With a view to stimulating an economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, African governments are pushing ahead with plans to implement a continent-wide free trade zone, with a particular emphasis on e-commerce and digital payments.
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Economic update | Despite Covid-19, South-east Asian investors prepare for a flurry of IPOs
1 Oct 2020
The pandemic and its related economic effects prompted a slowdown in initial public offerings (IPOs) in South-east Asia, as it did globally. However, there are indications that the region is set to see listing activity bounce back in the coming months.
Economic update | Covid-19 and remittances: why are Latin American transfers increasing?
26 Aug 2020
Despite predictions of a significant fall as a result of Covid-19, remittances into some Latin American countries have actually increased following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.
With the world’s gaze increasingly trained on the upcoming US elections, emerging economies are also grappling with the question of how to facilitate voting in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Articles & Analysis | Useful information for travellers in Papua New Guinea from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2020
ETIQUETTE: “For every village a different culture” is the expression that best describes the social norms, cultures and languages of Papua New Guinea’s population. Most locals will greet you with a warm smile. The salutation monin tru (a very good morning) is considered the polite early-day greeting.
Articles & Analysis | Comfortable hotels in Papua New Guinea from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2020
AIRWAYS HOTEL Jacksons Parade, Jacksons International Airport PO Box 1942, Boroko, NCD T: +675 324 5200 / 7373 2600 reservations@airways.com.pg www.airways.com.pg Rooms: 40 Bacchus rooms, 49 Fountain rooms, 24 Dakota Rooms, 22 Dakota Junior Suites, 11 Dakota Suites and 1 presidential suite. Business & Conference Facilities: Business...