Finance & Economics

G20 GDP Growth - Third quarter of 2019, OECD

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‌Note: Growth rates presented in this chart are based on data with more than one decimal

Brazil identifies a clear pathway for aligning its transfer pricing framework with the OECD standard

Brazil has identified a clear pathway for bringing its existing transfer pricing framework into alignment with the international consensus, and is weighing two options – immediate or gradual implementation, according to a new joint report by the OECD...

Serbia: EUR 50 million from EIB to Crédit Agricole Srbija to support local companies and projects

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a finance contracts totalling EUR 30 million with Crédit Agricole Srbija AD Novi Sad (Crédit Agricole Srbija) in support of projects of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as mid-cap...

LCQ12: Relief measures for middle class

Following is a question by the Hon Paul Tse and a written reply by the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr James Lau, in the Legislative Council on December 18:

World Bank Approves $142 Million to Support Resilient Livelihoods in Malawi

The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved a total of $142 million equivalent for the Malawi Social Support for Resilient Livelihoods project on December 10, 2019. The project will improve resilience among the poor and vulnerable population...

India: step up reform efforts to increase quality jobs and incomes

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Composite Leading Indicators (CLI), OECD, December 2019

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Tax revenues have reached a plateau

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World Bank Reaches $2 Billion in Sustainable Development Bonds Issued while Raising Awareness for Food Loss and Waste with Strong Support from Japanese Investors

The World Bank’s recent Sustainable Development Bonds have helped to raise awareness for the importance of combating food loss and waste. Food loss and waste is part of Sustainable Development Goal 12.3 - halving food waste by 2030.

IMF Executive Board Completes the Sixth Review under the Extended Credit Facility and the Extended Fund Facility Arrangements for Côte d'Ivoire, and Approves One-Year Program Extension

On December 6, 2019, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the sixth review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangements and approved the request to extend the IMF support...