world's wealthiest individuals and the founder of Tesla and SpaceX, has once again drawn attention to the popular meme cryptocurrency Dogecoin (DOGE). This time, Musk did so in his signature unconventional style. In a recent post on his social media platform, X (formerly known as...

A prominent Chinese investment bank, once renowned for orchestrating major deals in the nation's tech industry, recently disclosed a surprising $11 million payment tied to the disappearance of its founder, Bao Fan. This revelation has only intensified the intrigue surrounding Bao, who established China Renaissance in Beijing in 2005 and...

While the oil-rich Gulf states of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are often associated with luxury and opulence, a stark gender imbalance lies beneath the surface. Women are frequently missing from the economic landscape despite appearing in typical birth ratios — around 96 girls for every...