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COVID bailouts helped politically connected businesses more than others – new research

COVID has been a painfully expensive ordeal for countries across the world. Aside from the medical cost of vaccines, testing and treatment, economic aid for furlough schemes and sector bailouts dealt a serious blow to…

A computer science technique could help gauge when the pandemic is ‘over’

In early 2022, nearly two years after Covid was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, experts are mulling a big question: when is a pandemic “over”? So, what’s the answer? What criteria should…

Biden orders CBDC report from Fed and other agencies

US president Joe Biden has ordered government agencies, including the Federal Reserve, to develop a central bank digital currency (CBDC) proposal within seven months. The March 9 executive order gave the Fed and other agencies…

Yemen: Commission pledges €154 million for conflict-affected people

European Commission Press release Brussels, 17 Mar 2022 The European Commission has today announced €154 million for 2022 to support those most in need in Yemen at the high-level pledging event for Yemen co-hosted by…

SGX and OCBC launch low carbon index

Back Published on 14 March 2022 847 Views Print SGX and OCBC launch low carbon index 5 min read Singapore Exchange (SGX) and OCBC Bank jointly launched the iEdge-OCBC Singapore Low Carbon Select 50 Capped…

Les boardrooms virtuelles de l’Africa Investment Forum attirent 32,8 milliards de dollars d’intérêts d’investissement

( BANQUE AFRICAINE DE DEVELOPPEMENT) – Les boardrooms (salles de transaction) de l’Africa Investment Forum ont attiré 32,8 milliards de dollars d’intérêt d’investissement dans des projets bancables. Dévoilant jeudi les résultats des sessions des boardrooms virtuelles…