Worldwide

Remittance flows to low-middle-income countries moderated in 2023, reaching $656 billion: World Bank
Remittances to LMICs are expected to grow 2.3 percent in 2024, but unevenly across regions

Fund approves $3 million grant to establish the OPEC Fund Food Security and Climate Adaptation Facility

The strong U.S. dollar is driven by expectations the Fed will keep rates high due to a robust economy

Africa and Asia are the main geographical destinations that receive 70 percent of Aid for Trade funding

Middle East and South Asia region witnesses the strongest growth with a 52 percent increase in rates and a 13 percent increase in tonnages

The move aims to prevent illegal overstaying and enhance border security by screening visitors in advance

Total deals in West Asia increased to 94 in 2023 from 50 in 2022, with values growing by 32 percent to $57 billion

ETFs are investment vehicles that track the performance of a specific market index, such as the STI or the S&P 500

Seven MPC members voted to hold the 5.25 percent rate, while two preferred a 0.25 percentage point cut to 5 percent
