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Singapore's GDP increases 1.8% in Q4, 2015 growth at 2%

Singapore's GDP has increased 1.8 % in the fourth quater in 2015. For the full year of 2015, it has increased 2%.

Modi-led Indian government seeks corporatization of state firms

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in favor of corporatizing state-run firms. He calls for a combined effort of central government and states to ensure sustainable economic recovery. While criticizing the old concept of divesting or closing down of state-run firms, Modi aims at bringing efficiency in the public sector undertakings (PSUs).

UK allots £1B fund for the eradication of malaria, other infectious diseases

The UK government will be spending £1 billion for the eradication of malaria and other infectious diseases. To fight against these dangerous diseases, the UK government is setting up a £1-billion fund to be spent over the next five years. The UK is working on this ambitious project in partnership with Bill and Melinda Gates.

The new accurate way to measure the world’s wealthiest countries

New World Wealth reported the lists of wealthiest countries in the world using its new method which is said to be more accurate than commonly used GDP method.

Tax hike, cost reduction in Greece budget for 2016

Alexis Tsipras-led government has submitted a draft budget for 2016 to the Greece Parliament, The draft proposes stringent measures to reform the ailing economy. The measures include a tax hike, reduction in costs, slashing down in government spending, attracting foreign investment, etc.

Canada slides into recession as oil prices dip

Canada is now officially in a recession after registering two consecutive quarters of negative growth. The oil exporting economy was particularly hit hard by slumping oil prices, which are now half their level last year.

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