현금 없는 사회로의 전환은 단지 가능성이 아니라 이미 진행중

Oct 19, 2023 04:39 am UTC| Economy Technology

마지막으로 현금을 사용한 게 언제였나요? 많은 호주인들에게 현금을 사용하거나 심지어 카드를 긁는 것도 드문 일이 되었습니다. 현금 없는 사회를 향한 움직임은 50년 전 은행카드의 도입으로 시작되었으며 기술 발전에 힘입어...

South Africa's 2022 census: has Johannesburg stopped growing, or are the numbers wrong?

Oct 17, 2023 15:30 pm UTC| Economy

South Africas census is a vital source of information for policy making, planning and research, and so the Census 2022 findings released last week were eagerly awaited. It offers many insights on everything from marriage...

Kenya's cost of living crisis: expert unpacks what's driving it and what should be done

Oct 17, 2023 06:57 am UTC| Economy

Kenyans are grappling with the high cost of living. Policy analyst Adan Shibia led a technical team that prepared a recent report on the state of Kenyas economy. We asked him to unpack whats driving costs, whos affected...

The move to a cashless society isn't just a possibility, it's well underway

Oct 17, 2023 06:55 am UTC| Economy Technology

When was the last time you used cash? For many Australians using cash or even swiping a card has become a rare event. The move towards a cashless society started 50 years ago with the introduction of the Bankcard and...

4 affordable housing strategies that are working in Canada

Oct 17, 2023 06:53 am UTC| Economy Real Estate

Cities like Vienna or Singapore are often referenced in news headlines proposing solutions for Canadas housing crisis. But the arguments in favour of the strategies employed by these far-away cities often only skim the...

The World Bank and the IMF need to keep reforming to become fit for purpose

Oct 17, 2023 06:48 am UTC| Economy

The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund are being challenged to make substantial reforms so that they become fit for purpose in the 21st century. Some suggest that they cannot be sufficiently reformed and...

The hidden risks of buy now, pay later: What shoppers need to know

Oct 16, 2023 09:11 am UTC| Business Economy

Buy now, pay later is a relatively new form of financial technology that allows consumers to purchase an item immediately and repay the balance at a later time in instalments. Unlike applying for a credit card, buy now,...