By Aadarsh Mathew Informal housing in Bandra, Mumbai, contrasts with high-rise construction in the background, displaying the uneven urban transformation examined in this article. Mumbai, India - Bandra Kurla Complex - BKC by Logan King, via Flickr, licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0. Infrastructure expands, investment surges, inequality deepens. In many cities, infrastructure upgrades increase land values, rents and living costs faster than residents’ incomes or protections can kee

By Hayley Hulme Source: BBC The End of an Assumption For much of the past two decades, the global economy has rested on a powerful assumption: that China would continue to deliver rapid, sustained growth. As the world’s manufacturing hub and one of the major drivers of global demand and growth, China has underpinned global trade, commodity markets, and economic expansion. This role has not only shaped domestic prosperity but also reconfigured global markets and trade flows

By Mariami Modebadze Source: Politico Negotiations toward a free trade agreement (FTA) between Australia and the European Union (EU) were officially authorised on June 18, 2018. The partnership between the two signified an intention to establish a comprehensive and ambitious trade agreement, which aimed to remove barriers to doing business for companies operating between the EU and Australia. At the centre of the FTA was a shared commitment to sustainable development and e