economy
IMF recommends ‘economic program’ to develop Egypt’s private sector
Business
February 15, 2020
IMF recommends ‘economic program’ to develop Egypt’s private sector
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recommended that Egypt needs a new package of reforms geared towards supporting and developing its…
Egypt’s annual inflation rate down to 6.8 percent: CAPMAS
Economy
February 11, 2020
Egypt’s annual inflation rate down to 6.8 percent: CAPMAS
Egypt’s annual inflation rate fell to 6.8 percent in January 2020, compared to 12.2 percent in January 2019, according to…
As nations bicker, a greener future evolves in finance
Environment
February 9, 2020
As nations bicker, a greener future evolves in finance
Away from the toxic atmosphere at climate summit talks, in boardrooms, banks and trading houses, a transformation in green finance…
Trump immigration clampdown may threaten Americans’ jobs, wages, economists say
World
January 26, 2020
Trump immigration clampdown may threaten Americans’ jobs, wages, economists say
The 20-year-old San Diego bakery Con Pane Rustic Breads & Cafe went out of business this month after an audit…
Yemen’s rival powers battle over banknotes
Middle East
January 18, 2020
Yemen’s rival powers battle over banknotes
SANAA/ADEN (Reuters) – Yemen’s warring sides opened a new front in their five-year conflict on Saturday – a battle over…
China expected to clock weakest growth in 30 years: AFP poll
Business
January 14, 2020
China expected to clock weakest growth in 30 years: AFP poll
China’s economy grew at its slowest rate in three decades in 2019, according to an AFP poll of economists, after…
North Korea’s Kim warns of ‘grave’ economic challenge
World
December 30, 2019
North Korea’s Kim warns of ‘grave’ economic challenge
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has warned top ruling party officials of the “grave situation” facing the nuclear-armed state’s…
As crisis hits, Lebanese businesses fight for survival
Middle East
December 28, 2019
As crisis hits, Lebanese businesses fight for survival
After decades of hard work, self-made Lebanese chocolatier Roger Zakhour thought he would finally be able to pass a successful…
China signals stepping up economic support in 2020
World
December 24, 2019
China signals stepping up economic support in 2020
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang signaled plans to free up more cash for the country’s banking system in a bid to…
Profile – Nevine Gamea, first woman since 2013 to become Minister of Commerce and Industry
Business
December 23, 2019
Profile – Nevine Gamea, first woman since 2013 to become Minister of Commerce and Industry
Nevine Gamea has become the first woman to assume the post of Minister of Commerce and Industry since June 30,…