US vs Chineese tech
America’s technological edge faces scrutiny as China scales industrial and drone power
The long-held assumption of United States technological supremacy is facing renewed scrutiny as China accelerates its dominance in industrial production,...
India
India takes offline payments deeper into the rural economy
India is pushing the next stage of its digital payments build-out by extending offline-capable UPI tools into lower-connectivity areas, a...
US politics
Wall Street surges to historic peak as Iran war fears fade
S&P 500 breaks 7,000 barrier in decisive market rebound Wall Street reached a landmark moment on Wednesday as the S&P...
Financial insights
Jakarta market opens cautiously amid reform backdrop
Investors weigh governance reforms and recent volatility...
Hanoi market opens higher as momentum builds
Vietnamese equities extend rally into Thursday session...
Seoul market opens under pressure as volatility persists
Geopolitics and currency weakness weigh on early...
Climate & Energy
Atlantic current collapse risk higher than previously estimated
New scientific findings raise alarm over global climate stability A critical ocean circulation system in the Atlantic is now considered...
On this day
On this day in 1943: Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann accidentally discovered the psychedelic properties of LSD
Swiss chemist’s unexpected breakthrough with LSD reshaped science and culture In 1943, Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann made one of the...
US vs Iran
Ceasefire diplomacy intensifies as US and Iran explore extension
Indirect talks signal cautious optimism amid fragile truce The United States and Iran have entered a new phase of indirect...
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,...
Caribbean
G-24 warns global conflicts threaten Caribbean and developing economies
The Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs and Development has raised serious concerns over escalating global conflicts, warning...
LATAM
Brazil’s euro bond return draws strong investor demand
Brazil has returned to the international euro bond market with its largest-ever issuance, attracting robust demand from global investors drawn...
Africa
IMF warns of African growth downgrade as Middle East conflict fuels economic strain
The International Monetary Fund has lowered its growth outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa, citing rising energy costs, inflationary pressures, and tightening...
Congo - DRC
Kinshasa closes in on cobalt strategy payoff amid rising global demand
The government in the Democratic Republic of Congo is edging closer to realising the financial gains of its cobalt sector...
Indonesia
Public scepticism grows as Indonesians question ‘Board of Peace’ role
A new survey indicates that 50.9% of Indonesians oppose the country’s participation in the proposed “Board of Peace”, highlighting a...
Blockchain
Bitcoin rally above $76K triggers $63K BTC profit-taking surge
Short-term Bitcoin traders have realised profits on approximately 63,000 BTC over the past 24 hours, following a sharp rally that...






















