Myanmar elections begin under junta control as Aung San Suu Kyi is barred
Voting has begun in Myanmar under conditions widely criticised by international observers, with the military junta tightly controlling the process ...
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Month: December 2025
On this day in 2008: John Atta Mills elected president in Ghana’s historic democratic transition
John Evans Atta Mills was elected president of Ghana in a tightly contested election that marked a defining moment in ...
Smartphones transform everyday farming across rural Kenya
Across rural Kenya, smartphones have become essential tools for farmers, helping to improve productivity, stabilise incomes, and reduce long-standing risks ...
Smartphones become the backbone of everyday finance in emerging economies
Across large parts of the emerging world, the smartphone has evolved from a communication device into a primary financial tool, ...
On this day in 1958: Che Guevara’s seizure of an armoured train hastened the end of the Cuban Revolution
In late December 1958, a decisive battle unfolded in the central Cuban city of Santa Clara, where rebel forces led ...
Downtown LA bakery turns $3,000 startup into thriving local brand
A small artisan bakery launched in downtown Los Angeles with just $3,000 in startup capital has grown into a recognised ...
Kingston tourism boosts income with cashless payments
Tourism-linked businesses in Kingston are reporting higher and more predictable income as cashless payments become standard across hotels, restaurants, transport, ...
Family restaurants in Lima expand access to mobile working-capital loans
Family-run restaurants across Lima are strengthening their businesses as mobile working-capital loans provide fast, flexible financing for day-to-day operations. The ...
Bogotá start-ups help ease unemployment through innovation and inclusion
Bogotá’s start-up ecosystem is playing an increasingly important role in reducing unemployment, as new companies create jobs, absorb young talent, ...
Seoul’s creator economy drives new financial demand
Seoul’s fast-growing creator economy is reshaping patterns of work and finance as freelancers and content creators build sustainable income streams ...