MSTRpay
MSTRPay initiates strategic market entry into Angola
MSTRPay today announced the initiation of its first strategic expansion step into Angola, marking another milestone in the company’s phased...
On this day
On this day in 1979: China invaded Vietnam
China launched a full-scale invasion of Vietnam on 17 February 1979, marking one of the most abrupt and politically charged...
Financal insights
Mumbai opens steady as financials underpin sentiment
Indian equities opened little changed, with banking stocks providing early support as investors balanced domestic resilience against global rate concerns....
Seoul stocks open firmer on chipmaker strength
South Korean equities opened higher, led by semiconductor heavyweights as global tech sentiment showed tentative signs of stabilisation. Kospi gains...
Shanghai shares open flat as investors await policy clarity
Mainland Chinese equities opened broadly flat, with investors holding back from decisive moves as they await clearer signals on fiscal...
Hong Kong market opens cautiously as property shares stabilise
Hong Kong equities began the session on a cautious footing, with property developers attempting a modest rebound while technology names...
Tokyo stocks edge higher as exporters gain on softer yen
Japanese equities opened modestly higher on Tuesday, with exporters leading early gains as the yen softened and investors positioned ahead...
Hidden financial giants
Hidden Giants in Finance: Euronet and the invisible rails moving US$200bn a year
Every day, trillions of digital signals move quietly between banks, wallets, ATMs, and payment apps — and behind much of...
America’s quietly powerful Pritzker dynasty
Few families shape global capital as discreetly as the Pritzkers. Best known publicly for building the hotel empire behind Hyatt...
Europe’s hidden financial giant: the foundation behind IKEA
Behind one of the world’s most recognisable retail brands sits a little-known Dutch foundation that quietly controls assets worth tens...
The Grosvenor family (Duke of Westminster)
Few fortunes in Britain are as substantial — or as discreet — as that of the Grosvenor family, headed today...
Sweden’s hidden giants: How Wallenberg and Rausing compare on the global ownership stage
Two Swedish industrial spheres — the Wallenberg network and the Rausing family — quietly control capital measured in trillions of...
Africa
US steps up pitch for Africa’s critical minerals as rivalry with China intensifies
The United States has intensified its push to secure critical minerals from Africa, as the administration of Donald Trump accelerates...
Ruto goes all in on privatisation as Kenya Pipeline IPO signals shift in state capitalism
Kenya’s government is accelerating its privatisation drive, with the planned initial public offering of Kenya Pipeline Company emerging as one...
Climate & Energy
Claims that AI can help fix climate dismissed as greenwashing
Claims that artificial intelligence could become a powerful weapon against climate change are increasingly being challenged, with analysts warning that...
Queensland coalmine expansion sparks climate backlash as scientists warn of massive emissions
Australia’s federal government has approved a major coal mine expansion in Queensland, triggering sharp criticism from scientists and conservation groups...
Blockchain
Chinese New Year boosts interest as TradFi races to buy crypto exchanges across Asia
Chinese New Year has injected fresh momentum into Asia’s digital finance markets, with consumer stimulus via digital yuan giveaways in...
Ukraine War
Ukraine and Russia set for second talks as war anniversary nears and expectations sink
Ukraine and Russia are preparing for a second round of peace talks this week, just days ahead of the fourth...
Ukrainian civilian casualties jump 26% in 2025 as urban strikes intensify, researchers warn
Civilian casualties in Ukraine rose by 26% during 2025, according to new research shared exclusively with international media, underscoring a...
Business of the week
Ghana’s cocoa traceability start-up shows how blockchain can lift rural incomes
In a week dominated by geopolitical headlines and market volatility, a quieter sunshine story has emerged from West Africa, where...
Newshub long read
From frozen beginnings to global spectacle: the full history of the Olympic Winter Games
What began as a modest alpine gathering in the early 20th century has grown into one of the world’s most...