Populism in Brazil: how liberalisation and austerity led to the rise of Lula and Bolsonaro
Oct 01, 2020 15:42 pm UTC| Politics Economy
While the rise of populist politicians in the Europe and the US gets a lot of attention from the media and researchers alike, the drivers of the populism taking hold in emerging and developing economies still receives...
South Africa's auto industry highlights the social and employment cost of innovation
Oct 01, 2020 15:33 pm UTC| Economy
In South Africa, local operations of international motor manufacturing companies must constantly innovate to meet global demands and offer competitive value. The way work is done is constantly changing. The current...
Oct 01, 2020 15:29 pm UTC| Economy
The economic crises that have punctuated the 21st century, most notably the global financial crisis and the COVID-19 crisis, have led to a growing realisation that alternatives to our present system are possible and...
How to prevent disruptions in food supply chains after COVID-19
Oct 01, 2020 15:28 pm UTC| Economy
Almost all businesses involved in the food supply chain have experienced effects ranging from a mild shock to severe disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic, and further disruptions may be ahead during the second...
Seoul allocates 300 billion won for zero-interest loans to COVID-19 impacted firms
Sep 30, 2020 23:39 pm UTC| Economy
The city government of Seoul is offering 300 billion won worth of loans at 0.03-0.53 percent interest rates to small businesses forced to close or restrict services under its social distancing rules. Such businesses...
Airline group says govt intervention needed in saving huge number of jobs
Sep 30, 2020 22:51 pm UTC| Economy
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects air traffic to be 66 percent below the level it was in 2019, putting hundreds of thousands of jobs at risk without government intervention. According to IATA...
S. Korea expected to post positive export numbers for September
Sep 30, 2020 15:28 pm UTC| Economy
South Korea is expected to report its first positive export result in September since the coronavirus outbreak, says Industry Minister Sung Yun-mo. The country will release the official monthly export data report on...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects