Tag: Economic crisis

He said that "political exploitation gave way to an economic colonialism that was equally enslaving" in Congo

In a bid to ease the pain for struggling Thais, the government has approved a proposal to raise the daily minimum wage

Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati called on ministers to work together because "the world is watching" for solutions

“Our governments spend more on debt service payments than on peoples’ needs and still continue with their borrowing spree” - Lidy Nacpil

“It is necessary to put in place a coordinated effort to protect the most vulnerable from a potentially devastating economic downturn”

“Hope in times of crisis … can be found in small acts of conversation and communication," said the cardinal

The knock-on effects of the food shortages mean many will die not only of starvation but from having weaker defenses against diseases

The UN reported that four out of five people have started skipping meals as they cannot afford high prices

Little deeds of kindness can topple the greed in the world if enough people embrace the needy and the weak with kindness

Sri Lankans are using groups on Facebook, WhatsApp and Twitter to offer mutual aid as shops run out of basics