Special Reports

Discussions surrounding the Unified Arab Economic Charter have gained momentum as Arab nations work toward strengthening economic cooperation and regional integration. The proposed framework aims to enhance trade relations, attract investments, and foster collaboration across key industries. At the core of these discussions is the Arab League, which has underscored...

The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has projected steady economic growth of 4.2% for the ASEAN+3 region in 2025, according to its latest quarterly update of the ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook (AREO). While the region is expected to perform robustly, supported by strong domestic demand and an export recovery, rising...

Spain’s economy grew by a stronger-than-expected 3.2% in 2024, significantly outpacing its eurozone counterparts, according to preliminary data released by the National Statistics Institute. Following the release of the annual figures, Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo indicated that the government planned to revise its 2025 growth forecast upward from the previous...

Coca-Cola has issued a recall for several of its beverages in parts of Europe due to "higher levels" of chlorine found in the products. The recall primarily affects Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, according to a company statement. The impacted products include Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Tropico, and Minute Maid, with...

A recent survey by PwC revealed that Canadian executives are slower to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) compared to their global counterparts, with only 79% of Canadian CEOs planning to implement AI within the next 12 months, compared to 87% globally. The report highlighted that Canadian companies are falling behind in...

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...