“We cannot carry on like this,” President Cyril Ramaphosa said in an interview at the Davos economic forum.
Tag: Economic Conditions and Trends
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Is the Face of Populism at the Davos Forum
President Jair Bolsonaro set the tone for a Davos gathering with many U.S. and European leaders absent this year, dealing with crises back home.
DealBook: Chilling Davos: A Bleak Warning on Global Division and Debt
An influential financier says investors should pay heed to growing risks and social tensions — a message resonating at the World Economic Forum.
The New New World: China Transforms, and a Factory Owner Struggles to Follow
Shao Chunyou rose from the assembly line to the boss’s office. Now the old recipes for success don’t work, and he must reinvent himself again.
China’s Economy, by the Numbers, Is Worse Than It Looks
New figures suggest the economic outlook may be improving but that growth has slowed more than the headline figure shows.
Why Vietnam Appeals as Possible Host for Trump-Kim Summit
Vietnam is a former enemy of South Korea and the United States. But it has become a strategic ally and robust trading partner for both countries.
China’s Slowdown Looms Just as the World Looks for Growth
In the past, China has helped to pull the global economy out of weak spots. This time, it might not come through.
South Korea Raised Taxes in Bid for Growth. So Far, It’s Not Working.
In contrast to President Trump, President Moon Jae-in of South Korea has embraced a pro-labor program of higher wages and taxes. The early results have been discouraging.
Talks to End U.S.-China Trade War Now Shift to Make-or-Break Rounds
The two sides made progress in identifying the issues between them, setting the stage for potential talks with top leaders from both countries.
China Offers Trump a Trade Peace Deal. It May Not Be Enough.
Beijing’s proposed concessions may help both sides, but may not alleviate the tensions fueling its economic conflict with the United States.