Trump’s latest shock 145% tariff on China, amid a pause for others, reignited trade tensions and drew swift retaliation. Despite brief market gains, analysts warn the damage to global trade and investor confidence may already be irreversible.
Global government debt has reached the size of the world economy, and if not urgently addressed, rising debt costs and economic instability could lead to an unavoidable crisis.
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.
Indonesia’s bold plan to build three million homes a year to bridge the housing gap is garnering support not just from its central bank but also from countries looking to invest in the nation's real estate. However, financial roadblocks are just one of many challenges standing between vision and execution.
This state-of-the-art facility aims to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s position as a global trade hub in-line with KSA's Vision 2030, offering advanced automation and sustainability initiatives throughout its port infrastructure.
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 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.
The Arab League is preparing to send a special envoy to Damascus to engage with Syria’s new leadership following the recent exit of President Bashar al-Assad.
The rise of AI-driven scams and human trafficking in South-East Asia may be fuelling massive financial losses and exploitation, with criminal syndicates leveraging advanced technology to evade authorities.
We've put together ten of this decade's most exciting contemporary miniature artists whose intricate mixed media works are wowing audiences across south-east Asia and the middle east.
The 38th ASEAN Senior Amateur Golf Championships was held in Thailand this month and according to CASGA Secretary General Dato Shamsudin Ismail, sports is a great way to strengthen diplomatic ties in ASEAN.