Financial insights
Mumbai markets open firm as domestic flows support equities
Indian equities opened Wednesday with moderate gains,...
Seoul equities open slightly lower amid tech sector softness
South Korean stocks opened Wednesday marginally lower,...
Hanoi stocks open higher on domestic growth optimism
Vietnam’s stock market opened Wednesday on a...
Tokyo market opens steady as yen weakness supports exporters
Japanese equities opened Wednesday with modest gains,...
Hong Kong stocks open cautiously as global signals remain mixed
Hong Kong equities opened Wednesday’s session with...
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Global climate pact gains momentum as over 170 nations unite under Paris Agreement
More than 170 countries have signed the Paris Agreement, marking one of the most comprehensive international efforts to combat climate...
Vietnam
Vietnam’s electric vehicle ambitions face structural hurdles despite rising demand
Vietnam’s electric vehicle market is gaining momentum as concerns over traditional energy supplies and environmental sustainability drive increased interest in...
Ukraine
Oil flows resume as Druzhba pipeline reopens, easing path for EU loan package
The reopening of the Druzhba pipeline has allowed Russian oil to resume flowing to parts of Europe, with Volodymyr Zelenskyy...
Middle East
Ceasefire extended as tensions escalate with maritime attack near Oman
Donald Trump has extended a fragile ceasefire in the ongoing conflict with Iran, even as a US-led naval blockade remains...
US politics
Virginia redistricting decision reshapes political balance in blow to Trump
Voters in Virginia have approved a new set of congressional district maps, delivering a political setback to Donald Trump and...
Uganda
Uganda reassures markets as fuel supply stabilises ahead of May shipments
The government of Uganda has confirmed that the country’s fuel supply remains stable, with additional shipments scheduled to arrive in...
India
Indian weight-loss market turns into ‘bloodbath’ as drugmakers intensify competition
India’s fast-growing weight-loss market is entering a phase of intense competition, as domestic and international pharmaceutical companies race to capitalise...
Modi and Lee deepen India–South Korea ties in third bilateral summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held bilateral talks with South Korean President Lee, as both leaders seek to strengthen...
Climate & Energy
Solar surge holds fossil power flat as China and India drive historic shift
A rapid expansion of solar capacity helped keep global fossil fuel electricity generation broadly flat in 2025, as China and...
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
St Lucia defends XCD 2.18bn budget as focused on delivery over optics
St Lucia’s Office of the Prime Minister has defended the country’s XCD 2.18 billion budget for 2026/27, emphasising that the...
LATAM
Latin American markets rally despite IMF warnings over Iran shock
Latin American markets rallied last week, brushing aside warnings from the International Monetary Fund that the global economy could face...
Africa
Uganda reassures markets as fuel supply stabilises ahead of May shipments
The government of Uganda has confirmed that the country’s fuel supply remains stable, with additional shipments scheduled to arrive in...
Congo - DRC
DRC and M23 pledge civilian protection as ceasefire oversight advances
The Democratic Republic of Congo government and M23 rebels have committed to protecting civilians and facilitating humanitarian aid deliveries, following...
Blockchain
OneCoin fallout lingers as US victims gain path to recovery
Victims of the OneCoin cryptocurrency scheme may finally have a pathway to recover losses, as a US Department of Justice...
Newshub long read
India and Pakistan: a complex relationship shaped by history, rivalry and cautious interdependence
The relationship between India and Pakistan remains one of the most complex and consequential geopolitical dynamics in the modern world,...
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...