DR Congo, protests against President Kabila who refuses to step down

DR Congo, protests against President Kabila who refuses to step down

Appeals for calm have come from the international community after that at least 11 people died and many were injured in clashes between police and protesters in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on 20 December. The situation in the African country got out of hand as President Joseph Kabila, whose second and last mandate expired

How sustainable stock exchanges in the Global South are reshaping business

How sustainable stock exchanges in the Global South are reshaping business

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements in stock exchanges are emerging around the world, showing that global investors are exploring ways to integrate such factors into their investments – aiming to generate not only positive returns but also positive impacts. “Stock exchanges are uniquely positioned at the intersection between investors, companies and regulators. As such they can

Niue, a debt free paradise island in the heart of the South Pacific Ocean

Niue, a debt free paradise island in the heart of the South Pacific Ocean

The island nation of Niue, perched on a coral atoll in the South Pacific Ocean and with a population of around 2,000, has paid off all its national debt, which amounted to 4 million dollars (2,000 per inhabitant). Premier Toke Talagi has declared that Niue will no longer be accepting loans but rather will focus on