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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.

ASEAN Targets USD2 Trillion Digital Economy with Regional Pact

ASEAN’s new Digital Economy Framework Agreement aims to unify rules across ten nations, unlocking USD 2 trillion in digital trade by 2030.

UAE, Türkiye and a 40 Billion Trade Deal

In just a year since signing a trade deal, UAE–Türkiye non-oil trade surged to $40.5 billion in 2024, making Türkiye the UAE’s fourth-largest trading partner. Beyond gold and machinery, the two are rapidly shaping a fruitful economic alliance.

PayU GPO Launches A2A Payments in Nigeria

Nigeria is poised to extend financial inclusion and unlock new economic opportunities through A2A. The move mirrors success stories from Brazil, India, and beyond.

US President Trump Doubles Steel Tariffs

As major exporters brace for impact and manufacturing faces soaring costs due to increased steel tariffs, consumers could be hit hardest, with average U.S. households facing a potential USD 2,500 hike in yearly expenses.

Why Investors Tout Orchard Road Over Wall Street

As global markets flux and geopolitical unrest makes investors skittish, one city-state is fast emerging as a safe diversification play.

The Top Dozen New Trade Alliances

Global trade is shifting as nations actively pursue regional agreements in Latin America, the Middle East, and ASEAN. Driven by a desire for enhanced economic cooperation and diversified partnerships beyond traditional Western markets, these deals focus on tariff reduction and increased market access.

How the Global South is Turning Tariff Turmoil into Opportunity

Countries in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific are seizing opportunities amid US-led tariff hikes, by diversifying their economies and forging new partnerships. Despite the IMF downgrading global growth forecasts, there’s optimism that strengthening regional ties is helping to build long term resilience - with or without the US.

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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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Asian Cup 2031 Hosting Bids Heats Up

Tendering to host the Asian Cup 2031 gets interesting with high-stakes bidding wars, unexpected alliances and visionary pitches all competing for the love of the game, and lots of moolah.

Operational Reforms on the Table for Islamic Development Bank

Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati calls on the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to strengthen its commitment to diversity by increasing the representation of Indonesian professionals in its leadership roles.
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) projects Southeast Asia’s economy to grow by 4.7% in 2025, fuelled by booming manufacturing exports and public capital investment. As US-China tensions intensify, the region must navigate geopolitical risks and trade fragmentation to fulfil its aspiration to become a global supply chain hub.

ASEAN Targets USD2 Trillion Digital Economy with Regional Pact

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