Financial insights
Laos markets open quiet with limited early activity
Trading activity in Laos opened Wednesday at...
Jakarta markets open higher on domestic demand strength
Markets in Jakarta opened Wednesday with upward...
Hanoi markets open steady amid cautious optimism
The stock market in Hanoi opened Wednesday’s...
On this day
On this day in 1912: The sinking of the unsinkable Titanic
In the early hours of 15 April 1912, the Sinking of the Titanic shattered one of the most enduring claims...
MSTRpay
Nasser Philippe da Silva appointed to lead MSTRpay’s West Africa expansion across Nigeria, Guinea, and Senegal
MSTRPay has appointed Mr Nasser Philippe da SILVA as a non-exclusive regional agent supporting activities across Nigeria, Guinea, and Senegal,...
US vs Iran
US-Iran peace talks could resume within days, Trump signals
The prospect of renewed negotiations between the United States and Iran has re-emerged after Donald Trump indicated that peace talks...
US politics
House Democrats push for Vance-led commission to assess Trump’s removal
A group of House Democrats has introduced a proposal to establish a formal commission that could evaluate whether President Donald...
Caribbean
Caribbean and Latin America risk achieving just 19% of 2030 Agenda targets
Latin America and the Caribbean are on track to meet only 19% of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by...
Caribbean faces rising risks as energy shock fuels food and jobs concerns
Caribbean economies are facing mounting pressure as higher oil, gas and fertiliser prices raise concerns over food security and employment,...
LATAM
Toyota moves ahead with local bond sale in Mexico
Japan’s automotive giant Toyota Motor Corporation is preparing a two-part bond issuance in Mexico through its local financing arm, signalling...
Africa
Kenya and Africa we build summit drive bold infrastructure agenda
As the The Africa We Build Summit prepares to convene leaders from across the continent, Kenya is emerging at the...
Congo - DRC
From waste to wonder: women in DRC transform textile trash into opportunity
In the eastern city of Bukavu, a growing environmental challenge is being reshaped into an economic opportunity, as women-led initiatives...
Indonesia
Indonesia prepares strategic response to US section 301 trade probe
Indonesia is preparing a coordinated policy and diplomatic response to a United States trade investigation under Section 301, as authorities...
Indonesia accelerates local currency push as LCT volumes surge
Indonesia is stepping up efforts to promote local currency settlements (LCT) after transaction volumes surged by 163%, signalling a major...
Climate & Energy
Tuvalu to host leaders ahead of Cop31 as climate risks intensify
The small Pacific island nation of Tuvalu is set to host world leaders in a high-level gathering ahead of the...
Blockchain
Trump whales accumulate ahead of Mar-a-Lago token event
Large holders of the TRUMP memecoin are increasing their positions ahead of an exclusive Mar-a-Lago luncheon, even as the token...
Russias trillion dollar war
Trillion-dollar war: The economic cost of each fallen Russian soldier reaches $7 million
As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, the mounting human toll is increasingly reflected in stark economic terms,...
Newshub long read
Lawrence of Arabia: Myth, man and the making of a modern Middle East narrative
Few figures in modern history have shaped the global imagination of the Arab world as profoundly as Thomas Edward Lawrence—better...
Business of the week
Small Colombian fintech turns street vendors into digital merchants
A quiet financial revolution is unfolding on the streets of Bogotá, where thousands of informal vendors are entering the digital...
HIdden financial giants
Péter Magyar vows crackdown on ‘plunderers’ after election victory
Hungary’s prime minister-elect Péter Magyar has pledged to pursue those he accuses of having “plundered” the country, following a decisive...
Hungarian opposition ends Orbán era in historic election upset
Hungary’s long-serving prime minister Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat after 16 years in power, as opposition leader Péter Magyar and...
Who is Péter Magyar, the man leading Hungary’s polls?
Péter Magyar has emerged as a central figure in Hungary’s political landscape, leading opinion polls ahead of upcoming elections and...
Orbán and Magyar clash as Hungary heads into decisive vote
Hungary’s election campaign has entered its final and most volatile phase, with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and opposition challenger Péter...
Péter Magyar emerges as frontrunner in Hungary’s shifting political landscape
As Hungary prepares for its next election, Péter Magyar has surged to the forefront of national politics, with polling indicating...
Artemis II marks historic return to the moon after five decades
For the first time in more than half a century, humans have returned to the vicinity of the moon, as...
JD Vance claims US is not interfering in Hungary election
US Vice-President JD Vance has insisted that Washington is not interfering in Hungary’s upcoming election, despite openly expressing support for...
Weather for Artemis II splashdown looks mild, monitoring for rain
Weather conditions for the Artemis II splashdown off the coast of San Diego on Friday evening are expected to be...