Botswana investment minister hopes pan-African trade dream can become a reality

Botswana’s minister of investment, trade and industry, Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, talks to Adrienne Klasa about the country’s plans.

Japan looks to Africa to offset stagnant domestic market

Lacking both resources and a youthful population, Japan is targeting African countries' nascent markets and plentiful commodities with generous development finance and infrastructure partnerships. Adrienne Klasa reports.

Is China leading the global green charge?

Having announced a war on pollution, China is now carving out a role as an advocate for environmental policies and, more importantly, a source of green finance. But will stalling domestic growth dampen its newfound fervour? Adrienne Klasa reports.

AIIB president makes global engagement a priority

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank president Jin Liqun talks to Adrienne Klasa about the importance of the institution’s collaborative role with other global players.

Bambang Brodjonegor: Indonesia has eyes fixed on poverty reduction

Indonesia is contending with natural disasters, investors de-risking and general election uncertainty. But the government will not shrink from its aim of poverty reduction, minister for national development planning Bambang Brodjonegor tells Adrienne Klasa. 

Is China’s finance bankrolling development – or debt?

China has become a major development financier to emerging markets via projects such as the Belt and Road Initiative. But some borrowers see unequal benefits in the deals, while the US is concerned by China’s growing influence. Adrienne Klasa reports.

What is behind the US's reversal on development finance?

In a change of policy, the US administration is modernising its overseas development and foreign aid body.

Will protests derail Jordan's reform agenda?

The protests over tax reforms that have hit Jordan in recent months and brought about the resignation of its prime minister set alarm bells ringing in the West as well as the wider Middle East. Adrienne Klasa examines how one of the region's most stable countries can now move forward.

Top 1000 World Banks - All change at top as Australia again leads Asia-Pacific

Australian banks held on to the top Asia-Pacific rankings (excluding China and Japan) again, though Singapore’s DBS Bank moved up into the top five. Adrienne Klasa reports.

Top 1000 World Banks - Japan's megabanks steer a stable course at the top

Japan’s banking behemoths have retained their dominance in the country rankings, with leader Mitsubishi UFJ Finanical Group also jumping a place in the global rankings, as Adrienne Klasa reports.

Finance minister looks to safety in diversity for Kazakhstan economy

The 2014 oil price drop saw Kazakhstan go from stellar success story to global underperformer. Bakhyt Sultanov, the country's deputy prime minister and minister of finance, talks to Adrienne Klasa about its comeback strategy, which includes major infrastructure investment and positioning itself as a regional trade hub. 

South Africa starts again

The fall from power of Jacob Zuma, with Cyril Ramaphosa taking on the presidency of South Africa, has been welcomed in the financial markets. And while the country's banks have mostly fared well regardless of the social and political backdrop, there is widespread optimism that this new era will result in new opportunities. Adrienne Klasa reports.

Central bank governor hopes South Africa sees fruit of its labours

The governor of South Africa’s central bank, Lesteja Kganyago, tells Adrienne Klasa that the country can rectify its debt problems but acknowledges external forces, such as US protectionism, could affect its nascent recovery. 

DRC prime minister offers stability reassurance

The prime minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo tells Adrienne Klasa how the country is going ahead with elections and explains its controversial new mining law.

Will the SoftBank rollercoaster ride stay on track?

Japan's SoftBank Group, fronted by Masayoshi Son, has a dizzying number of investments dotted all around the world. Where this will take the debt-laden company is the topic of much debate. Adrienne Klasa assesses the situation.