14:25

Virtual Currency

The invisible seizure: The quiet rise of state power over the global crypto economy

Global market valuation of virtual currencies has surged to an unprecedented $2.73 trillion, approaching half the value of the world’s gold reserves. Yet for many investors, the promise of decentralisation is overshadowed by a growing concern: digital assets may be seized without prior warning.

15:03

F-35 jets

U.S. ambassador calls on Portugal to purchase F-35 jets and align with leading air forces

The U.S. ambassador to Portugal has urged Lisbon to replace its ageing F-16 fighter jets with Lockheed Martin’s F-35, saying the stealth aircraft would ensure compatibility with Europe’s top-tier air forces.

16:47

India- Brazil

India and Brazil sign mining agreement as Modi aims for $20 billion trade by 2031

India and Brazil signed a mining and minerals cooperation pact on Saturday (21 February), as Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the two countries aim to increase bilateral trade to more than $20 billion within five years.

17:48

View from UK

UK chipmaker Fractile invests £100 million to expand AI chip production in Bristol

British chipmaker Fractile will invest £100 million over the next three years to expand its artificial intelligence hardware operations in the UK, opening a new engineering facility in Bristol as it ramps up production of next-generation AI systems.

09:44

Saudi-Syria relations

Saudi Arabia and Syria sign $5.3bn deals across key sectors

Saudi Arabia and Syria have signed agreements worth about $5.3bn aimed at boosting cooperation across aviation, telecommunications and water infrastructure, marking one of the largest economic initiatives since Syria’s leadership change.

13:57

Azerbaijan - Italy ties

Italian investment in Azerbaijan reaches $805m

Investment from Italy in Azerbaijan has reached $805m, Azerbaijan’s Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov said as he met his counterparts in Baku.

10:58

Trump's speech

U.S. President Donald Trump boasts success in national address

U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a wide-ranging address from the White House in which he sought to highlight what he described as his administration’s achievements while laying the groundwork for his plans for the year ahead and beyond, on Wednesday (18 December).

06:00

Dell donation

Dell family donating $6 billion to 'Trump accounts' of 25 million U.S. children

Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell and his wife Susan Dell announced on Tuesday that they will donate $6.25 billion to the investment accounts of 25 million U.S. children aged 10 and under.

08:00

U.S.-Saudi Arabia

Key points: Trump’s White House meeting with the Saudi crown prince

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday, focusing on arms deals, nuclear cooperation, while downplaying questions about the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

22:45

Uzbekistan

American-Uzbek business and investment council established to strengthen economic cooperation with the U.S.

Uzbekistan has established the American-Uzbek Business and Investment Council to enhance trade, industrial cooperation, and investment between the two countries.

02:30

Apple China

Apple pledges to boost investment in China amid U.S. tensions

Apple has pledged to increase its investment in China despite ongoing tensions between Washington and Beijing, CEO Tim Cook said during a meeting with China’s industry minister.

21:52

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan steps onto the global investment stage

When President Ilham Aliyev traveled to New York in September 2025 for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, his schedule extended beyond diplomacy.

08:35

GOOGLE INVESTMENT

Google sets out $6.8 billion UK investment ahead of Trump's state visit

Google said on Tuesday it would make £5 billion pounds ($6.80 billion) in new investments into Britain ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's state visit to the country, which is expected to feature a flurry of business deals and partnerships.

12:15

Kazakhstan-China

Kazakhstan signs 70 agreements with China worth $15 billion

Kazakhstan and China have recently signed more than 70 agreements and contracts worth over $15 billion during the 8th meeting of the Kazakhstan–China Business Council held in Beijing. The event brought together President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and China’s First Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang.

02:00

India and China

India and China agree to resume flights and trade

India and China announced on Tuesday plans to resume direct flights and enhance trade and investment as they cautiously rebuild ties following their 2020 border clash, though key border issues remain unresolved.

07:50

Apple

Apple pledges $100 billion more for U.S. investment amid tariff pressure

Apple has pledged an additional $100 billion investment in the U.S., bringing its total commitment to $600 billion over four years, in a move seen as easing tensions with President Donald Trump over potential iPhone tariffs.

20:30

Syria

Syria signs $14 billion in new investment deals to rebuild economy

Syria on Wednesday finalised 12 major investment agreements totalling $14 billion, part of an ongoing effort to repair its economy and infrastructure after more than a decade of civil conflict.

13:56

UZBEKISTAN

Alpac Capital explores investment opportunities in Uzbekistan

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

15:58

Saudi Arabia - Syria

Saudi Arabia announces $6.4 billion in Syria investments

Saudi Arabia announced $6.4 billion of investments in Syria on Thursday, reflecting the kingdom's deepening ties with interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa's government as it seeks to rebuild Syria after a 14-year civil war.

00:30

Syria and Saudi Arabia

Syria announces first-ever investment forum with Saudi Arabia

Syria officially announced the launch of its first-ever investment forum with Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, marking a milestone in bilateral relations and Syria’s efforts to revitalize its economy under the new transitional government.

09:31

United States and Japan

U.S. and Japan strike $550 billion trade deal, slashing auto tariffs ahead of August deadline

The United States and Japan reached a major trade deal to cut auto tariffs to 15% and unlock $550 billion in Japanese investment, averting new levies ahead of the 1 August deadline set by President Donald Trump

17:23

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan to invest $3 billion in new industrial projects

Kazakhstan is set to launch a large-scale industrial expansion in 2025, with the government committing $3 billion to implement 190 new projects nationwide. These initiatives are expected to create around 23 000 permanent jobs and boost long-term economic development.

02:30

U.S. energy investments

Trump unveils $92 billion in energy and tech investments in Pennsylvania

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced $92 billion in new investments in energy and technology projects in Pennsylvania during the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit at Carnegie Mellon University on Tuesday.

15:30

UK and Japan

UK and Japan sign investment partnership to drive economic growth

The UK and Japan have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) aimed at enabling increased UK investment into Japan, further strengthening the economic ties between the two nations.