Money matters

This series highlights small countries with interesting economies, telling the stories of how they got where they are today.

Malaysia, a Tiger Cub economy 

How this Southeast Asian country went from a primarily agricultural economy to a major global exporter in just three decades.

Rwanda, from economic ruins to female empowerment

This small landlocked country in East Africa has made a remarkable economic recovery after the devastating 1994 genocide.

Costa Rica, a caring country and hotspot for global investment

This stable Central American country’s attractiveness for foreign investment has created more than 85,000 jobs in the past five years.

Iceland, from boom to bust to tourist hotspot

Iceland reinvented itself as a major travel destination after the 2008 financial crisis. Will it experience a similar post-pandemic boom?

Albania, a young economy with a long history

After shifting to capitalism in 1991, Albania was rife with pyramid schemes, the collapse of which led to major economic reforms.

Singapore, a thriving Asian business hub

The country is a draw for businesses, but its low earners have been thrust into the spotlight.

Estonia, a Baltic tiger and tech hub

This tiny nation has become a European tech hub and a global forerunner in e-government, becoming the first country to offer e-residency in 2014.

95% of Estonia’s citizens file their annual tax returns online.