Currencies
From Turkey to South Korea, strong dollar squeezes the energy-poor
Higher U.S. interest rates drive investors to greenback
Economy
Commodities
Guinea coup upends China strategy as aluminum prices soar
Beijing's dependence on Australia rises while uncertainty clouds African source
Opinion
Singapore ramps up strategic investment in Africa
City-state's understanding of niche frontiers can show other rich nations the way
Economy
IMF lifts growth forecast for rich nations, dims outlook for others
Developing nations draw downgrades on lack of COVID vaccines and fiscal support
Coronavirus
Africa slammed by third wave as vaccinations languish under 2%
China, Russia and others step up to provide assistance
Climate Change
BlackRock to launch green infrastructure fund in Asia
The public-private partnership also eyes projects in Africa and Latin America
International relations
China's secret loan contracts reveal clout over developing nations
Study finds clauses giving its state-owned lenders priority over other creditors
Economy
Suez Canal faces prolonged blockage, sparking fear for exporters
Ever Given operator seeks new plan to dislodge massive containership
Trade
Nigeria's Okonjo-Iweala confirmed as WTO chief
She becomes the first woman and first African to lead the embattled trade body
International relations
Beijing expands Indian Ocean FTAs westward with Mauritius
Concern among small island nations over huge trade imbalances with China
Belt and Road
China builds Digital Silk Road in Pakistan to Africa and Europe
PEACE cable will reduce Pakistani internet traffic going through India
Interview
Tunisia finance minister urges G-20 countries to ease loan terms
Ali Kooli looks to China-led AIIB to help promote relations with Asia
Economy
Out of RCEP, India seeks an export passage to Africa
New Delhi shuns Chinese imports as it focuses on domestic growth
Trade
WTO cancels meeting aimed at breaking leadership impasse
Nigerian candidate Okonjo-Iweala in limbo without US support
Trade
US blocks African candidate for WTO chief with eye on China
American support for South Korean minister poses headache for Japan
Opinion
Japan must use Mauritius oil spill to wean ships off fossil fuels
Japan owns ships worth a collective $92 billion and hosts over 1,000 shipyards
Environment
Japanese ship Wakashio involved in Mauritius oil spill breaks apart
Authorities rush to remove fuel oil ahead of bad weather
Interview
Good listener or strong negotiator? WTO candidates make case for top job
Nigeria's Okonjo-Iweala and Mexico's Seade have different prescriptions for US-China rift
International relations
WTO leadership race emerges as newest arena for US-China rivalry
African and Mexican candidates in spotlight as trade group looks for consensus
International relations
India sends hydroxychloroquine to Africa in war on coronavirus
Aid initiative to fill pandemic leadership failings of China and the US
