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Will South Africa’s downgraded status pull the region down?

Will South Africa’s downgraded status pull the region down?

South African companies may now be less inclined to invest in other countries in the continent.

Tillerson, Yang speak after China-ASEAN agreement on South China Sea

Tillerson, Yang speak after China-ASEAN agreement on South China Sea

The US conducts periodic air and naval patrols near the disputed islands that have angered Beijing.

Brazil: Currency, markets plunge amid Temer corruption allegations

Brazil: Currency, markets plunge amid Temer corruption allegations

The charges against Temer will likely strike a blow to his economic reforms package.

Russia, Italy to boost energy ties: Putin after talks with Italian PM

Russia, Italy to boost energy ties: Putin after talks with Italian PM

Italy has, in the past few years, stressed on Moscow's importance as a trade partner, a supplier of energy and a major player in attempts to end war in Syria.

Suspected US coalition air strike kills dozens in Syria – report

Suspected US coalition air strike kills dozens in Syria – report

The deaths come as the UN convenes a sixth round of peace talks in Geneva.

Cholera outbreak kills scores in Yemen

Cholera outbreak kills scores in Yemen

Yemen's health system, already battered by two years of civil war, is unable to cope with this latest crisis.

China adds 4.65 million new urban jobs in Q1

China adds 4.65 million new urban jobs in Q1

The world’s second largest economy aims to create more than 11 million jobs this year.

China earmarks $124 bn for Belt and Road economic plan

China earmarks $124 bn for Belt and Road economic plan

China will provide aid worth $8.7 billion to developing countries and international organizations participating in the "Belt and Road" drive.

Xi meets world leaders ahead of economic forum

Xi meets world leaders ahead of economic forum

Xi and the Hungarian PM announced the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership.

Indian Premier Modi to attend economic forum in Russia

Indian Premier Modi to attend economic forum in Russia

Delhi and Moscow have close economic and political ties.

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