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Richest Countries in the World 2026
Smaller countries and tax havens dominate the Richest Top 10, but structural inequalities complicate the picture.
Author: Luca Ventura
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Poorest Countries in the World 2026
Enduring a host of compounding ills, from corruption to severe climate conditions, the continent is home to nine of the world’s 10 poorest countries.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Former Tech CEO Named as South Korea’s 2nd Female PM
The National Assembly — South Korea’s parliament — has confirmed former Naver CEO Han Seong-sook as the country’s new prime...
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Happiest Countries In The World 2026
What does it mean to be a happy country? The UN’s World Happiness Report stresses high levels of trust and resilience when crises hit.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Syria Taps Raslan to Lead Central Bank
Safwat Raslan, a former refugee who fled to Germany during his country’s 14-year civil war, is the new governor of...
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Mali Rewrites Map With $800 Million Waterway
A river will run through Mali as a 900‑kilometer maritime artery transforms the Senegal River into a high‑capacity commercial highway.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Cuba Courts Exiles, Entrepreneurs In Reform Effort
Cuba invites back the diaspora it once rejected with a high-stakes economic reset.
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World’s Largest Companies In 2026
Global Finance ranks the ten largest companies in the world by market capitalization.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Porsche Turns To New CEO To Steer Through Missteps
Michael Leiters takes the wheel just as the Stuttgart-based manufacturer grapples with its worst performance since the 2009 financial crisis.
Banking
Top Banks In Saudi Arabia
From the first oil discoveries to the ambitious economic diversification of Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia's banks have been indispensable partners in the Kingdom's transformation.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
PayPal’s New CEO Faces a Digital Payments Reckoning
PayPal is turning to a seasoned Silicon Valley executive to revive its fortunes.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Disney’s New Boss Takes Over
With Iger stepping back, Disney elevates Josh D’Amaro to CEO and Dana Walden to chief creative officer in dual-power shift.