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Rate Holds Dominate as Major Central Banks Navigate a Fragile Global Economy
Monetary policymakers from the world’s largest economies are opting to play a cautious hand. This week, the US Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan (BoJ), Bank of England (BoE), People’s Bank of China (PBoC), and Sweden’s Riksbank all announced they would
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China Targets America’s Farms as Trump Tariffs Spur Retaliation
The Trump 2.0 administration is taking aim at China in its escalating tariff regime, but Beijing has responded with countermeasures that are hitting America’s agricultural heartland especially hard. After United States policymakers doubled levies on Chinese imports to 20% last
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Asian Development Bank on The Cost of Inaction: How Climate Change Threatens Asia and the Pacific
Without decisive and sustained action, Asia and the Pacific face unprecedented warming, extreme weather, and economic devastation. Rising temperatures, intensifying storms, and severe flooding are just a glimpse of what’s to come if urgent measures are not taken. Climate change
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Natia Turnava’s Appointment as Governor of Georgia’s Central Bank: A Strategic Play for Stability and Investor Confidence
Georgia’s recent appointment of Natia Turnava as Governor of the National Bank of Georgia (NBG) signals a clear commitment to policy continuity and financial stability. A seasoned economist with extensive experience in both government and the private sector, Turnava steps
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Nissan’s Decline: A Story of Missed Opportunities and Mounting Challenges
Once a titan of the automotive industry, Nissan now grapples with a series of setbacks threatening its long-term viability. From falling sales and a damaged brand image to an outdated product lineup and tensions within the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, the road
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Global Banks’ Retreat from China: What Went Wrong?
Not so long ago, China was hailed as the next big frontier for Wall Street. The nation’s financial markets, once considered relatively untapped, were said to be worth a staggering US$67 trillion, drawing interest from global banks eager to capture
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The Restaurant Industry: A Recipe for Disaster or Resilience?
The High-Stakes Business of Running a Restaurant The dream of opening a restaurant is one shared by many, but the reality is far less romantic. The industry is known for its high failure rate, with nearly 60% of new restaurants
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Could Elon Musk Revolutionise Social Media by Acquiring TikTok?
The U.S. operations of TikTok face an uncertain future as the Supreme Court prepares to rule on a potential ban by 19 January. The decision could force ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, to divest its U.S. business. Amid this tumult,
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Asian Development Bank – Freezing the Impact: Tackling Glacial Melt with Resilient Solutions
Glacial melting threatens regional water security, ecosystems, and economies. Countries must prioritise low-carbon, climate-resilient development through sustainable solutions such as nature-based systems, renewable energy, and diversified financing to manage risks and sustain development. Glaciers are essential to the climate, ecological
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Technology Giants and the Emerging Disruptors: Asia Pacific’s Powerhouse
The region is now regarded as the global epicentre of innovation. The Asia Pacific region, home to both established tech giants and a new insurge of start-ups, is experiencing a technological revolution that is changing sectors, transforming cultures, and driving
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