On this day
On this day in 1775: George Washington takes command as Continental Congress names first commander-in-chief
The appointment of George Washington as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army marked a defining moment in American history, transforming a...
Financial insights
Singapore market opens higher as financials and industrials lift the STI
Singapore's equity market opened the week with...
Hong Kong stocks jump at the open as technology shares drive market higher
Hong Kong equities opened the week with...
Tokyo stocks surge at the open as risk appetite returns
Japan’s equity market opened sharply higher on...
MSTRpay
MSTRpay initiates strategic market entry into the Republic of Congo
MSTRpay today announced the initiation of its structured expansion process into the Republic of Congo (Congo-Brazzaville), marking another important step...
Middle East
US and Iran announce peace breakthrough as Europe insists on nuclear safeguards
The United States and Iran have announced a landmark framework agreement aimed at ending months of conflict, marking one of...
Africa
Seven African nations face fresh US tariff threat as Trump administration tightens trade policy
Seven African countries are facing the prospect of new United States tariffs after the Trump administration identified them among a...
Ukraine
Ukraine and Moldova move closer to EU membership as accession talks begin
Ukraine and Moldova are set to enter the first formal phase of European Union membership negotiations after EU member states...
Phillipines
Middle East conflict threatens Philippine development through rising living costs, UN warns
The economic consequences of the conflict in the Middle East are extending far beyond the region itself, with the United...
AI
Amazon launches Alexa for Shopping as Rufus shifts to a supporting role
Amazon has introduced a new generation of Alexa specifically designed for shopping, marking another major step in the company's artificial...
Climate & Energy
Solar-powered vessel tackles plastic pollution before it reaches the Pacific
A solar-powered vessel designed to intercept floating rubbish before it reaches the ocean is demonstrating how innovative technology can help...
India
India’s passenger vehicle sales surge 27% as automotive production accelerates
India's automotive industry recorded another month of robust growth in May 2026, with passenger vehicle wholesales reaching 439,000 units, representing...
LATAM
Fitch signals potential for another Argentina credit rating upgrade
Argentina could be in line for another sovereign credit rating upgrade if it continues rebuilding its foreign currency reserves and...
Caribbean
Bermuda welcomes Google subsea cable landing to strengthen digital connectivity
Bermuda has taken a significant step towards enhancing its digital infrastructure with the successful landing of a new Google-backed subsea...
Blockchain
Bitcoin climbs towards $66,000 as US-Iran peace breakthrough boosts investor confidence
Bitcoin climbed to its highest level in two weeks on Monday, approaching the $66,000 mark after U.S. President Donald Trump...
Trump in office
From debt-fueled real estate to digital billions: The reinvention of Donald Trump’s fortune
Few business figures in modern history have reinvented their personal balance sheet as dramatically as Donald J. Trump. For decades,...
Trump coin’s rise and collapse exposes risks of political cryptocurrencies
The dramatic rise and subsequent collapse of the $TRUMP cryptocurrency has become one of the most remarkable financial stories of...
Bitcoin down 50%
Why Bitcoin has fallen 50% — and how Musk and Saylor became victims of the downturn
Bitcoin has suffered one of its sharpest corrections in recent years, falling approximately 50% from its peak levels reached last...
Business of the week
From a garage in Colombia to a Latin American fintech giant: The rise of Nubank
Few fintech success stories have reshaped an entire continent quite like Nubank. What began as a small startup challenging traditional...
Invisible infrastructure series
The silent network that powers the internet
Every email sent, every video streamed, every online payment completed and every artificial intelligence query processed depends on an enormous...
Newshub long read
Marilyn Monroe at 100: The woman behind the legend – video
One hundred years ago today, on 1 June 1926, a child named Norma Jeane Mortenson was born in Los Angeles....
Serie - HIdden financial giants
EU leaders gather with western Balkans to reaffirm path towards membership
European Union leaders and representatives from the six Western Balkan nations are gathering in Montenegro for a high-level summit aimed...