Beijing Reasserts Grip on Hong Kong Security After Jimmy Lai Jailing
Background
China has issued a new policy white paper reaffirming its authority over national security in Hong Kong, a move that closely followed the sentencing...
Fitch Says Poland Risks Rating Downgrade Without Debt Stabilization
Poland's public finances will be closely monitored as it approaches its next election scheduled for late-2027. According to a Fitch Ratings analyst, debt levels...
Saudi Wealth Fund to Unveil Revised Strategy
Saudi Arabia's $925 billion Public Investment Fund (PIF) is set to unveil a new five-year strategy this week, marking a significant change in Crown...
Forget Mars for Now: SpaceX’s New Goal is a City on the Moon
Elon Musk announced that SpaceX is now focused on creating a "self growing city" on the moon, aiming to achieve this goal in less...
Germany’s PNE Loses Key Vietnam Wind Project
Vietnam's government has chosen Vingroup's new subsidiary, VinEnergo, to develop the first phase of a significant wind power project, surprising the German renewable company...
From Recipient to Seller: Ukraine Opens Arms Exports to Fund Its War
Ukraine is set to start exporting its domestically produced weapons, as announced by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. This move aims to help the country earn...
Iran Ties Uranium Dilution to End of Sanctions
Iran's atomic chief indicated that the country might dilute its highly enriched uranium if all financial sanctions are lifted. This statement came after U....
As Dollar Retreats, ECB Urges Europe to Prepare Euro for Global Spotlight
Europe needs to strengthen its financial architecture and be ready to play a larger role in global markets as the U.S. dollar retreats, European...
Russia Sees No “Bright Future” for U.S. Economic Ties, Eyes BRICS Alternatives
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday that while Moscow remains open to cooperation with the United States, he sees little prospect for...
Japan’s Takaichi Sweeps Election, but Markets Remain the Real Check
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured the largest postwar landslide in the country’s history, giving her a clear mandate to push through her economic...