IMF revises up China’s growth, flags debt problems
Aug 18, 2017 (LBO) – The IMF has revised China’s growth outlook to average 6.4 percent between 2017 and 2021, up from 6.0 percent last year, but has …
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Sri Lankan-born chef Rishi Naleendra wins first Michelin star
Aug 02, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lankan-born chef Rishi Naleendra, who heads Cheek by Jowl, a Singaporean restaurant serving Australian cuisine, has become the …
Issuances of ‘green bonds’ could double this year: report
July 27, 2017 (LBO) – Issuance of ‘green bonds’ could nearly double to 150 billion dollars this year, according to an article by Mainstreet …
French President Macron outlines ambitious five-year plan
July 05, 2017 (LBO) – France’s President Emmanuel Macron, in a rare joint session of the French Parliament at Versailles, outlined his five-year …
Opinion: Despite Trump-Modi bonhomie, Indo-US economic relations in doldrums
By P.K.Balachandran Despite words signifying undying friendship and bear hugs, which marked President Donald Trump’s interaction with Indian Prime Minister …
Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter, YouTube in forum to counter terrorism
June 27, 2017 (LBO) – Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter and YouTube announced Monday the formation of a ‘Global Internet Forum to Counter …
Hung parliament in UK elections, Conservatives lose seats
June 09, 2017 (LBO) – British Prime Minister Theresa May’s snap election call failed to pay off with the general elections set for a hung …
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE, Egypt cut diplomatic ties with Qatar
June 05, 2017 (LBO) – Saudi Arabia broke diplomatic relations and all land sea and air contacts with fellow Gulf Arab state Qatar on Monday, saying the …
China pledges USD124 bln for new Silk Road infrastructure plan
May 15, 2017 (LBO) – Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged 124 billion dollars in government investments and loans on Sunday for his new Silk Road plan …
South Korea picks Moon Jae In as new President
May 09, 2017 (LBO) – Left wing politician Moon Jae In has unofficially won South Korea’s presidential election by a landslide, an exit poll survey …
British PM calls for general election in June
Apr 19, 2017 (LBO) – British Prime Minister Theresa May has called for a snap general election on June 8th, claiming that divisions at Westminster risk …
Trump to review trade abuses by other countries within 3 months
Mar 31, 2017 (LBO) – US President Donald Trump is to sign executive orders Friday to identify trade abuses carried out by other countries and to conduct a …
EU to present draft guidelines for UK’s departure from bloc
Mar 31, 2017 (LBO) – Donald Tusk, president of the European Council will present draft guidelines for the British withdrawal to the 27 member states in …
British govt to formally notify EU of Brexit on March 29
Mar 21, 2017 (LBO) – The British government plans to formally notify the European Union on March 29 of its intention to leave the bloc, putting the …
Dutch PM sees off populist challenge in boost for EU
Mar 17, 2017 (LBO) – The Dutch prime minister, Mark Rutte, saw off a challenge from the populist Geert Wilders to claim victory in parliamentary …
South Korean markets up after court confirms impeachment of President
Mar 10, 2017 (LBO) – South Korean markets rose marginally after the country’s Constitutional Court upheld a parliament vote made late last year to impeach …
Dutch elections next week to have implications for EU
Mar 09, 2017 (LBO) – The Dutch will vote in a general election next week that will focus the world’s attention on trends in populism and the future …
Moonlight shines as Oscar best picture after mix-up with La La Land
Feb 27, 2017 (LBO) – Moonlight won the best picture award at the Oscars after La La Land was mistakenly awarded the honor, baffling viewers around the world. …
IMF worried about elections in Europe, populist candidates
Feb 13, 2017 (LBO) – International Monetary Fund’s chief Christine Lagarde says elections in several countries in Europe, in the context of support …
World economy could face transformative developments: economist
Feb 06, 2017 (LBO) – Global economic conditions this year are anything but traditional, and U.S. President Donald Trump’s economic policies are likely …