Economics, Policy & Regulation
Singapore: New President Elected In A Landslide
Singapore voters elected former deputy prime minister and finance minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam 66, as president in a landslide victory.
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Argentina’s Extreme Presidential Front-Runner Shocks The Country
Astronomical inflation propels an unorthodox candidate to the top of Argentina's presidential polls.
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Foxconn Founder Makes Tawain’s Presidency A Four-Way Race
While the winner of Taiwan's presidential contest is uncertain, whoever wins will have to manage the island's increasingly difficult relationship with mainland China.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Six New Members Join BRICS
A big dream for the BRICS bloc is creating a common currency to counter the US dollar.
Technology
China Challenges The US In Semiconductor Race
Since the Biden administration rolled out a package of sanctions, Beijing’s access to the semiconductor market has been substantially crimped.
Technology
EU Passes Digital Services Act
For now, the EU's new rules will only apply to about two dozen large platforms.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Brazil Becomes Largest Corn Exporter In The World
Brazil displaces the US as the world's largest exporter of corn.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Singapore’s Central Bank Chief To Step Down
Veteran central banker Ravi Menon is set to step down as managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
CFOs Are Changing Roles More Than Ever
The job market for CFOs is heating up and driving higher rates of turnover globally.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
China Tells Intel ‘No’
President Joe Biden’s recent decision to ban US companies from making new investments in Chinese technology prompted the Chinese government to respond in kind by blocking Intel's acquisition of Tower Semiconductor.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
LatAm Central Banks Declare Victory In War On Inflation
The policy rate pivots in Brazil and Chile follow similar moves from two smaller Latin American central banks, namely Costa Rica and Uruguay.
Sustainable Finance
First ‘Debt-For-Nature’ Swap Complete In Gabon
A military coup overshadows Africa’s first-ever deal involving private creditors to refinance $500 million of Gabon’s sovereign debt.