Liqudiity

Developing nations at risk for debt crisis, World Bank head says

At a meeting of finance ministers and central bankers from the Group of 20 biggest economies on Friday

25.02.2021

failure

Metal fatigue seen as trigger of engine failure

An examination suggested a crack that grew gradually over time prompted the failure

4 min. 23.02.2021

Vaccine

Pfizer expands production, adds suppliers for Covid-19 doses

The company CEO Albert Bourla said Pfizer has tapped two new contract manufacturers, and is also increasing the supply of raw materials from existing suppliers

3 min. 20.02.2021

Pandemic

WTO chief calls on nations to end Covid export restrictions

Last month, the EU announced new requirements to force drug companies to obtain prior authorisation before sending shots manufactured in the EU to other countries

3 min. 17.02.2021

inflation

The world will pay more for meat as food inflation deepens

Bond markets already signal inflation returning as vaccinations promise to unleash pent-up demand

3 min. 17.02.2021

World trade

WTO formally appoints Okonjo-Iweala as its first female leader

After withstanding a veto of her candidacy by the now-departed Trump administration, Okonjo-Iweala takes the helm of the Geneva-based WTO

2 min. 15.02.2021

pandemic

Rise of variants sparks push for all-in-one Covid vaccines

Predictive artificial intelligence one tool as scientists scramble to stay ahead of changing coronavirus

6 min. 14.02.2021

United States

US Senate vote fails to erase Capitol riot from Trump’s legacy

Former president plots political future after impeachment and acquittal

6 min. 14.02.2021

Vaccines

China pitches vaccine to eastern Europe in bid to rebuild links

President Xi says country is also planning to import more than €140 billion of goods from former communist bloc in next five years

3 min. 09.02.2021

Russia

Germany and Sweden expel Russian envoys amid Navalny row

Decision in response to expulsion of diplomats by Kremlin

08.02.2021