Rampant inequality, corruption and poor education standards continue to impede growth in South Africa. A year into his presidency, Cyril Ramaphosa will have to tackle an array of structural impediments to turn things around

Hyperinflation has crippled Venezuela’s economy over the past 12 months, causing a socioeconomic crisis exacerbated by Maduro’s currency policies

The World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report suggests that tough macroeconomic conditions will hit emerging markets particularly hard

Trading has become more accessible than ever for beginners. However, there are some potential pitfalls to avoid for those who are new to the game

A decade after the devastating hotel bombing in Islamabad, the British carrier will recommence flights to Pakistan’s capital following major improvements in national security

Many of the usual suspects can be found towards the top of the Word Bank’s 2019 Doing Business index, but there are also some surprises in the report as a number of less likely countries continue to punch above their weight

Even in times of economic strife, demand for wine has consistently outstripped supply, making it the perfect investment

The EU-Japan trade deal will come into effect on February 1, 2019, removing over €1bn of duties paid per year by EU companies

Sustainable business means adapting to multi-channel, digital-enabled customer expectations, says Chai Chaiyawan

Support for France’s youngest president continues to plummet as violence erupts in response to a proposed hike in fuel prices

In November 2008, Queen Elizabeth II asked why no one saw the financial crisis coming. In the years following, many economists have attempted to answer her question, but few have come up with more than mere excuses

It is clear that the influence of technology can be damaging as well as beneficial, with negative effects on personal relationships and social media-induced anxiety becoming more apparent

The financial services sector continues to evolve, as innovation, and the growth of Artificial Intelligence in particular, is driving companies to adapt with the times

With the trade war between the US and China continuing to rumble on, Beijing has affirmed its commitment to economic co-operation ahead of trade talks between APAC nations

European and Asian markets breathed a collective sigh of relief as pollsters’ predictions came to fruition in the November 6 US midterm elections