Venezuela’s 303bn barrels overshadow Africa’s nine largest oil‑reserve holders.
By comparison, Africa’s top nine oil reserve holders together account for just 113 billion barrels, less than half of Venezuela’s total. This dramatic gap highlights […]
AI Set to Drive 50% Rise in Copper Demand by 2040.
Artificial intelligence could boost global copper demand by as much as 50% in the years to 2040, which will cause a supply […]
Chevron and Quantum Prepare $22 Billion Bid for Lukoil Assets.
Chevron and Quantum Energy Partners have teamed up on a joint bid for the international assets of Russian oil major Lukoil, estimated […]
Russia-China 2025 Bilateral Trade To Exceed US$220 Billion
Bilateral trade between Russia and China is expected to reach slightly above US$220 billion by the end of 2025, despite the market-driven […]
Sovereign Funds Push Into Tech as Assets Swell to $15 Trillion.
Sovereign wealth funds globally amassed a record $15 trillion in assets under management in a year when many deepened their technology investments […]
ADQ closes $5 billion financing deal with Asian financial institutions.
ADQ announced today the successful closing of its debut five-year, $5 billion syndicated term financing deal in the Greater China region. Due […]
Gold and silver hit records as investors hunt for safety
The gold price has hit another record high, trading above $4,400 (£3,275) an ounce for the first time. The price of the […]
The Archipelago’s New Oil: How Rare Earths Could Redefine Indonesia’s Role in Global Power
Rare earth elements (REEs) are fast emerging as one of the world’s most strategic commodities. REEs are a group of 17 chemically […]
ByteDance’s Financial Boom Continues Despite U.S Challenges.
The future of TikTok is a topic of heated debate among lawmakers, while users fight over the platform’s algorithms, and the owner, […]
Uzbekistan and Japan announce new cooperation projects worth over €11 billion.
Uzbekistan and Japan have agreed on a new portfolio of cooperation projects worth more than $12 billion (€11 billion), following talks in […]
CNOOC Brings New Xijiang Offshore Project Online in South China Sea.
CNOOC Limited has commenced production from the Xijiang Oilfields 24 Block Development Project, a shallow-water offshore oil development located in the Pearl […]
Japan Eyes $7 Trillion Household Savings Pile for Fresh Bond Demand.
Japan is looking to the country’s $7 trillion household savings hoard to support bond demand with plans to launch new products and […]