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Uzbekistan is upbeat on Afghan trade and development
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In his speech before the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 23, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan H.E. Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev sounded an optimistic note on Uzbekistan's burgeoning economic and trade developments with its neighbor to the south, Afghanistan.
‘Time to finance nature’: Protecting the planet leads to economic gain
A new study from the Campaign for Nature has found that wildlife conservation pays off for the global economy.
Income inequality across Europe on the rise since 1980s
The UN's 2019 Human Development Report reveals how income inequality has been widening for decades, while highlighting a new generation of inequalities that are opening up
Rwanda’s port – creating a hub for Intra-African trade
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One of the largest in-land ports in Africa, Kigali Logistics Platform, is working towards a different kind of management system to create a faster and more efficient process for its customers. The first phase cost an estimated €31 million and was financed by logistics giant Dubai Port World.
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OECD: lowest global growth rate in a decade
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has cut its world forecast to 2.9% this year before a predicted 3.0% in 2020
African entrepreneurs encouraged to unlock their continent’s potential
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The recent Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Forum in Abuja, Nigeria brought together thousands of would-be entrepreneurs and potential investors.
Much-delayed €420m bridge to connect Croatia back on track
Peljesac Bridge, one of the EU's major infrastructure projects, is set to cost €420 million. Construction work stalled for more than a decade, but now it's back on track.
Crans Montana 2019| global players talk peace, development & stability
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Is achieving peace, development and stability a pipe dream? It is the main question being asked at 2019's Crans Montana Forum.
Eurasian Media Forum: is AI the renaissance of humanity?
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Some people at the annual Eurasian Media Forum believe artificial intelligence will cause the next "renaissance of humanity" but others think this will come at the cost of serious inequality. Witness the debate in this feature of Focus.
From globalisation to the blogosphere: The Eurasian Media Forum encourages open-minded debates
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World politics, global overconsumption, the arrival of artificial intelligence, and a peek into the blogosphere - the 2019 Eurasian Media Forum Kazakhstan doesn’t shy away from asking big questions.
Fearless debates break down stereotypes at the Eurasian Media Forum
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‘The world today: Transforming reality?’ The theme for the 2019 Eurasian Media Forum poses a big question. The summit, taking place on 22nd to 24th May in Almaty, Kazakhstan, digs deep into the key issues facing the media today.
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Economic development programmes won't deter youth in countries like Somalia and Afghanistan from migrating unless they're accompanied by efforts to improve stability.
Hong Kong is most expensive city in the world, survey finds
Four of the five most expensive cities in the world for expatriates are in Asia, according to a cost of living study.
Davos kicks off with good and bad news
The World Economic Forum opens with a warning that global economic growth is picking up, but too many people are being left out.
Trump said America's economy was better than Japan's and he was probably right
"You've built one of the world's most powerful economies. I don't know if it's as good as ours. I think not," Trump said to the Japanese people
Report into gig economy proposes policy changes to protect workers' rights
A challenge for Theresa May's government is how to protect rights without stifling the economy
Thousands protest peacefully in Hamburg against G20
Despite some scuffles, tens of thousands took part in a peaceful march against the summit on Saturday.
Angola's infrastructure boom
Seeking to shake of its dependence on the petrol economy, Angola is building its way to economic diversification
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IMF raises growth predictions, frets about protectionism
The International Monetary Fund has raised its global growth forecast for 2017 but warned protectionist policies could undermine the modest recovery.