Emerging Economies

South America December 16

Argentina’s President Milei holds livestream raffle for his last salary as lawmaker

Argentinian President Javier Milei livestreamed on Instagram the raffle of his final monthly salary as a lawmaker, showing the public the presidential residence and his staff.

India May 30, 2023

India lacking jobs as country is set to become most populous nation in the world

While population has increased and unemployment rate has fallen, India is still lacking full-time jobs. Younger men and women are struggling to find work.

VIDEO February 28, 2023

Why China's population has Xi Jinping 'in a panic'

Gordon Chang says Xi Jinping must be “in a panic” over China's demographic crisis and warns the leader could act "more provocative, more belligerent" as a result.

Africa December 7, 2022

Nigeria restricts ATM withdrawals to $45 per day in push to digital currency

Nigeria's central bank is restricting cash withdrawals to $45 per day as the country tries to push to wider adoption of digital currencies.

Pacific September 12, 2019

Marshall Islands in Pacific Ocean to develop own cryptocurrency: report

A small island nation in the Pacific Ocean with a population of 75,000 is moving forward with developing its own cryptocurrency, according to a Thursday report.

VIDEO August 18, 2018

Dramatic fall in Turkish lira rattles global economy

Will Turkey's currency crisis spread to other emerging markets?

Emerging Economies May 10, 2018

Housing market boom reported at North Korean border

A border town between North Korea and China has reportedly become a hot new property market, skyrocketing after Kim Jong Un’s visit to Beijing in March.

VIDEO February 24, 2015

Is China aggressively expanding its power in Asia?

Understanding Beijing's strategy

VIDEO October 31, 2013

US taxpayers to fund foreign airline?

Bangladeshi company looking for loan