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Dubai and Hong Kong Attract Crypto Amid Singapore’s Regulatory Clampdown

The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s new crypto rules aim to civilise “wild west” crypto markets.

Nigeria’s 500M Clean Energy and SME Deal Fest at AFNIS 2025

Leaders and high-stakes investors met homegrown innovation that focused on growth through domestic ownership at the AFNIS 2025 Summit in Abuja Nigeria this month.

KSA Outperforms in IPOS

Fueled by Vision 2030’s strategic reforms and broad sector growth, Saudi Arabia is transforming its capital markets into a dynamic hub for investors.

Why Retail in GCC is Winning

As mid-luxury retail brands across western European and north American markets grapple with layoffs and store closures, the Gulf is setting new benchmarks—fusing tech, UX and ambition into a retail revolution.

Bali’s Digital Nomad Boom

The rice fields are vanishing. The Wi-Fi is on Hyper 5G. The soul of Bali may be caught somewhere in between. As digital nomads flood the island in search of paradise, locals are asking, at whose cost?

Egypt and the UAE Partner Under Decarbonization Plan

Egypt and the United Arab Emirates are forging a data-backed, tech-centered alliance designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across MENA's industrial sector.

Indonesia’s EV Battery Market Weathers Growing Pains

Despite sitting on a nickel goldmine, a critical EV battery component, Indonesia’s electric vehicle ambitions face headwinds from policy inconsistencies, ESG concerns, and an underdeveloped domestic market.

Prime FDI Hubs as Investors Push for Nearshoring and Friendshoring Geos

Tariffs are shaking things up, and, with smart policy changes, better infrastructure, and expanding markets, we take a dive into which regions are quickly becoming the new go-to destinations for investors.

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The K-Drama That Triggered South Koreans

In gun-free South Korea, a bold K-drama, Trigger, has stirred robust debate about weapons and norms within Korean civil society.
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KSA’s 6 Billion Investment in Syria as Regional Diplomacy Realigns

With USD 6.4 billion in fresh deals, the Kingdom is staking its claim on Syria’s future and sending a clear message: Arab-led recovery is back in focus.

KUN’s 50 Million Aims to Accelerate Stablecoin Adoption Amid Hong Kong’s Regulatory Surge

KUN’s recent Series A $50 million funding round signals a pivotal moment for stablecoins, ushering in a new era of regulated, efficient, and cross-border digital payments across Asia.

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Regional Alliances in a Multipolar World

As the global geopolitical landscape shifts toward a multipolar framework, one of the most consequential developments is the rise of smaller regional alliances.

Top Ten Tech Startups in 2025

From AI Agents to Ten Minute Deliveries and Hyperspectral Satellites, we select the top ten tech startups that have been backed by big funding and bold ideas, which reveals where technology—and investor confidence—is headed next.
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