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Cargo ships don’t just carry oil, they run on it — an energy security risk. Can the world accelerate the shipping sector’s transition to alternative fuels?

The narrative surrounding the South Korean economy has reached a definitive turning point, shifting from a historical "discount" to a burgeoning "premium".

The term “Global South” caught the world’s attention in 2023. In China, officials have traditionally avoided using the term, but Foreign Minister Wang Yi and subsequently President Xi Jinping himself eventually began to deploy it in response to ...

The need for students to be able to empathize with others, value diverse perspectives and cultures, understand how events around the world are interconnected, and solve problems that transcend borders has never been greater. Just consider the recent ...

IMFBlog is a forum for the views of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and officials on pressing economic and policy issues of the day. The IMF, based in

The latest global LEI chartbook confirms that a broad-based upturn in global cyclical activity has been underway since the end of Q3 2025. However, the data show hints of weakness at Q1 end.

Live animal markets and the illegal sale of wildlife pose particular dangers, but any sale of wild animals or animal products poses spillover risks, a new study suggests.