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Economics, Policy & Regulation

Japan: First Female Prime Minister Faces Crossroads

Sanae Takaichi’s rise as Japan’s first female prime minister marks a historic moment for the country and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), but one overshadowed by political fragility and economic uncertainty.

Banking

Banks At The Crossroads

Strengthened by recent profits, global banks enter a new phase defined by falling rates, political volatility, and the disruptive promise of AI.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Armenia: Beyond The Peace Dividend

Thawing relations with Azerbaijan and Turkey are creating opportunities for Armenia to expand its economy and emerge as a regional investment hub.

Protecting Your Business from AI-Enabled Cyber Threats

Cybercriminals are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to create convincing and hard-to-detect attacks. To stay ahead, companies need smarter defences and a clear, adaptable strategy, says Aaron Chiew, Head of Digital Channels for DBS’ Institutional Banking Group.

Sustainable Finance

COP 30 Brazil: More Than Just Words?

Conference participants offer up implementation goals.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Mauritius: Balancing Growth And Discontent

The country’s prime minister, Navin Ramgoolam, must calm unrest and debt while steering the island toward diversification and renewal.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

North Africa: On The Rise

North Africa is emerging as a growth engine, led by Egypt and Morocco. But structural challenges persist.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Africa: Coping With The Trump Shock

US tariffs are hitting African exports hard. Now, governments and businesses must devise a Plan B to expand trade and grow their economies.

How European Banks can Accelerate AI Adoption

Bankers across Europe are signalling a strategic shift in their operational focus, as highlighted in the latest Infosys Bank Tech Index edition.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Latin America: Remittances And Risks

The future of the $160 billion industry hangs in the balance as stricter US immigration policies take hold.

Banking

Latin America: Beyond Branches

Major Latin American banks are racing toward 100% digital models. Despite the rise of fintechs, traditional banks are determined not to be left behind.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Latin America: Reversing Course

Deindustrialization and recommodification have been setting Latin American economies back for decades. Can a push for greater productivity put them on track again?

Economics, Policy & Regulation

China Problems Persist Despite Trump Trade Truce

Trump and Xi agreed to a one-year trade truce, easing tariffs and controls, though China’s deeper economic troubles are far from resolved.

Financial institutions double down on AI — but will it deliver?

Financial institutions are accelerating investments in artificial intelligence, with 2025 budgets projected to rise by 25% industry-wide, according to an HFS and Infosys study — representing 16% of total technology spending.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Latin America: Flipping The Script

Some of Latin America’s smaller nations are stealing the limelight as US tariffs bring economic headwinds to the region.