They're probably going to be Eastern European or Indian, and the crew are overwhelmingly likely to be Filipino because Filipinos make up a quarter of the world's crew," George says. That life at sea can be difficult in different ways. "[Shipping …

The 1997 Asian Financial Crisis increased the need for a more inclusive and balanced global economic architecture. The 2008 Global Financial Crisis further highlighted the flaws of the current international financial architecture, and the G20 became …

As the fifth anniversary of the disorderly collapse of the investment bank Lehman Brothers approaches, some analysts will revisit the causes of an historic global “sudden stop” that resulted in enormous economic and financial disruptions. Others will …

The post World War II period saw a remarkable expansion in global trade and capital flows. The collapse of the Berlin Wall and the reintegration of China, Russia and Eastern European countries into the world economy provided impetus for globalisation.

IN A NUTSHELL: "Improving exports shows how being a seller to the world rather than just a buyer can really help the economy." WHAT IT MEANS: Is being right a month late still being right? I had 2.5% in my June and July Blue Chip forecasts and yes that …

The global economy could be in the early stages of another crisis. Once again, the US Federal Reserve is in the eye of the storm. As the Fed attempts to exit from so-called quantitative easing (QE) – its unprecedented policy of massive purchases of …

The people who participate in this underground market are called bunkerers, and the central government is doing its best to combat what has lately become the greatest threat to its export economy. Recently, Nigeria reached a low point. Production this …

PARIS – Five years have passed since the collapse of the American investment bank Lehman Brothers triggered financial mayhem and marked the onset of the Great Recession. Though the dust may not have fully settled, three catchwords sum up what we …

The 1997 Asian financial crisis has increased the need for a more inclusive and balanced global economic architecture. The 2008 global financial crisis further highlighted the flaws of the current international financial architecture, and the Group of …