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Uzbekistan Investment Forum: Economic Momentum Meets Strategic Maturity
Attend enough investment forums and they begin to blend into one another. The Fourth Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF), held this week in the Uzbek capital, followed many of the familiar patterns: efficient organisation, a packed exhibition hall, and a
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Tashkent’s Turning Point: Why the Time is Now for Global Investors in Uzbekistan
As Uzbekistan accelerates its transformation from a closed economy to a liberalised investment destination, the Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) emerges as a defining platform for engagement. The event — available online — is more than a showcase; it is
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La Trobe Financial: Unpacking the Rise of Private Markets and Private Credit
Private markets—particularly private credit—have experienced a marked surge in investor interest in recent years. Though this asset class has existed for centuries, it is now widely regarded as an increasingly attractive solution for those seeking equity-like returns with fixed-income risk.
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From Strength to Strength: Peak Re Expands its Role as a Trusted Reinsurance Partner in Emerging Asia
Mission to Close the Protection Gap Headquartered in Hong Kong, Peak Reinsurance Company Limited (“Peak Re”) continues to solidify its position as a dedicated global reinsurer focused on serving the evolving needs of insurers in Emerging Asia. Offering Property and
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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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