Economics, Policy & Regulation
Indonesia: New President’s Past Raises Questions
Prabowo Subianto, a former army general with a controversial past and minister of defence in the current administration, has been...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
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Economics, Policy & Regulation
The Eurobond Returns
International investors will likely have the opportunity to invest in another African eurobond issue after the Cote d’Ivoire marked sub-Saharan...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Saudi Bourse Swoops In On Dubai Exchange
Riyadh wants to bolster its position in global commodities markets. Saudi Tadawul Group, which runs Saudi Arabia’s main stock exchange,...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Sovereign Wealth Funds Turn To New Partners
Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) have increased dramatically in recent years regarding their numbers and assets. They have become dominant in...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Saudi Arabia Opens Its Doors
Middle East turmoil is catching up with Saudi Arabia. Halfway through Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s ambitious economic and social...
Technology
Google Inks Agreement With India’s UPI
Google’s local Indian unit has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NPCI International Payments Limited, the international arm of...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Bitcoin ETFs Quickly Attract Billions
The year started with a bang for the cryptocurrency sector, with bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) going live in mid-January and...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
China Grabs The Top Spot In Auto Exports
In a watershed moment for the global automotive industry, China is estimated to have displaced Japan as the world’s largest...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Taiwan Election Signals Choppy Cross-Strait Relations
January’s election of Lai Ching-te as Taiwan’s next president awarded a historic third consecutive term to the pro-sovereignty Democratic Progressive...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Panama: Crisis In The Canal
One of the world’s top cargo routes is warning of financial woes, once again raising concerns about the global supply...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Global FDI Weakened In 2023
Geopolitical crises and interest rate worries dampened global foreign direct investment (FDI) last year, according to a new report by...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Africa’s Largest Oil Refinery Goes Live
Dangote Petroleum Refinery, built at a cost of $20 billion, has commenced production in Lagos, Nigeria—and with it, the country’s...