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March 2, 2018 8:35 AM
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China's manufacturing PMI suffers sharpest fall in 6 years

The unexpectedly sharp slowdown was stark enough to unnerve European-listed mining stocks, which depend upon China for a significant part of their revenues.
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March 2, 2018 8:27 AM
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Vietnam's tech innovation renaissance

Vietnam's tech innovation renaissance | Development Economics | Scoop.it
Vietnam's tech economy is experiencing an innovation renaissance, with the return of overseas nationals injecting fresh ideas and a new energy.
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February 22, 2018 2:08 PM
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Transformation through Digital ID in India

The World Bank’s Identification for Development (ID4D) initiative is documenting—through the #EveryID has a story campaign—how official IDs have
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February 21, 2018 3:11 PM
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Hangzhou and the Alibaba effect

Hangzhou and the Alibaba effect | Development Economics | Scoop.it

The emergence of a tech behemoth, Alibaba, has transformed its hometown of Hangzhou, creating a multi-million dollar digital ecosystem in Hangzhou.

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February 4, 2018 2:44 PM
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Senegal’s New Toll Road Speeds Progress

A toll road connecting Dakar to its suburbs is easing traffic congestion, making businesses more competitive, and stimulating development along the highway
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January 24, 2018 3:33 PM
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Rent Control in Mumbai

For all you former, current, and future renters out there -- rent these days is too high, right? What if you could pay the same rent your parents, or grandparents, paid back in the day? Sounds pretty good!


Now what if that low rent meant that your home was in such disrepair that it could literally collapse while you were sleeping? That’s one of the unintended consequences of extensive rent control currently playing out in Mumbai, India. Let’s take a look.

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January 21, 2018 2:19 PM
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China's Sports Industry Is Allegedly Growing Faster Than The National Economy

China's Sports Industry Is Allegedly Growing Faster Than The National Economy | Development Economics | Scoop.it
The Chinese National Bureau of Statistics reported growth as expected. But that's no surprise. So, what can you learn from this week's official report, even if you can't really trust it?
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January 20, 2018 2:44 PM
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St Louis, Senegal: Coastal communities facing waves of change

Saint Louis’s coastal community is losing ground to the ocean each year, and families are losing their possessions, food and homes to coastal erosion, flooding, even breaking waves. But West Africa’s countries are working together, with the support of WACA, to create new solutions to protect the most vulnerable.

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January 18, 2018 4:04 PM
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China's economy grows 6.9% in 2017

China's economy grows 6.9% in 2017 | Development Economics | Scoop.it
The figure beats Beijing's official growth target of about 6.5%, though some question China's GDP data.
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January 5, 2018 4:31 AM
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China offers 10-year visas to top 'talent'

China offers 10-year visas to top 'talent' | Development Economics | Scoop.it
Beijing hopes to attract more technology experts, entrepreneurs and scientists to help its development.
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January 1, 2018 12:27 PM
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Chinese-built railways improve transport in Africa

Chinese-built railways improve transport in Africa | Development Economics | Scoop.it

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Geoff Riley's curator insight, January 1, 2018 7:20 AM
Here is a collection of photos of major rail projects in Sub Saharan Africa involving Chinese investment. Consider the benefits and costs/risks of inward investment for the countries concerned.
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December 28, 2017 1:06 PM
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China's Geely adds to Swedish assets with AB Volvo stake

China's Geely adds to Swedish assets with AB Volvo stake | Development Economics | Scoop.it
Geely has snapped up a major stake in AB Volvo, adding the Swedish truck and plant equipment manufacturer to a portfolio that already includes the Volvo cars business.
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December 15, 2017 1:11 PM
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Which #African Countries Are In The Most #Debt - and Why? #Investorseurope #WorldBank

Which #African Countries Are In The Most #Debt - and Why? #Investorseurope #WorldBank | Development Economics | Scoop.it
Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn WhatsApp TelegramEver since 2007, Africa has found itself in a rapidly spiralling debt crisis. Trump’s America and Brexit are two factors which have recently tipped many of these countries over the [...]

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Moses O. Ogutu's curator insight, December 15, 2017 4:33 AM

"Which are the 20 most debt-addled African countries and what are the main factors which got them there?"

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March 2, 2018 8:27 AM
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#Africa 'set to miss #UN development goal on malnutrition' #BBCAfrica #BBC #Investorseurope #Stocks 

#Africa 'set to miss #UN development goal on malnutrition' #BBCAfrica #BBC #Investorseurope #Stocks  | Development Economics | Scoop.it
At current rates of progress no African country will meet the UN goal set for 2030, a study reveals.

