The World Bank said in a report today that foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing economies has hit the lowest level since 2005, citing growing trade and investment barriers.

The World Bank on June 10 cut its forecast for global growth this year and warned that the 2020s are on track for the weakest performance for any decade since the first Apollo moon landing.

The CEMAC region experienced stronger growth in 2024, growing by 3.0%, up from 2.0% in 2023. However, as highlighted by the 8th CEMAC Economic Barometer, growth remains modest and strongly dependent ...

The World Bank on June 13 approved a project to strengthen management of waste, plastics, and pollution in Laos, with a focus on improving municipal solid waste services in Vientiane Capital. The Lao ...

San Jose Earthquakes owner John Fisher has hired an investment bank to sell his MLS club, according to multiple people familiar with the billionaire’s plans. An official announcement is expected ...

5:10 pm: Rodríguez has already agreed to re-sign with Philadelphia on a minor league contract, reports Francys Romero. He’ll be assigned to Low-A for now as he gets back into game shape but ...

Science Archaeology Gold coins confirm ‘world’s richest shipwreck’ is 18th century Spanish galleon But who gets to claim the $17 billion treasure? By Andrew Paul Published Jun 11, 2025 10:30 ...

Ajay Banga is the President of the World Bank Group, beginning his five-year term on June 2, 2023. He stepped into the role with a clear mandate: to transform the 80-year-old institution into a faster ...

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Smart Wires have announced a new project to improve grid reliability and meet growing electricity demand from data centers in San Jose. The project will ...

OTTAWA, June 17 (Reuters) - Members of the Bank of Canada governing council were concerned that underlying inflationary pressures led by trade disruption and uncertainty could persist for a long ...

JAKARTA, June 18 (Reuters) - Indonesia's central bank paused its easing cycle on Wednesday, as expected, while urging commercial banks to reduce lending rates and boost credit growth to support ...