For small and mid-sized businesses, securing the private financing needed to export their products can be difficult. To assist these companies, and allow them to expand and create jobs in the United States, the federal Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im Bank …

PETALING JAYA – Long-term economic stability is still being challenged after stepping out from the global financial crisis more than five years later, said the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Management …

IN the past decade Africa has emerged in the world's consciousness in the context of an evolution in the continent's image. Africa is not yet seen as the place to be, to go to, or to be envied in terms of economic and societal progress. Indeed, still …

Since the economic crisis began in the United States and Europe in 2008, the global economy has undergone a massive change, with exports by the developed nations falling and nations such as China scrambling to adjust to this reality. In order to avoid …

We anticipate global economic growth in 2014 of about 2.5 percent, a modest improvement from 2013 levels. Most developed countries continue to pursue pro-growth policies, which should continue to benefit those economies. However, many developing …

Global growth this year should average 3.4%, the IMF said. That's a little better than the 3.2% the world economy managed in 2013. "The recovery continues, but it remains a weak recovery," said Olivier Blanchard, chief economist at the IMF. A poor …

China's factory activity expanded at its fastest in 18 months in July as new orders surged while the euro zone's private sector also perked up, suggesting the global economy started the second half of 2014 on a solid footing. While China is relying on …

The return of recession to the still-fragile global economy. A slump in Russia. That's the fear haunting policymakers as they contemplate how to respond to the shooting down of MH17 over eastern Ukraine last week. The meltdown scenario can be easily …

The global economy was recovering from the crisis, and all countries, including Russian partners, "are seeking any opportunities to restore their economies and expand presence on the international market", he added. Russia will protect its economic …