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Moses O. Ogutu's curator insight, March 1, 2018 3:46 AM

"Exceptionally detailed ma"s of child growth and education across Africa suggest that no single country is set to end childhood malnutrition by 2030.

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February 26, 2018 12:17 PM
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Why food crisis remains a thorn in flesh for Kenya

Why food crisis remains a thorn in flesh for Kenya | Development Economics | Scoop.it
Corruption, pests, cartels and declining soil fertility among factors to blame.

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Geoff Riley's curator insight, February 25, 2018 3:46 PM
A useful contextual article on the problems facing the Kenyan farming industry. 
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February 21, 2018 3:11 PM
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Venezuela launches oil cryptocurrency

Venezuela launches oil cryptocurrency | Development Economics | Scoop.it
The "Petro" is intended to help country's crumbling economy evade tough US sanctions.
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February 18, 2018 10:27 AM
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Dongguan in the spotlight: hi-tech comeback for 'factory of the world'? | Cities | The Guardian

Dongguan in the spotlight: hi-tech comeback for 'factory of the world'? | Cities | The Guardian | Development Economics | Scoop.it
After an economic slump lasting years, Dongguan – the home of ‘Made in China’ – is reinventing itself as a robotics base
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February 1, 2018 2:21 AM
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Battling to save the world's bananas

Battling to save the world's bananas | Development Economics | Scoop.it
As a deadly disease spreads, the fight for a banana plantation in Mozambique might hold the key to saving the world's favourite fruit.
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January 24, 2018 3:31 PM
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#Malaysia to raise #EU move to back palm oil ban to WTO, says trade minister Mustapa. #Globalasiatrader @investorseurope 

#Malaysia to raise #EU move to back palm oil ban to WTO, says trade minister Mustapa. #Globalasiatrader @investorseurope  | Development Economics | Scoop.it

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Minister of International Trade and Industry Mustapa Mohamed has described the European Union's (EU) backing of a ban on the use of palm oil in biofuels as a "potential violation of World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules".


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Ihozo Nice's curator insight, January 22, 2018 4:17 PM

"Malaysia's Minister of International Trade and Industry Mustapa Mohamed has described the European Union's (EU) backing of a ban on the use of palm oil in biofuels as a "potential violation of World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules"."

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January 20, 2018 2:44 PM
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Vietnam Rising

Opening up to trade and reforming the economy has helped Vietnam lift 40 million people out of poverty over the last three decades. Find out why -- and how -- the Vietnamese people managed this remarkably fast transition from low-income to middle-income status. 

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January 20, 2018 2:43 PM
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FDI in Vietnam

Foreign direct investment (FDI) has become a huge driver of growth for Vietnam, attracting businesses seeking large-scale production capacity and skilled workers. Samsung’s Mr. Ha Chan Ho shares his experience working in Vietnam and how this dynamic economy has benefited the company. 

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January 8, 2018 1:34 PM
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China's uphill struggle fighting extreme poverty - BBC News

The country has radical plans to meet President Xi Jinping's huge promise to lift 43 million people out of extreme poverty in three years. 

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January 3, 2018 2:50 AM
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China's growth engine stutters as factories slow down

China's growth engine stutters as factories slow down | Development Economics | Scoop.it
Crackdown on air pollution and slump in property market have hit industrial output, official figures show
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December 30, 2017 1:44 PM
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Planning Africa's smart cities

Planning Africa's smart cities | Development Economics | Scoop.it
African cities are getting "smart" by embracing technology and improving efficiency.
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December 28, 2017 2:47 AM
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#China wants #Afghanistan's ancient trade routes to be part of new 'Silk Road'. #GlobalAsiaTrader @investorseurope 

#China wants #Afghanistan's ancient trade routes to be part of new 'Silk Road'. #GlobalAsiaTrader @investorseurope  | Development Economics | Scoop.it
China and Pakistan are looking to include Afghanistan in their $57 billion economic corridor, as part of Beijing's Belt and Road initiative, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, as quoted by Reuters.

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Ihozo Nice's curator insight, December 26, 2017 8:21 AM

"China and Pakistan are looking to include Afghanistan in their $57 billion economic corridor, as part of Beijing's Belt and Road initiative, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, as quoted by Reuters."