China’s industrial profits surge by 18.2% in first 4 months of 2026, driven by high-tech sectors.
China’s industrial profits grew by 18.2 percent in the first four months of 2026, boosted by robust growth in the high-tech sectors, […]
India-Australia- Japan-US QUAD to build a port in Fiji, unveil pact on critical minerals
The foreign ministers of the Quad grouping (India, the United States, Japan and Australia) on Tuesday unveiled a broad set of initiatives […]
World Bank targets $23bn private capital push as Africa races to create jobs for booming youth population.
The multibillion-dollar initiative, announced on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, will be driven through the bank’s newly consolidated Guarantee Platform, a financial risk-sharing […]
China’s Solar Exports Soar as World Grapples with Energy Crisis.
Despite the end of China’s export tax refunds on April 1, exports of Chinese solar cells and panels continued to surge in […]
Argentina and China in Talks to Extend Currency Swap Agreement
Argentina is in talks to renew and potentially expand its currency swap line with China, official sources confirmed today. The government’s goal […]
The Rockefeller Foundation and Temasek Trust announce Global Coalition for Nuclear Philanthropy.
The Rockefeller Foundation and Temasek Trust have, on May 19, announced the launch of the Global Coalition for Nuclear Philanthropy (GCNP), a […]
China Says It Will Buy 200 Boeing Jets, Seek Extension of US Trade Truce.
China on Wednesday said it will buy 200 Boeing jets and seek an extension of a trade truce struck with the US […]
South African gold miner expands global footprint with $4.3bn acquisition bid in Australia.
For over five years, Pan African Resources, a South African gold mining company, has partnered with the Australian firm Emmerson Resources. In […]
Manappuram banks on gold for growth but target “aggressive”: CreditSights.
India’s Manappuram Finance is expecting improved profitability in FY2027 on the back of continued strong growth in gold loans. Management has guided for improved […]
Private credit’s $2 trillion boom raises global stability fears, watchdog warns.
A global finance watchdog is demanding national regulators better scrutinize private credit, warning that banks, asset managers, insurance and private equity firms […]
Iraq Offers Huge Discounts for Crude Shipments via Hormuz.
OPEC’s second-largest producer, Iraq, is offering huge discounts of up to $33.40 per barrel off the official selling prices for its crude […]
Indonesia, China launch cross-border QRIS payment to boost regional financial cooperation.
Indonesia and China have launched cross-border QR interoperability, marking a significant milestone in deepening financial cooperation and accelerating digital payment integration between […]