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Tuesday 16/February/2016 14:46 PM

What’s ailing Brazil?

After decades of rapid economic growth and per capita income gains, Brazil is struggling. According to the International Monetary Fund, the country’s GDP...

Tuesday 16/February/2016 12:49 PM

Bank of Japan launches negative rates

Bank of japan's negative interest rates came into effect on Tuesday in a radical plan already deemed a failure by financial markets, highlighting...

Tuesday 16/February/2016 12:23 PM

Opening day of Singapore Airshow

Singapore Airlines picked Thales to provide in-flight entertainment systems and Internet connections for passengers on its newest widebody long-range plane,...

Monday 15/February/2016 15:34 PM

Brexit and the special relationship

The decision whether to remain part of the European Union is obviously one for the British people and their elected representatives to make. But more than...

Monday 15/February/2016 14:55 PM

Japan economy shrinks more than expected

Japan's economy shrank more than expected in the final quarter of last year as consumer spending and exports slumped, adding to headaches for...