Latvia's Central Bank Governor Detained in Corruption Probe
Finance minister says Ilmars Rimsevics should step aside to protect country鈥檚 reputation.
Latvia's finance minister has called for Ilmars Rimsevics to step aside to protect the country鈥檚 reputation.
Sanita Jemberga, executive editor of The Baltic Centre for Investigative Journalism, explains the significance of the move.
Japanese exports have climbed for a 14th consecutive month, underscoring solid global demand for the country's goods. But Yuuichiro Nakajima, managing director of Crimson Phoenix, says policymakers will need to do more to secure a recovery in the world's third largest economy.
China and India are fighting for a slice of the Bangladesh stock exchange. Arafat Kabir, a Forbes contributor on South Asian affairs, delves into the politics and economics of a potential deal.
And we look ahead to the South African budget with independent economist Michael Hughes.
Picture: Ilmars Rimsevics is pictured at the Latvian embassy in Helsinki. Credit: Markku Ulander, AFP/Getty Images)
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