Financial insights
Laos economic outlook steady as regional trade projects remain in focus
Economic sentiment connected to Laos remained broadly...
Jakarta trading mixed as investors focus on commodities and domestic growth
Indonesian markets opened Thursday with mixed performance...
Seoul opens higher as technology shares lift South Korean markets
South Korean markets opened Thursday with cautious...
On this day
On this day in 1946: Sony Corporation was founded by Ibuka Masaru and Morita Akio.
Founded in the aftermath of World War II by engineers Ibuka Masaru and Morita Akio, Sony Corporation evolved from a...
Middle East
Trump warns Iran after US fires on tanker in Hormuz escalation
The United States fired on an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday as President Donald Trump...
MSTRpay
MSTRpay initiates strategic market entry into Tanzania
MSTRpay Initiates Strategic Market Entry into Tanzania MSTRpay today announced the initiation of its strategic expansion into Tanzania, marking a...
Africa
French investors deepen African expansion amid changing economic ties
French institutional investors and business groups are increasing their involvement across Africa as economic partnerships between France and African nations...
Why the Africa-France summit matters for trade, investment and influence
The upcoming Africa-France Summit is being closely watched by governments, investors, and businesses seeking clearer signals about the future relationship...
Vietnam
Canada and Vietnam deepen nuclear partnership as SMR cooperation expands
Canada is strengthening its nuclear energy cooperation with Vietnam as both countries explore long-term partnerships linked to energy security, industrial...
Ukraine
Anger grows as Russia strikes Ukraine during parade ceasefire dispute
Fury intensified across Ukraine on Thursday after Russian missile and drone strikes reportedly killed dozens of people despite a temporary...
India
Russian oil gains ground in India as Gulf tensions reshape energy flows
Russia’s share of Indian oil imports increased sharply in March as geopolitical tensions in West Asia disrupted traditional Gulf supply...
Caribbean
Caribbean trade gains momentum through expanding EU partnership
The Caribbean Development Bank has highlighted growing regional trade and economic development opportunities linked to cooperation with the European Union,...
CARICOM backs Guyana after objection over Venezuela’s Essequibo claims
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has responded to a formal objection from Guyanese President Mohamed Irfaan Ali after Venezuelan officials publicly...
Climate & Energy
Scientists warn New Orleans faces ‘point of no return’ from rising seas
A new scientific study has warned that relocation planning for parts of New Orleans may need to begin immediately as...
AI
Anthropic expands into Wall Street with new AI agents for financial firms
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has launched a new suite of AI agents designed specifically for financial services firms, marking a...
LATAM
Argentina waits for lower borrowing costs before full market return
Argentina is signalling that a return to international bond markets may not be far away, but government officials say the...
Blockchain
Meta launches stablecoin payouts for creators in Philippines and Colombia
Meta Platforms has begun rolling out stablecoin-based payouts for digital creators in the Philippines and Colombia, marking one of the...
Newshub long read
The great demographic turning point: what happens when deaths outnumber births?
For most of human history, population growth was fragile, unpredictable and often brutally interrupted by war, famine or disease. Yet...
Business of the week
From garage startup to fintech giant: MercadoLibre’s rise reshapes Latin America
When MercadoLibre was founded in 1999 in Buenos Aires, it began as a modest online marketplace operating from a garage....
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...