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...
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...