World News

Canada Can Grow Faster by Unlocking Its Own Market

(Credit: IMF Photo/Paige Taylor White)  January 27, 2026/IMFBlog Canada is one of the world’s most open economies. Over decades, it has built deep and resilient links to global markets, anchored in openness, predictability, and rules-based trade. Yet at home, the Canadian economy remains much less integrated than its global footprint […]

Smart Contracts Will Drive the Next Revolution in Blockchain, Says D24 Fintech

January 26, 2026/D24 Fintech Experts at D24 Fintech on the latest blockchain innovation set to dominate the market in 2026. Blockchain is set to continue its growth in 2026, with key evolving components and technologies driving it forward. Smart contracts are one such example, quickly becoming the lifeblood of decentralized applications.  […]

Business4Land Champions’ Council Launched at Davos to Spur Private Sector Action on Land, Drought

The UNCCD COP16 Presidency and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Secretariat launched the Business 4 Land (B4L) Champions’ Council at the World Economic Forum in Davos (Photo: AETOSWire) January 25, 2026/Aetoswire The UNCCD COP16 Presidency, led by Saudi Arabia, and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification […]