Economic Development
New York Stock Exchange welcomes Africa’s first ‘unicorn’
Jumia, the "Alibaba of Africa," draws eyes toward Africa as the first publicly traded tech startup from the continent on the NYSE
Pompeo: Many countries are following Chile’s example [infographic]
Once under a military dictatorship, Chile made a peaceful transition to democracy and embraced free markets and capitalism. Today, Chile is thriving.
Study warns against Chinese ‘Belt and Road’ investment
The risks and costs associated with Chinese infrastructure projects are greater than they first appear, a new report says.
Technology links U.S. and South African businesses
The IBM Innovation Hub in Johannesburg serves as an example of the growing ties between the United States and South Africa.
From Silicon Valley to the American heartland
American entrepreneurs are on the move. And they are landing in the Midwest in cities like Indianapolis, St. Louis and Omaha.
Pompeo: U.S. energy doesn’t come with strings
Speaking at an energy conference, Secretary Pompeo set out the benefits of the United States' being a world leader in energy production.
U.S. is world’s largest producer of crude oil
The United States has surpassed Russia and Saudi Arabia and is now the largest producer of crude oil, U.S. government figures show.
How U.S. aid avoids ‘debt-trap diplomacy’
Sometimes foreign loans and investment come with strings attached.
American ingenuity, drive sparked shale oil revolution
There's shale all over the world, but Americans have led the way in figuring out how to make it gush oil and gas. Now they lead the world in oil production.