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 Aga Khan Museum announces a monumental year of programs and digital experiences carefully curated to reference the Museum’s architecture, its founding vision of light, and a history that spans a decade in Toronto Canada.
Following a successful Category A funding round in March 2024, Uzum became the first fintech unicorn in Uzbekistan with a market capitalization of over USD 1 billion. This week it announces financial and operational results for the first half of FY2024 and the results speak for themselves as it prepares for category B funding.
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) officially launched its operations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking a significant milestone in its mission to enhance healthcare education in MENA.
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.