Economics, Policy & Regulation
China Trade Surplus Surges To A Record
China’s trade surplus hit a record high in 2024, a symbolically potent $1 trillion. The optics of that rounded-up figure—the...
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Economics, Policy & Regulation
Syria Appoints First Woman As Central Bank Governor
In late December, Maysaa Sabreen was appointed caretaker governor of the Central Bank of Syria. Sabreen stepped up from deputy...
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Vietnam’s Vinfast Invests In India’s EV Market
VinFast, a subsidiary of Vingroup JSC, Vietnam’s largest conglomerate and electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, announced its first EVs for the...
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Kapital Bank’s Commitment to Sustainable Banking Showcased at COP29
COP29 in Baku gathered over 190 countries to advance climate action and reinforce Paris Agreement commitments. Kapital Bank, a key player in Azerbaijan's banking sector, has shown strong support for international ESG principles, driving the nation’s sustainability goals forward.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
US Exits World Health Organization
On his first day back in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the US from...
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Saudi Arabia’s IPO Boom Reshapes Its Market Dynamics
A flood of public offerings in the kingdom is redefining its markets, luring foreign investors, and fueling global expansion. Saudi...
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Avoiding The M&A Failure Trap: Q&A With NYU’s Baruch Lev And SUNY At Buffalo’s Feng Gu
Baruch Lev is Philip Bardes professor emeritus of Accounting and Finance, Kaufman Management Center, Leonard N. Stern School of Business...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
DOGE Readies Massive Cuts To US Government
One of the most closely watched efforts introduced by Donald Trump upon his return to the White House is undeniably...
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Agility and Innovation: How Kapital Bank is Transforming Azerbaijan’s Financial Landscape
When Javier Milei was elected president of Argentina in 2023, many believed the nation was headed toward disaster. A libertarian...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Milei Ends Argentina’s Deficit After 123 Years
When Javier Milei was elected president of Argentina in 2023, many believed the nation was headed toward disaster. A libertarian...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Syria’s Finance Minister: Country Ready For Return To Normalcy
Some have greatness thrust upon them. Syria and its well-wishers worldwide hope that acting finance minister Riad Abd El Raouf...
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Talabat Stumbles Despite UAE’s Top 2024 Listing
The Middle East subsidiary of Delivery Hero, Talabat, raised $2 billion from an initial public offering on Dec. 10. Talabat...
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Omnicom, Interpublic Aim To Create Global Ad Giant
Omnicom’s proposed deal to take over rival Interpublic is set to form the world’s largest advertising agency should it win...
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From Scale to Value: How CTBC Bank is Pioneering AI
Nippon Life Insurance, Japan’s largest private insurer, is spending $8.2 billion on global life insurance firm Resolution Life Group Holdings—marking...
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Japan: Nippon Makes Record Overseas Insurance Purchase
Nippon Life Insurance, Japan’s largest private insurer, is spending $8.2 billion on global life insurance firm Resolution Life Group Holdings—marking...