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Social Protection Needed to Support Ageing Populations in APAC

In this week’s newsletter we discuss how megatrends such as an ageing population, cost of living crises and digitalization across APAC are profoundly changing its risk landscape with the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of ESCAP Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana.

Largest IPO in Oman’s History as Part of Divestment Strategy

Oman's sovereign wealth fund Oman Investment Authority announces an Initial Public Offering for 25% of the shares of OQ Exploration & Production, a subsidiary of OQ Group, which is fully owned by OIA. This IPO is set to become the largest in Oman's history on the Muscat Stock Exchange.

Australia’s Biggest Political Scandal That No One Talks About

If the Australian public would like to know what their future would have looked like if former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd succeeded in his mission to create a healthy sovereign wealth fund from the Resources Super Profits Tax proposal in 2010, look no further than the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2024 – where all its citizens share in the spoils.

The Global South Should Stand Side-By-Side

For this week’s newsletter, we are pleased to share an interview from the recent China-Africa Cooperation Summit with the Institute for Strategic and Policy Studies South Sudan Executive Director Melha Rout Biel and the Global Times. Biel unpacks how China and Africa can move forward together to create a shared future, with mutual prosperity.

Muscat Means Mo’ Money for Muslim Investors

Investors Alert! HH Sayyid Faris Bin Fatik Al Said announces new investment opportunities in Oman.

Fintech Sector Growth in Kazakhstan Signals Sunny Days Ahead

According to Financial Writer Jessica Weisman-Pitts, investors would be wise to keep abreast of Kazakhstan’s fintech sector, where leading technology firms are investing heavily in the nation’s growth thanks to a young, educated workforce and a super ambitious national Digital Agenda.

Iran, India and the BRICS Bridge to Pave New Trade Pathways

Despite connectivity challenges, the Chabahar port in Iran is crucial for India's regional presence. This port is part of broader efforts, including the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), to charter alternative trade routes.

Pakistan Must Diversify its Energy Mix to Meet 2030 Target

Sustainable Development Policy Institute Joint Executive Director Vaqar Ahmed says that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) offers a vital opportunity to diversify Pakistan’s energy mix and promote green investments at an SDPI seminar in Islamabad this week.

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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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UAE Overtakes Germany and Hong Kong As Preferred Tech Hub 

According to a recent survey by Capital.com, eight out of ten SE Asian-based technology experts recognize the UAE's growing reputation as a technology hub.

Hey Habibi, We Need to Talk About Geert

With the European Parliament Elections to take place on 6 June, perhaps it’s time to have a frank heart to heart on just how successful our bottle blonde half-brother from Indonesia, the Leader of the PVV Geert Wilders’ party policies will actually deliver on his election promise, “where the people of the Netherlands can make ends meet again and have money left in their wallets”.
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