Vietnam likely to outperform despite Brexit; farm output likely to weaken

Jun 27, 2016 05:35 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Vietnam is expected to outperform in the region despite result of a Brexit that is expected to stretch the ongoing instability in the global economy. Vietnam remains the Asian economy that continues to withstand the...

Fundamentals to watch out for this week

Jun 27, 2016 05:26 am UTC| Commentary Economy

In terms of scheduled events, this week isnt that risk heavy but post-Brexit scheduled and unscheduled commentaries and actions make it extremely risk heavy. What to watch for over the coming days: Brexit...

U.S. durable goods orders weaken in May; downside risks to business spending outlook re-ignite

Jun 27, 2016 05:16 am UTC| Commentary Economy

U.S. durable goods orders dropped 2.2 percent in May, weaker than projections. Core capital goods orders also came in weaker. Meanwhile, data for shipments indicate towards positive spending in equipment in the second...

Briferendum Series

What Brexit means for UK science: a view from the coalface

Jun 26, 2016 19:13 pm UTC| Insights & Views Science Economy

Science, and geoscience in particular, is an international activity that benefits from cooperation and collaboration. The Brexit vote is a wake up call, not just for the UK but more widely, and it underlines how so many...

Briferendum Series

African exporters face choppy waters in the wake of Brexit

Jun 26, 2016 19:00 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

One would certainly be forgiven if, like us, you found yourself doing a double take at the news that Britains public voted in favour of leaving the EU. This is because shortly before the Brexit polls closed, opinion polls...

Small firms can provide jobs, but big firms are the key to economic growth in Africa

Jun 26, 2016 18:53 pm UTC| Insights & Views Business Economy

Almost all developing countries have policies to promote small and medium-sized firms. The reasons for this choice are clear. Small firms appear to create lots of job with relatively little capital and jobs are desperately...

Norwegian economic growth likely to normalize in 2017

Jun 24, 2016 12:46 pm UTC| Commentary Economy

In Norway, the huge cost-cutting in oil sector has reduced breakeven levels for new investment projects. Earlier, investment was anticipated to rebound with oil prices of around USD 50 to 60 per barrel. Since then the oil...