India
Oil prices edge lower as oversupply fears weigh
Oil prices continued to retreat on Friday, with both Brent and West Texas Intermediate futures heading for monthly losses as...
Global news
Oil prices edge lower as oversupply fears weigh
Oil prices continued to retreat on Friday, with both Brent and West Texas Intermediate futures heading for monthly losses as...
Financial insights
European and regional markets open with mixed signals
European equities opened with cautious optimism on Thursday, as gains in Milan and Frankfurt offset muted sentiment in London. Meanwhile,...
Barbados to pilot debt-for-resilience swap as Caribbean finance model
Barbados is set to become the first test case for a new regional debt swap initiative that aims to redirect...
Seoul stocks edge lower at the open as investors await policy cues
South Korea’s markets opened Thursday on a softer note, with both the Kospi and Kosdaq drifting lower as investors weighed...
Jakarta stocks steady at the open as policy easing underpins sentiment
Indonesia’s equity market opened on a firm footing on Thursday, with the Jakarta Composite setting a cautious positive tone by...
MSTRpay
MSTRpay signs strategic letter of intent with Sumaco Microfinance Burundi
MSTRpay AB has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Sumaco Microfinance Burundi, led by founder and General Manager Dr...
Africa
African startup funding surges with record first-half growth
Africa’s startup ecosystem has recorded an unprecedented surge in investment during the first half of 2025, with approximately 1.35 billion...
MTN launches low-cost smartphone drive to boost 4G adoption in South Africa
MTN South Africa has unveiled a large-scale initiative to accelerate digital inclusion, offering more than 1.2 million prepaid customers affordable...
Asia
Southeast Asia’s farm import deals with US set to reshape global trade flows
Several Southeast Asian countries are moving to increase their agricultural imports from the United States under new trade agreements that...
Caribbean
Barbados to pilot debt-for-resilience swap as Caribbean finance model
Barbados is set to become the first test case for a new regional debt swap initiative that aims to redirect...
AI - Tech
Southeast Asia accelerates AI development with new strategies and innovation
Southeast Asia is pushing forward in the race to harness artificial intelligence, as governments and companies roll out ambitious roadmaps,...
Blockchain
Blockchain development gains momentum across Africa
Blockchain technology is moving from experimentation to infrastructure in Africa, with applications spreading across finance, agriculture and education. From pilot...
Climate & energy
Do heatwaves, wildfires and travel costs signal the end of the holiday abroad?
Tourism has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, but climate pressures and rising costs are raising doubts over the future of the...
Ukraine
Ukraine and NATO intensify security planning as peace talks stall
Ukraine is stepping up work with NATO allies on long-term security guarantees amid stalled negotiations with Russia and continued threats...
Banking
Mobile banking drives surge in global financial inclusion
Nearly eight out of ten adults worldwide now hold a bank or mobile money account, according to new data from...
Newshub longread
Strike Star Legacy: How a workshop born in memory of Paul Eckstein is reshaping storytelling for the underserved
Started in 2023 by Strike Star co-founders Ricky Lee and Steven Golding, in memory of the late producer and mentor...
On this day
On this day in 1833: Slavery abolished in the British Empire marked turning point for Caribbean and Africa
On 28 August 1833, the British Parliament’s Slavery Abolition Act received Royal Assent, officially ending the legal institution of slavery...
Stock of the week
Stock of the Week: ACWA Power
ACWA Power, the Saudi-listed renewable energy and infrastructure developer, is emerging as a key enabler of digital transformation across frontier...
Lifestyle
Creativity and community: Jia Curated 2025 brings sustainable design to Bali
Indonesia’s creative scene took centre stage this month as “Jia Curated 2025” transformed Bali into a hub for design, art...
Cocktail of the week
Cocktail of the week: As Above, So Below’s cerveza cooler
A marvellously floral Mexican mezcalita that doubles up as a refreshing alternative to the lager top A refreshing yet punchy...
Influential women
Sandra Day O’Connor: Pioneering Justice and Trailblazer of Equality
Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court, is a trailblazing figure in American...