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The Ripple Effect: How Treasury Bill Rates Reshape Economies, Impact Citizens, and Guide Business Decisions
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By National Banking College. In Ghana, Treasury bills (T-bills) serve as much more than mere short-term government securities; they act as fundamental cornerstones of the financial system. Frequently exchanged and readily comprehensible, these instruments act as indicators of interest rate trends and reflect the broader economic condition. The article investigates the significant impacts of…
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Editorial: Extending AGOA: A Call to Action
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Given the continuous international tariff conflicts, authorities have been urged to advocate for an extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) or face potential widespread layoffs and failing export industries. Patrick Boamah, who represents Okaikwei Central as a Member of Parliament, observes that certain firms are deliberately organized to take advantage of…
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Private Sector Emerges as Key Economic Engine, Says Politburo – International Edition
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General Secretary Party Leader To Lam, representing the Politburo, has endorsed a resolution focusing on the growth of the private economic sector, positioning it as the top priority for driving Vietnam’s economy in the coming years. As stated in the resolution, following almost forty years of economic reforms, the sector has consistently expanded in…
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Import Volumes Forecasted to Drop Below 1.5M Tonnes by 2030, Says CARISCA Report
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By Seth KRAMPAH \xa0 According to a study conducted by CARISCA (Center for Applied Research and Innovation in Supply Chain – Africa), Ghana’s import volumes are expected to decrease, dropping under 1.5 million tonnes by the year 2030. In the meantime, exports are anticipated to increase, hitting around 1.2 million tons during this timeframe,…
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Chinese Tycoons Shift Focus: From U.S. to Singapore and Malaysia Real Estate
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As China’s affluent shift their attention away from the United States due to escalating political strains, they are instead directing their investments towards real estate in Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia. The survey conducted last month by the real estate technology company Juwai IQI revealed that the United States fell from first place to seventh…
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Dong Strengthens as the Dollar Takes a Dip Internationally
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On Monday morning, the U.S. dollar declined against the Vietnamese dong, continuing its downward trend against most significant international currencies. At Vietcombank, the U.S. dollar was traded at VND26,170, marking a decrease of 0.04% compared to the previous weekend rate. On the unofficial market, the dollar increased by 0.15%, trading at VND26,530. The State…
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Gold Demand Dives 15% in Q1: International Edition
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In the first quarter, Vietnam’s gold demand decreased by 15%, dropping to 15.5 tons compared to the previous year, as reported by the World Gold Council. The decrease, primarily due to rising costs and inadequate supplies, marked one of the most significant declines in Asia—only surpassed by Sri Lanka and China, as mentioned in…
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IMF’s New Playbook for Sovereign Debt Crises: Insights from Richmond Kwame FRIMPONG
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At the ongoing World Bank Group Spring Meetings, a blueprint for emerging-market debt restructurings has been launched as a lifeline for sovereign debt crises in an effort to streamline a process that has grown increasingly lengthy and complex for some of the world’s poorest countries. The playbook incorporates several best practices from recent restructuring…
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GH₵61.7BN DDEP Cost Alarms Experts: Still, Investment Remains Crucial
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By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE Despite facing several economic upheavals over the past few years, most notably the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), which amounted to an astounding GH₵61.7 billion, central government needs to devise innovative strategies to restore investor confidence, according to Banking Consultant Dr. Richmond Atuahene. At the 2025 Money Summit organized by B&FT…