World Economy
Ex-World Leaders Urge Global Action to Tackle Extreme Inequality Amid Rise of Trillionaires
June 28, 2025
Ex-World Leaders Urge Global Action to Tackle Extreme Inequality Amid Rise of Trillionaires
A group of 40 former world leaders, including ex-British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, has called for urgent global cooperation to address rising inequality and poverty as the prospect of the world’s first trillionaires looms. The leaders’ letter, organized by Club…
IMF Chief Warns of Global Economic Risks from Trump’s New Tariffs
April 4, 2025
IMF Chief Warns of Global Economic Risks from Trump’s New Tariffs
Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has expressed concerns over the potential global impact of new tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, Anadolu Agency reported. In a statement on Thursday, she warned that these tariffs…
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting Emphasizes Collaboration in Intelligent Age
January 21, 2025
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting Emphasizes Collaboration in Intelligent Age
The 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting began on Monday, January 20, in Davos, Switzerland, highlighting the need for global collaboration amid ongoing uncertainties, Xinhua reported. Under the theme “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age,” this five-day event has attracted…
Billionaires’ Wealth Surges Amidst Growing Inequality Ahead of Davos Meeting
January 20, 2025
Billionaires’ Wealth Surges Amidst Growing Inequality Ahead of Davos Meeting
Billionaires’ wealth increased significantly in 2024, with a report from Oxfam International revealing that their fortunes grew three times faster than the previous year. The total wealth of billionaires rose by $2 trillion, averaging approximately $5.7 billion per day, bringing…
Global Electric Vehicle Sales Hit Record 17.1 Million in 2024
January 15, 2025
Global Electric Vehicle Sales Hit Record 17.1 Million in 2024
Global electric vehicle (EV) sales reached a historic high of 17.1 million units in 2024, marking a 25% increase from the previous year, Anadolu Agency reported citing Rho Motion. This surge was fueled by four consecutive months of exceptional performance.…
Nobel Laureates Call for Urgent Action to Combat Global Hunger
January 15, 2025
Nobel Laureates Call for Urgent Action to Combat Global Hunger
Over 150 Nobel and World Food Prize laureates have issued an open letter calling for immediate efforts to enhance global food production amidst an impending hunger crisis, The Guardian reported. The coalition emphasizes the need for prioritizing research and technology…
Global Economic Growth Projected at 2.8% for 2025, UN Reports
January 11, 2025
Global Economic Growth Projected at 2.8% for 2025, UN Reports
The United Nations has projected global economic growth to remain modest at 2.8% in 2025, consistent with the growth rate for 2024, according to the latest World Economic Situation and Prospects report. This stability comes amidst ongoing structural challenges and…
IIF Projects World Economy Will Decelerate in 2025
December 13, 2024
IIF Projects World Economy Will Decelerate in 2025
World economic growth is projected to slow to 2.7% in 2025, down from 2.9% in 2024, Anadolu Agency reported citing a forecast released by the International Institute of Finance (IIF) on Wednesday. The IIF anticipates that the average GDP growth…
WTO Report Highlights AI’s Impact on Global Trade
November 23, 2024
WTO Report Highlights AI’s Impact on Global Trade
The World Trade Organization (WTO) released on Thursday, November 21, a significant report titled “Trading with Intelligence: How AI Shapes and is Shaped by International Trade,” Xinhua revealed yesterday. The report examines the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) on…
Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2024: Urgent Call for Action in Conflict-Affected Areas
October 18, 2024
Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2024: Urgent Call for Action in Conflict-Affected Areas
The Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2024 report reveals that approximately 1.1 billion people worldwide live in multidimensional poverty, with alarming disparities exacerbated by conflict. The report highlights the urgent need for targeted interventions to address the intertwined issues of…