8 African economies facing heightened global scrutiny over money laundering controls in February 2026
The Paris-based Financial Action Task Force is the global standard-setter for policies that combat money laundering, terrorist financing,…
Chinese shoppers are Asia’s biggest airport spenders, study finds
Chinese travellers are outspending their Asian peers at the region’s airports in search of gifts, food and luxury…
Brazil, China, India – countries that Trump criticised the most, will see biggest benefits of new US tariffs: Report
Brazil, China and India are set to be the top three countries benefiting most from US President Donald…
India, China winners; UK among losers; Europe could freeze deal: How Trump’s 15% tariff affects trade order
The United States Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, and his imposition of…
Recovery stalling in Japan’s domestic tourism
The recovery of domestic tourism among Japanese people is stalling as consumers are becoming more thrifty amid rising…
Finance ministry terms claims of 8% interest on external loans ‘misleading’
Says average cost of external public debt is approximately 4 per cent, so interest payments rose by $1.60b…
This Week’s Top Stories: Canadian Real Estate’s Hard Landing, Phone Bills Distort Inflation
Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s top stories. Canadian Real Estate Canadian Real Estate Prices Exit…
The goal to net a gold medal for U.S., Canada began long ago
Open this photo in gallery: Canada goalkeeper Jordan Binnington (50) is congratulated after Canada’s 3-2 win over Finland…
UK job vacancies ‘fall to lowest level since pandemic’ | UK unemployment and employment statistics
The number of job vacancies in the UK has tumbled to the lowest level in five years, research…
Why the World’s Largest Reserves Are Barely Being Pumped
Key Takeaways Venezuela’s collapse in oil production stems from nationalizations that drove out technical expertise, sanctions that blocked…
U.S. must honour trade deal after court ruling on tariffs, EU says
Open this photo in gallery: U.S. President Donald Trump holds a chart next to U.S. Secretary of Commerce…
New 15% US tariff likely to apply to Singapore, says DPM Gan Kim Yong
Certain products are exempted from the new tariffs, including energy products, pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients, some electronics…