Finance

World Bank sees improving global economy despite 'substantial' risks

Photo:Quay cranes on docks in Sri Lanka.

Green economy is 'the economy of the future,' says UN chief, urging commitment to climate action

Photo:Renewable Energy Solar Panels in Tokelau.

China: One Belt, One Road, Lots of Obligations

Photo:Ethnic Uighurs sit near a statue of China's late Chairman Mao Zedong in Kashgar, Xinji

Panama’s financial reform agenda must prioritize combating tax evasion – UN expert

Photo:High rises and hotel buildings in Punta Pacifica, Panama City, Panama.

New UN study makes 'strong' economic case for Africa's investment in green energy

Photo:A UNEP solar energy system, the largest of its type in Africa.

'Broadly positive' outlook for Asia-Pacific threatened by rising global uncertainty, warns UN report

Photo:Workers at a construction site in Binh Thuan province, Viet Nam.

Antiquated EU regulation obstacle to effective fight against counterfeit and pirated products industry, revealed EESC hearing on 6 April

7 April 2017

Cost of renewables fell in 2016, lowering global investment in clean energy – UN

Photo:A wind mill at the Parque Eólico Camilo Ortega Saavedra wind farm in the Department of Riva

£23 million boost for hydrogen-powered vehicles and infrastructure in UK

18 March 2017

UK government welcomes £240 million strategic Toyota investment

16 March 2017