As part of its drive to diversify its oil-reliant economy, Saudi Arabia has begun investing in purpose-built economic cities. However, doubts remain about whether they can live up to the lofty aspirations of their architects

In a wide-ranging joint declaration about issues affecting Europe, the leaders of Germany and France set out a framework for eurozone budget

Dubai’s solar park project displays the UAE’s commitment to becoming a global sustainability leader

The company’s ambitious retail developments aim to create an effective mesh of both online and offline worlds for their customers

With a particular focus on public-private partnerships, Peru’s push to bridge its infrastructure gap presents great opportunities for investors

Africa is a hugely diverse continent, but much of it suffers from an ailing or non-existent infrastructural network. However, this gap offers huge growth potential for investors

Having previously struggled under the weight of international sanctions, the Serbian economy is now flourishing

The Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) was designed to emulate NAFTA, its sister free trade agreement to the north. Despite heavy opposition, CAFTA-DR has improved trade within the region

Housing has long been a core investment for families in India. However, with property prices falling and real estate developer Unitech in hot water, the market is not as reliable as it once was

Thanks to Chinese infrastructure investment improving accessibility in the country, foreign investors are pouring money into Pakistani real estate

The eurozone is experiencing growth and unemployment is at a 10-year low. Yet youth unemployment remains high and shows no sign of improving

Today, the global trading network is well established, but it has taken multiple decades and various trade agreements to reach the current degree of complexity

The West has sought to integrate China into the international framework for decades. Nevertheless, the country remains resistant to amicable relationships

By preventing the proposed $117bn takeover of Qualcomm by Singapore-based rival Broadcom, President Trump continues to deliver on his protectionist agenda

The German philosopher Karl Marx revolutionised economic thought in the 19th century. But is his work still important today?