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Lebanese caretaker energy minister says 'politics' behind delay of U.S.-backed electricity plan

Lebanon's caretaker energy minister said on Wednesday "politics" was behind the delay of a U.S.-backed deal to supply his country with electricity from Jordan via Syrian territory to ease crippling power shortages.

Reuters

Lebanese Caretaker Energy Minister Says ‘Politics’ behind Delay of US-Backed Electricity Plan

Lebanon's caretaker energy minister said on Wednesday "politics" was behind the delay of a US-backed deal to supply his country with electricity from Jordan via Syrian territory to ease crippling power shortages. Walid Fayyad told Reuters that the World Bank, which had pledged to finance the project, was "tying it…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Daily Dose Ep 1067: RBI hikes repo rate, SC slams counselling committee over NEET

Tanishka Sodhi brings you the news from the Reserve Bank of India, Maharashtra, the Supreme Court, and the World Bank.

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EU agrees rules for single phone charger in blow to Apple

The EU has agreed on the text of a law to force smartphone makers to equip their devices with a single, common charging port known as USB Type-C. The deal with member states and lawmakers comes as a setback to Apple, which had argued that imposing a universal cable could…

France 24

Why more European firms are choosing Vietnam over China

A combination of geopolitical tensions and higher costs are pushing large firms to look for alternative production sites. Vietnam's strong economic performance in recent years has drawn the attention of European firms.

Bangkok Post

Russia hammers eastern Ukraine city as world seeks to lift grain siege

KYIV, Ukraine: Kyiv's forces may have to retreat from the eastern city of Severodonetsk, a senior Ukrainian official conceded on Wednesday, as diplomatic efforts intensified to unblock grain stuck in Ukraine's ports.

Bangkok Post

World Bank Projects Slow Growth, Warns of ‘Stagflation’ Risk

The World Bank on Tuesday slashed its global growth forecast by nearly a third to 2.9% for 2022, warning that Russia's invasion of Ukraine has compounded the damage from the COVID-19 pandemic, and many countries now faced recession. The bank forecast a slump in global growth to 2.9% in 2022…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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World Bank approves $1.49 billion in support for Ukraine - PM

The World Bank has approved $1.49 billion in financial support for Ukraine to help pay wages for social workers and civil servants, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmygal said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Why Alibaba, Nio, Chinese Peers Are Surging in Hong Kong Today

Shares of U.S.-listed Chinese companies were trading higher in Hong Kong on Wednesday morning, led by positive global cues.

Benzinga

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The Hindu

World Bank warns recession 'hard to avoid' and Ukraine war creating a 'perfect storm'

The World Bank is warning the war in Ukraine is combining with other risk factors to create a "perfect storm" and recession will be "hard to avoid".

ABC News

Janet Yellen says US inflation at 'unacceptable levels', ASX rises but banks make big losses on rate hikes

The US Treasury secretary says North America is facing unacceptable levels of inflation. Meanwhile, the ASX regains some ground lost in yesterday's super-sized interest-rate-rise-fuelled rout, but the banks see their worst day in a year. Australian dollar rises on the RBA's super-sized interest rate increase.

ABC News

World Bank board approves $1.49 billion in new funds for Ukraine

The World Bank said on Tuesday its board of executive directors approved $1.49 billion of additional financing for Ukraine to help pay wages for government and social workers, expanding the bank's total pledged support for Kyiv to over $4 billion.

Reuters

Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (June 7)

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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The Independent UK

World Bank dims outlook for global economy amid Russia war

The World Bank has sharply downgraded its outlook for the global economy, pointing to Russia’s war against Ukraine, the prospect of widespread food shortages and concerns about the potential return of “stagflation” — a toxic mix of high inflation and sluggish growth unseen for more than four decades

The Guardian - UK

Return to the 70s: World Bank warns of weak growth and high inflation

Stagflation feared as global economy suffers fallout from Covid pandemic and Russian invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

London’s economic recovery shows ‘levelling up’ struggles; stagflation fears rise – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

Bangkok Post

How the West should engage China

The world order is at risk of a lasting split, with the United States and its allies on one side, and China and its partners on the other. As US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen noted at an Atlantic Council event last month, this outcome is far from desirable, and the…

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Reuters

World Bank to spend $130 million on infrastructure in Solomon Islands

The World Bank plans to step up assistance to the Solomon Islands with $130 million in new funding for projects and assistance expected to be allocated to the country this month.

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Major Confrontation’ with Hezbollah Ahead in Lebanon, Says Geagea

The Lebanese Forces party will veto as prime minister anyone aligned with the armed Shiite Hezbollah party and stick to its boycott of government if a new consensus cabinet is formed, the party's leader said on Wednesday. Lebanon is in the throes of one of the world's worst economic meltdowns,…

Benzinga

Russia's Manufacturing Activity Moves Into Expansion Territory For First Time Since Ukraine Invasion

Russia's invasion of Ukraine proved determinantal to the smaller nation, with the World Bank estimating a 45% contraction in Ukraine's GDP in 2022. The aggressor also had to pay a price, as evidenced by a slowdown in growth.

Financial Times

Can Africa grow without fossil fuels?

As the developed world demands emissions cuts, the continent’s leaders are asking whether it is possible to industrialise on green energy alone

Benzinga

Indian Government 'Fairly Ready' With Consultation Paper on Crypto

The Indian government is fairly ready with a consultation paper on cryptocurrencies, a top government official Monday said, adding that organizations like International Monetary Fund and the World Bank have been consulted.

The Conversation

Ghana's debt: the pros and cons of borrowing abroad versus at home

A government which decides to borrow – either because it has programmed a budget deficit or needs to refinance maturing debts – faces two, non-mutually exclusive possibilities: borrow domestically in the local currency or borrow externally in a foreign currency.

Bangkok Post

Higher living costs slow local economy

Thailand's economic activity showed signs of slowing in the second quarter as a result of the higher cost of living, says World Bank Thailand.

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