IMF Country Focus May 28, 2020/IMF The COVID-19 crisis is having a significant impact on Jamaica. The pandemic, which is severely hurting tourism and remittances, reached the Caribbean country just a few months after the successful conclusion of its economic reform program—which was supported by a $1.66 billion Stand-By Arrangement […]
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Oil Prices Surge As OPEC+ Eyes Extension
June 5, 2020/OilPrice.com In one of the most bullish days for oil markets in 2020, OPEC+ looks to be on the brink of an agreement while the U.S. job report saw an unexpectedly large drop in unemployment. Friday, June 5th, 2020 Oil prices jumped yet again on positive news from […]
How digital entrepreneurs will help shape the world after the COVID-19 pandemic
June 4, 2020/WEF Brian A Wong Vice President, Global Initiatives, Alibaba Group The ability to leverage digital tools has become a must for entrepreneurs, to survive the ongoing crisis. The pandemic has accelerated the process of digital transformation across almost all sectors. Greater social mobility and shared value creation are […]
