The International Monetary Fund (IMF)

IMF Predicts China’s Economy to Rebound With a Bang: 4%+ Growth Expected in Q2

According to Gita Gopinath, the Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), China could see a sharp recovery in economic growth from the second quarter onwards based on current infection trends after the dismantling of most health restrictions. Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Gopinath stated that “They…

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COVID-19 Forcing Petrochemical Leaders to Rethink Industry’s Future

Petrochemical industry leaders and financial investors need to update their strategic agendas and focus on recovery scenarios, regionalized supply chains, and capital productivity. That is, if they want to minimize the negative impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the industry, according to McKinsey & Company. In a recent analysis, the global consulting firm wrote that slowing…

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Lisbon’s Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Plummets, But Some Signs of Recovery

The tidal wave of travel cancellations that came along with the coronavirus pandemic upended usual accommodation patterns and put heavy pressure on occupancy levels across the world. Portugal was no exception, with its always-bustling capital now much quieter than usual and a large number of its hotel rooms and vacation rentals remaining dormant.    Exclusive…

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New Investment Opportunities in ASEAN’s Healthcare Sector

The coronavirus pandemic has encouraged reforms in Southeast Asia’s healthcare sector, opening up new investment opportunities in different fields, according to a new analysis. The potential areas for investment include biotechnology, telehealth, pharmaceuticals, and diagnostic medicine, wrote ASEAN Briefing, which covers business developments in countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Citing the World…

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COVID-19 Stifles Supply of New Short-Term Rental Listings in Portugal

The number of new listings coming onto the short-term rental market in Portugal has plunged as lockdowns to curb the spread of the coronavirus paralyzed the sector. Only 6,000 new properties have been listed across the country this year so far—the lowest figure since 2015, according to exclusive statistics provided to Via News. Out of…

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