China overtakes US in R&D, but genesis spark still lags
It finally happened. According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, China invested US$1.03 trillion in research…
From gig workers to fishermen: Vietnam’s fuel shock exposes a country built on one oil route
When Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz began choking global oil flows, Vietnam offered a case study…
The Federal Reserve’s March and April Inflation Forecast Is In — and Things Just Keep Getting Uglier for Wall Street
For much of the last three years, Wall Street’s bull market rally has been virtually unstoppable. Over the…
IMF calls on Greece to target vacant homes to ease housing crisis
The International Monetary Fund has submitted to the government new policy proposals to address the housing crisis, as…
India seeks 2.5 million metric tons of urea amid Middle East supply amid Hormuz supply hit
India is stepping up efforts to secure fertiliser supplies, with plans to import 2.5 million metric tonnes of…
Asia’s Fuel Shortage Is Creating a Domino Effect Across Global Markets
The Philippines has declared a national energy emergency. Government offices across Southeast Asia have moved to four-day work…
Latest non-farm payrolls vindicates the Fed’s wait-and-see approach – CIBC
For some context, the report from Friday: US March non-farm payrolls +178K vs +60K expected The jobs data…
€500 billion-worth European data economy troubles continue
By Egle Markeviciute, EU Tech Loop with Euronews Published on 06/04/2026 – 7:01 GMT+2 With the rise of artificial…
Decades of economic decline has ‘broken’ Britons, pushing one fifth of people into poverty and towards political Reform
The Union Jack flutters on a telegraph pole. Once a symbol of might and power it is now…
ASEAN+3 growth may hit 4-year low if Iran war drags on: economist
Economy China, Japan, Korea more exposed to energy risks than Southeast Asia, according to AMRO Dong He, chief…
Bismarck Rewane backs refinery subsidy model to cut fuel costs
Renowned economist and Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company, Bismarck Rewane, has proposed a shift in Nigeria’s fuel…
West Asia Conflict: 60/40 portfolio outlook remains positive, Goldman sees stabilisation without recession or inflation spiral – Markets
Goldman sees stabilisation without recession or inflation spiral. (Image: File) West Asia conflict: The ongoing conflict in Iran…