Learn what external debt is, its types, and how it contrasts with internal debt. Understand the implications of foreign borrowing for a country’s economy.

Explore the definition of foreign debt, its rise, and economic impacts. Learn about challenges like debt crises and effects on growth and human rights.

America's borrowing habit is colliding with a new reality: the United States owes trillions of dollars to investors abroad, ...

Caracas’ bonds soared after Donald Trump replaced its leader. Yet the country won’t generate much revenue even if it can ...

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India’s economic story revolves around balance, strategy and responsible financial management. Borrowing to drive development ...

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ACCRA (Reuters) - Ghana on Monday suspended payments on most of its external debt, effectively defaulting as the country struggles to plug its cavernous balance of payments deficit. Its finance ...

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The Philippine government’s total outstanding debt reached P17.65 trillion at the end of November 2025, up 0.49 percent from ...