Economy
World Bank sees sharp global slowdown, risk for developing nations
Rising debt and inequality threaten 'hard landing' and unrest in poorer countries
Economy
Indo-Pacific
Leader of African trade bloc issues call for Asian investors
Mene moves to boost Turkish investment in Africa during Istanbul summit
Opinion
Xi Jinping echoes Jack Ma as he plots future China-Africa ties
This year's Forum on China-Africa Cooperation marks a turning point
Coronavirus
U.K., Germany and Italy detect omicron coronavirus variant
Many countries announce travel curbs, bans on southern Africa
Opinion
Why the BRICs nations have not turned the world upside down
Grouping was never ready for today's crop of leaders
Opinion
Asia must help Africa escape worst impacts of climate change
Second-largest continent is warming twice as fast as the rest of the world
Currencies
From Turkey to South Korea, strong dollar squeezes the energy-poor
Higher U.S. interest rates drive investors to greenback
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