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The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) warned that exports from a region that accounts for around half of world trade will slow sharply following US tariffs. (Remains to be seen what happens after the 90 days US tariff pause.)

Trade is a two way street. A window of opportunity still exists for policymakers to re-evaluate the planned country-specific tariffs – to safeguard sustainable development and avoid further economic instability.

Amidst the current global Trade Policy Uncertainty, it is increasingly vital for governments to build trust, tax fairly, and spend wisely. To attract new capital for investments it is key to foster confidence and trust.

The tariff driven trade landscape has its' own consequences for the global economy. Many smaller, trade-reliant countries are more exposed to shifts in trade patterns. Trade policy uncertainty is making it harder for businesses and investors alike to plan ahead.

Investment climate includes political stability and predictable trade policy. The absence of one or the other slows down new investments & employment creation.

Higher oil prices can bring back dreaded inflation to the US and worlds' economy.

Global foreign investment in productive capacity drops again; with dire consequences for development and new job creation for young graduates.

The EU must challenge itself to create a positive feedback loop of lower trade barriers and less red tape at the same time.

سازمان ملل می‌گوید که از ابتدای ماه ژوئن نزدیک ۴۵۰ هزار افغان از ایران به کشورشان بازگشته‌اند. پس از جنگ اسرائیل و ایران، بازداشت و اخراج مهاجران افغان از ایران که حکومت، اقامت آنها را غیر مجاز می‌داند، شدت گرفته. گفتگو با طارق فرهادی، مشاور پیشین رئیس جمهوری افغانستان

Australian mining company Rio Tinto had to settle a law suit with investors for $138 million. It had promised higher and faster profits to investors from the Oyu Tolgoy copper mine in Mongolia. Profits didn't come as expected as the operation encounteted problems along the way.

Encouraging youth to participate in governance leads to more inclusive, responsive and effective outcomes and inspires systemic change. The future belongs to today's youth.

The US will impose a 15% tariff on most imports from the EU including automobiles, pharmaceuticals and semiconductors. US consumers will end up feeling/paying a good part of the price rises in the coming months.

Countries with older populations will experience maturing economic growth despite increased productivity amid fiscal pressures from paying increasing levels of retirement and healthcare costs. They will need selected/educated migrants to reinforce their shrinking labor force.

Rising costs, shifting labor markets and growing questions about the return on investment are forcing students, institutions and policymakers to reassess the value of a university degree. Education is evolving. The education system has much catching up to do.

Migrants send home over $1 trillion a year in remittances, exceeding aid and investment flows combined for many developing economies, and they often return with new skills and investment, creating start ups.

Adult learning is lagging behind the rapidly changing skills demand: as the business world is being transformed by digitalisation, ageing adults' learning is not keeping pace at all.