Bridging Asia: Will Myanmar be a democracy in a decade?
Myanmar is undergoing the most sweeping political reform in a generation. Seemingly almost overnight, Myanmar has liberalised its economy and released … source
Strong hiring in May pushes unemployment rate to 18-year low
Interested in Jobs Report? Add Jobs Report as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Jobs Report news, video, and analysis from ABC News. U.S. employers extended…
Macron talks to Trump, says tariffs illegal and a mistake
French President Emmanuel Macron has told U.S. President Donald Trump that the new U.S. tariffs on European, Mexican and Canadian goods are illegal and a “mistake.” Macron’s office said in…
U.S. job growth seen picking up, wage growth likely moderate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. job growth likely accelerated in May as warmer weather boosted hiring at construction sites, but wage gains are expected to have remained marginal, pointing to moderate…
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim: The VICE News Interview
Twenty years ago, Jim Yong Kim was an activist calling for the abolition of the World Bank. Today, he’s its president. VICE News met with Kim to discuss the ……
How Powerful is Turkey?
Subscribe! http://bitly.com/1iLOHml Turkey has a massive military presence and one of the fastest growing economies in the world. The country has taken an … source
U.S. weekly jobless claims fall more than expected
(Reuters) – New applications for U.S. unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, but claims for several states including California and Virginia were estimated. FILE PHOTO: Job seekers line…
Africa: Mega data will generate $210 billion in 2020 [Business Africa]
Burkinabes urge to consume local products Promoting Made in Burkina Faso products within the country’s own population has been advocated for some time by … source
Perspectives June 2013: Southeast Asia on the rise
Southeast Asian economies are thriving and starting to steal the limelight from China. Is this a short-term boom or the shape of things to come? Host Lian Pek … source
Africa mining sector on the move amid price comeback
Investors and mining firms gathered on Monday at Africa’s biggest industry conference amid a newfound optimism that the uptick in commodity prices could … source