China’s industrial profits surge by 18.2% in first 4 months of 2026, driven by high-tech sectors.
China’s industrial profits grew by 18.2 percent in the first four months of 2026, boosted by robust growth in the high-tech sectors, […]
India-Australia- Japan-US QUAD to build a port in Fiji, unveil pact on critical minerals
The foreign ministers of the Quad grouping (India, the United States, Japan and Australia) on Tuesday unveiled a broad set of initiatives […]
Investments by financial firms, pensions in overseas private debt funds near 56 trillion won.
Korean financial companies and pension funds’ investments in overseas private debt funds totaled nearly 56 trillion won ($37.2 billion) this year, data […]
The IMF warned of possible damage to the EU economy due to the growth of public debt.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned the European Union (EU) that an increase in public debt in European countries could negatively […]
Honda, Ford, and Toyota Raise Alarm on China’s Vehicle Production Potential: “We Will Not Survive”
Several automakers including Ford, Toyota, and Honda have warned against China’s vehicle production capabilities, suggesting that its automakers alone can cater to […]
Africa’s top bauxite hub attracts $1 billion alumina plant from China’s largest state-owned producer.
The Beijing-based company said it will establish a new entity to develop a 1.2 million-ton-per-year alumina plant in Guinea, deepening China’s growing […]
Despite growing calls for economic sovereignty, West Africa’s $67 billion reserves still heavily reliant on European banks, gold hubs.
West Africa’s foreign reserves, valued at about $67 billion and managed by the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO), remain largely […]
Africa’s top bauxite hub attracts $1 billion alumina plant from China’s largest state-owned producer.
The Beijing-based company said it will establish a new entity to develop a 1.2 million-ton-per-year alumina plant in Guinea, deepening China’s growing […]
Oil near US$100 seen as base case over next 12 months on Iran war.
Oil market participants are increasingly pricing crude to be capped near US$100 (RM396.50) a barrel over the next year, as demand is forced […]
Japan’s stronger-than-expected exports support a June BoJ hike.
Japan is displaying some resilience despite energy shocks. Its trade balance remained in the surplus zone, driven by stronger-than-expected exports. Machinery orders […]
World Bank targets $23bn private capital push as Africa races to create jobs for booming youth population.
The multibillion-dollar initiative, announced on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, will be driven through the bank’s newly consolidated Guarantee Platform, a financial risk-sharing […]
Zimbabwe eyes $21 billion mineral export boom as mining firms prepare massive hiring drive.
The expansion, which industry experts say could reshape Zimbabwe’s labour market and export economy, comes as global demand for strategic minerals used […]