Hassan Ayariga, leader of Ghana's All People's Congress, urged the government to prioritize national interests while pursuing BRICS membership, warning against repeating economic dependency patterns and demanding clarity on obligations, benefits, and decision-making influence for ordinary Ghanaians.
Qatar is hosting the UN World Investment Forum in Doha, positioning itself as a key player in global investment discussions and economic development initiatives on the international stage.
PayPal officially expanded services to Sri Lanka through three initial banking partners, enabling secure cross-border payments for freelancers, SMEs and entrepreneurs to strengthen the nation's digital economy and global market access.
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Egypt's environment ministry partnered with banks to establish a sustainable finance alliance addressing climate challenges, targeting investments in water, agriculture, and energy while supporting entrepreneurs and developing green value chains aligned with Vision 2030.
World Economic Forum advocates integrating business principles-outcome focus, simplicity, efficiency-into international development to address the sector's funding crisis and deliver measurable results effectively.
Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa convened technology specialists to accelerate artificial intelligence development, signaling Damascus's efforts to attract major international technology companies and modernize its digital economy following years of conflict.
The UAE, particularly Ras Al Khaimah, is attracting a record 9,800 high-net-worth individuals in 2025 with $63 billion in investable wealth, shifting from a business hub to a comprehensive lifestyle and legacy-building destination offering stability and governance.
Euro stablecoin issuers experienced 1,200% transaction volume surge following MiCA regulation rollout, with Circle's EURC dominating over 50% of the €620 million market, though profitability remains challenging under stricter compliance requirements.
Investors continue deploying capital into the UAE despite regional tensions, attracted by policy stability, regulatory clarity, institutional strength, and economic diversification positioning it as a global finance and technology hub.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang convened economic experts and entrepreneurs, confirming first-quarter 2026 solid growth with multiple outperforming indicators despite external challenges, emphasizing macroeconomic policy coordination and high-quality development acceleration.
The cruise industry contributed $98.5 billion to global GDP in 2024, supported 1.8 million jobs, and strengthened local economies as passengers increasingly returned to visited destinations.
The Africa-Israel Initiative is organizing a major economic summit in Abuja, Nigeria for November 2026, targeting participation from approximately 40 nations to foster business collaboration and strengthen ties across continents.
A UBS survey of 215 global business leaders reveals 45% plan relocating or expanding operations, primarily seeking customer access (64%) rather than tax breaks. Dubai emerges as the preferred destination, leveraging market connectivity and business density over tax incentives.
China blocked Meta's $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus citing national security concerns, chilling cross-border tech deals and alarming entrepreneurs and investors about Beijing's regulatory reach over homegrown technology firms.
RAND conducted exercises with business and civil society leaders confronting artificial general intelligence challenges including economic disruption, labor displacement, and cyberattack risks.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang convened experts finding the economy performed solidly in early 2026, with multiple indicators exceeding expectations despite external challenges, while emphasizing coordinated policies for sustained growth.