UN says India, China may not face recession, calls for USD 2.5 trillion coronavirus crisis package for developing nations
The UN report shows that in the two months since the virus began spreading beyond China, developing countries have taken an enormous hit in terms of capital outflows, growing bond spreads, currency depreciation and lost export earnings, including from falling commodity prices and declining tourist revenues.
Mar 31, 2020, 13:52 PM IST
'Digital companies taking control over global economy a concern'
"Digital companies are taking over control over global economy, which is a concern," said Supachai Panitchpakdi, a former Secretary General at UNCTAD.
Nov 26, 2017, 23:57 PM IST
Cross border mergers make India favoured FDI route: UNCTAD
Despite stagnant foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow of USD 44 billion in 2016, India will most likely remain most favoured destination due to its attractiveness among MNCs for cross-border mergers and acquisitions, a UN trade report has said.
Jun 08, 2017, 17:04 PM IST
FDI flows into India nearly doubled in 2015: UNCTAD
Developing economies, as a whole, saw their FDI reaching a new high of USD 741 billion -- 5 per cent higher than 2014, the report said.
Jan 21, 2016, 04:14 AM IST
Indian economy to grow 5.6% in 2014: UNCTAD
The Indian economy will grow at a rate of 5.6 percent in 2014, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Thursday said in its annual report.
Sep 10, 2014, 23:48 PM IST
