Why is Trump threatening to regain control of the Panama Canal?
US President-elect Donald Trump has demanded that Panama reduce its canal fees for American ships or face calls to return the Panama Canal to US control. Addressing a crowd of…
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Malaysia’s 1MDB files $1B lawsuit against Amicorp Group over alleged fraud
In a fresh twist to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal, the Malaysian state fund has launched a $1 billion legal claim against Amicorp Group and its CEO, Toine Knipping.…
US inflation cools in November, offering relief amidst Fed concerns
The latest economic data reveals a welcome moderation in inflation, as the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index rose by a less-than-expected 0.1% in November. This figure, a notable decrease…
LATAM crypto update: El Salvador boosts Bitcoin buying amid IMF warning, MetaMask launches crypto debit card
This week, the LATAM cryptocurrency landscape demonstrated its dynamic nature once more. El Salvador has decided to continue with its Bitcoin purchases, despite the IMF’s warnings, while MetaMask innovates by…
These 2 stocks are positioned to outperform in January
Thwarted expectations of up to 4 rate cuts in 2025 have sent US stocks tumbling down in recent days. But investors could improve their chances of winning outsized returns in…
Southeast Asia lags behind in AI funding despite $60 billion global boom
Southeast Asia, a region of over 675 million people, is emerging as a focal point for global investment in cloud services and data centres, with tech giants like Nvidia and…
The email that wasn’t: Lessons from YesMadam’s controversial corporate wellness campaign
An internal email sent by the HR manager of an Indian startup, YesMadam, surfaced on LinkedIn, sparking widespread outrage over its content, which suggested that employees experiencing workplace stress had…
Asia-Pacific markets retreat as traders digest China data, await central bank decisions
Asia-Pacific markets slipped on Monday, reversing earlier gains as investors weighed key economic data from China and anticipated major central bank decisions, including those from the Bank of Japan (BOJ)…
US fraud case against Gautam Adani: Will the Indian billionaire face extradition for trial?
The US fraud case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has sparked significant legal debate, as prosecutors in Brooklyn aim to build a strong case using documents that may reveal extensive…
US market outlook for 2025: can the bull run last?
Few could have predicted the remarkable market performance in 2024. Starting the year with low equity valuations, recessionary warnings, and cautious investor sentiment, the stage seemed set for challenges. Yet,…