Several state-owned infrastructure companies in Central Asia are preparing for potential listings in Hong Kong, as the financial hub steps up efforts to connect the region’s businesses with international investors.
In central bank vaults around the world, a quiet shift is underway. Gold is moving home. What was once stored comfortably in New York, London or other established financial centres is increasingly being reviewed, diversified or repatriated. This is not panic. It is prudence.
Financial markets are significantly underestimating the economic impact of biodiversity loss, potentially leaving countries exposed to sovereign debt crises and rising borrowing costs, according to new research published on Friday.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a vital maritime chokepoint and serves as the primary artery linking the Persian Gulf to international energy markets. With approximately 20% of global oil and gas shipments transiting this waterway, it is the backbone of energy security for Asia, Europe, and beyond.
Asian stocks surged to record highs on 7 May as investors priced in growing hopes of a potential Middle East peace deal, while oil prices eased and the U.S. dollar weakened amid shifting global risk sentiment.
As the 2026 Spring Festival draws to a close, fresh data suggests China’s holiday spending boom reflects more than peak consumption. It points to a deeper structural transition, as consumers shift from buying more goods to buying in different ways.
Germany’s finance minister has urged a new era of “European patriotism” to protect the continent’s economic interests, calling for state-backed companies to retain jobs in Europe and for public spending to prioritise European-made goods.
China has unveiled its first artificial intelligence model designed to measure how weather conditions affect stock market performance, marking a new step in the integration of climate data and financial analysis.
American investor Jim Rogers has confirmed that he has acquired shares in a broad range of Uzbek companies listed on the country’s stock exchange, describing Uzbekistan as an increasingly attractive destination for long-term investment.
The U.S. government has shutdown on Wednesday after congressional Democrats and Republicans hit an impasse over how to continue to fund the federal government.
Laziz Kudratov, Uzbekistan’s Minister of Investments, Industry and Trade, held a meeting with Pedro Vargas, CEO of the Portuguese investment firm Alpac Capital and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Euronews, to explore opportunities for expanding cooperation in the financial sector
Global debt rose by around $7.5 trillion in the first three months of the year to hit a record high of over $324 trillion, data from a banking trade group showed on Tuesday.
Bitcoin has hit a new all-time high, peaking at $109,241 before settling at $108,096.98 (+2.84%), according to Binance data.
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