Global economy chiefs told to reform while going is good

Finance chiefs from around the world were warned on Thursday to get their houses in order while the global economy is strong and to be ready for possible shocks in the future.

Growth, policy normalisation in focus at G-20 finance chiefs’ meeting

Group of 20 finance chiefs are expected to gather this week to examine the strength of global economic growth and potential risks to financial markets as major US and European central banks move toward monetary policy normalisation.

G7 finance chiefs meet as Trump trade doubts linger

G7 finance ministers meet Friday in Italy, seeking common ground and stability on future world trade after US President Donald Trump's declaration that "America First" would be his mantra.

Japan economy returns to growth in Q1, avoids recession

Japan has sidestepped a recession with modest first-quarter growth, preliminary data showed yesterday, but the reading underscored how Tokyo's drive for a firm recovery in the world's number three economy is not gaining traction.

Finance chiefs meet under cloud of Euro-stagnation, Ebola Stagnation in the eurozone, geopolitical crises, and a menacing health disaster in West Africa confront the world's leading finance officials as they meet in Washington beginning on Thursday.

Chartered accountants abide by code of ethics Martin Turner, president of the Association of Chartered Certified Account-ants Global, shares his views with Viet Nam News on the code of ethics and standards in accounting as well as career orientation and professional development in the fields of accounting and auditing.

Wall St protests to impact on US election The social movement "Occupy Wall Street" began spontaneously in New York City but now it's believed it will influence the 2012 US presidential election campaign.

Asian shares extend losses as Europe fears deepen Asian markets fell further on Monday due to nagging uncertainty over the eurozone as leaders of the debt-troubled region struggle to find a plan to solve the crisis.

Redefining IMF, World Bank roles The World Bank and International Monetary Fund should continue to support member countries in their efforts to overcome current difficulties and to complete mechanisms that would prevent the return of a crisis in the future.