Malaysia strengthens position as Southeast Asia’s digital finance hub
Malaysia is steadily consolidating its role as one of Southeast Asia’s leading digital finance centres, supported by proactive regulation, rising ...
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On this day in 1929: Collapse of U.S. stock market prices
Just five days after a record 13 million shares changed hands on Wall Street, panic gripped the trading floors once ...
London Stock Exchange steps up bid to attract African listings
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has launched a renewed campaign to draw African companies to list in the UK capital, ...
Asian markets end mixed as investors weigh rate outlook and Chinese recovery
Asian financial markets closed the week on a cautious note as investors balanced optimism over China’s tentative economic rebound with ...
Financial development in Laos: current state and challenges
Laos is making gradual strides in modernising its financial sector, but high public debt, limited access to finance, and macroeconomic ...
Europe, Arab, Africa and London markets start week on cautious footing
European, Arab, African and London stock markets opened Monday with a cautious tone, reflecting mixed global sentiment as investors weighed ...
Southeast Asia’s financial week marked by turbulence in Jakarta and green investment drive
Southeast Asia’s financial week was shaped by political uncertainty in Indonesia, renewed momentum for green infrastructure out of Singapore, and ...
Africa targets $50 billion annually for climate finance push
African leaders have launched an ambitious plan to raise $50 billion each year to fund climate solutions, marking one of ...
Caribbean turns to debt swaps and ocean funding to build resilience
Caribbean nations are advancing innovative financial strategies, with Barbados set to pilot a regional debt-for-resilience swap and the regional development ...
Africa turns to domestic and global finance for growth push
Africa is mobilising both domestic savings and international partnerships to fund critical infrastructure and digital projects, with new deals highlighting ...