African nations seem poised to create a prosperous and efficient trading network as they push ahead with the ambitious and far-reaching CFTA project

The tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump earlier this year push his country closer to a trade conflict with China. Looking at the history of trade wars, a US victory could prove elusive

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

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong has been forced to consider its own global relevance since losing out to New York in its bid for the Alibaba IPO in 2014. Many believe that a loosening of regulations can inspire a revival

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

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

Ongoing droughts taking place across the world serve as potent reminders of what happens when a country’s water supply is compromised

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?

In response to Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on US steel imports, the global trading system is threatening to retaliate with tariffs on American products

The international financial centre of Abu Dhabi is enabling growth and development in the region through cutting edge initiatives

China vows to respond as President Trump approves trade tariffs on solar panels and washing machines

A steep depreciation is expected in the artificially-overpriced kwanza when, following the scrapping of the peg, it is exposed to market forces

After nearly four decades in power, Robert Mugabe has resigned as the leader of Zimbabwe. The country must now find its feet without its longstanding prime minister