Africa
WHO declares global emergency over Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organization has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak affecting Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a “global...
War in Iran, crisis in Africa? The hidden winners behind the headlines
The ongoing war involving Iran has triggered fresh concerns across African economies as oil prices, shipping costs and food inflation...
On this day
On this day in 1510: Italian artist Sandro Botticelli, one of the greatest painters of the Florentine Renaissance, died.
One of the defining artistic voices of the Florentine Renaissance, Sandro Botticelli, died on 17 May 1510 in Florence. More...
Financial insights
Gold prices expected to stay supported amid uncertainty
Gold prices are expected to remain supported...
Oil markets brace for another volatile week
Global oil prices are expected to remain...
Global markets prepare for cautious Monday opening
Global financial markets are expected to begin...
LATAM
Venezuela starts historic debt restructuring
Venezuela has moved to launch one of the largest sovereign debt restructurings in modern emerging-market history, as its US-backed administration...
Indonesia
Indonesia defends regulations amid rising investor pressure
Indonesia has defended its regulatory framework after concerns were raised by several Chinese investors regarding licensing procedures, local ownership requirements...
Caribbean
AI is reshaping the value of experience across the Caribbean
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing labour markets across Caribbean and Latin America, increasing the value of practical experience while reducing...
Vietnam
ASEAN Future Forum 2026 highlights peace and regional growth
The ASEAN Future Forum 2026 is set to focus on peace, prosperity and people-centred development as regional leaders, diplomats, scholars...
AI
Automation increasingly used to suppress wage growth, study finds
Companies across the United States are increasingly using automation not simply to improve productivity, but to reduce the bargaining power...
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
Trump and Xi prioritise trade and stability over Iran at Beijing summit
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping focused primarily on trade relations, economic stability and geopolitical risk management during their recent summit...
Ukraine
Massive drone assault deepens pressure on Russia
More than 500 drones reportedly targeted Russian territory in one of the largest long-range aerial attacks since the beginning of...
Climate & Energy
Experts urge WHO to declare climate crisis global health emergency
Leading international health experts are calling on the World Health Organization to formally declare the climate crisis a global public...
Blockchain
Singapore gains momentum in Asia’s stablecoin race
Singapore is increasingly positioning itself ahead of Hong Kong in the race to become Asia’s leading regulated stablecoin hub, as...
Invisible infrastructure series
The systems nobody sees but everyone depends on
Modern economies increasingly depend on invisible infrastructure — the hidden systems operating silently behind daily life, commerce and global stability....
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...