On this day
On this day in 1859: Pierre Curie, cowinner (with his wife, Marie Curie) of the 1903 Nobel Prize for Physics, was born
On this day, one of the most influential physicists in modern history was born. French scientist Pierre Curie, who shared...
Financial insights
Hanoi market opens mixed as investors watch exports and manufacturing
Stocks in Hanoi opened mixed on Friday...
Seoul stocks rise at opening as chipmakers lead gains
Markets in Seoul opened higher on Friday,...
Singapore markets open steady as banking sector supports confidence
Trading in Singapore opened relatively steady on...
Tokyo opens firmer as exporters and tech stocks gain support
Stocks in Tokyo opened higher on Friday,...
Hong Kong stocks open cautiously as property and tech sectors stabilise
Markets in Hong Kong opened Friday trading...
LATAM
Brazil markets rattled as fraud investigation reaches Bolsonaro circle
Financial markets in Brazil faced renewed political uncertainty this week after a widening fraud scandal reached figures connected to the...
India
Indian markets open higher as IT rally lifts Sensex and Nifty
Indian equity markets opened firmly higher on Friday, supported by strong gains in technology shares and improving investor sentiment across...
Africa
Critical minerals race revives fears of a new colonial scramble in Africa
As governments and multinational corporations intensify efforts to secure access to critical minerals needed for the global energy transition, growing...
Caribbean
IMF backs Barbados with precautionary standby arrangement
The International Monetary Fund and the government of Barbados have reached a staff-level agreement on a new 36-month precautionary Stand-By...
Vietnam
Vietnam and EU deepen technology partnership amid strategic innovation push
Vietnam and the European Union are expanding cooperation in technology, innovation and digital infrastructure, as both sides seek to strengthen...
AI
Physical AI moves from laboratories to factory floors
Humanoid robots powered by artificial intelligence are moving closer to real-world industrial deployment, as manufacturers and technology companies accelerate efforts...
MSTRpay
MSTRpay initiates structured market entry into Burkina Faso
MSTRpay AB has commenced a structured expansion process into Burkina Faso, reinforcing the company’s continued build-out across strategically selected West...
Middle East
When will the Iran war end — and do the US even know when it started?
As the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel drags deeper into 2026, one question increasingly dominates political debate,...
Ukraine
Drone crisis pushes Latvian prime minister toward resignation
Evika Siliņa has announced her intention to resign as prime minister of Latvia after a political dispute within the governing...
Climate & Energy
Glenn Murcutt and the architecture that floats lightly above the earth
For decades, Australian architect Glenn Murcutt has pursued a radically different vision of architecture — one where buildings work with...
Blockchain
Gemini reports strong revenue growth as financial services expansion accelerates
Gemini reported a sharp rise in revenue following its expansion into financial services, highlighting how crypto-focused platforms are increasingly evolving...
Invisible infrastructure series
The hidden world behind global refrigeration
Modern civilisation depends on cold. From food supply chains and pharmaceuticals to supermarkets, hospitals and global shipping, refrigeration infrastructure quietly...
Newshub long read
The new cash empire
Why cash infrastructure may become the most valuable business in emerging markets For years, the global financial industry has promoted...
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....
Serie - 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...