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South Korea’s tax reform triggers investor concerns

What was once a buoyant rally under President Lee Jae Myung’s pledge to lift the Kospi to 5,000 points is now shadowed by concerns over the economic implications of sweeping tax changes.

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COMMENT: Why Taiwan’s president must find the courage to declare Taiwan’s independence

Lai leads a democratic society. Polling by the Taiwan Public Opinion Foundation in July 2025 shows that 77% of Taiwanese identify as “Taiwanese” rather than “Chinese”.

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Kazakhstan’s tenge depreciation roulette: seasonal, speculative or fundamental?

Currency has suffered a run of new lows. Analysts are divided on why and where it will stabilise.

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Trump to host leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia as they close in on strategic transit deal

Landmark summit is expected to yield a joint peace framework and the launch of a major US-led infrastructure project across the South Caucasus.

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Russia could face recession in 2026, major think tank warns

Russia’s economy could enter recession as early as 2026, even if the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) continues monetary policy easing, with key forward indicators nearing critical levels.

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A year on from Sheikh Hasina’s flight into exile, Bangladesh waits for stability

A year and a day after Sheikh Hasina’s dramatic departure, Bangladesh remains – still - in the throes of a fraught transition. The interim government, though promising, is yet to deliver meaningful reform.

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Ghanaian ministers of defence, environment die in helicopter crash along with six others

Ghana's ministers of defence and environment died in a military helicopter crash on August 6, along with six other people, as they travelled to an event related to the ongoing battle against widespread illegal gold mining.

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UN accused of enabling Hamas through Gaza aid mismanagement

There are also persistent claims that Hamas is systematically looting the aid that does make it into Gaza. Military officials estimate 80% of all assistance is intercepted either by Hamas members, its affiliates or civilians acting under its control.

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Thousands protest in Kosovo against The Hague-based war crimes court

Slovenia bans imports from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories

Lithuania faces government reshuffle as ruling Social Democrats tap Ruginiene for PM

Thousands protest in Kosovo against The Hague-based war crimes court

Protest reflects rising frustration among segments of Kosovo society over the perception that the Specialist Chambers is biased and lacks legitimacy.

Slovenia bans imports from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories

Ban needed in response to humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, says Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon, one of the most vocal EU critics of Israel’s actions in Palestine.

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Syria’s new authorities have dismantled a so-called Islamic State and al-Sham (ISIS) terrorist cell in the Harem area of Idlib province, arresting several militants.

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with United States Special Envoy Steve Witkoff for three hours on August 6 for “constructive talks”, just two days before a deadline set by former President Donald Trump for a ceasefire deal.

Nawrocki, a historian backed by the right-wing Law and Justice party and a newbie in top politics, used his inaugural address to deliver a scathing critique of the government.

Autonomous region's response to sentencing sets up new standoff with central government in Chisinau.

With an average daily spend of just $15.97, including accommodation, food and transport, Laos has emerged as a firm favourite among cost-conscious travellers seeking authentic experiences without breaking the bank.

Tech

Company to accelerate development of proprietary fintech, broaden product suite.

St Petersburg deploys AI to catch illegal street vendors with $600 fines. Mobile systems on patrol cars automatically detect unauthorised trading posts, with neural networks monitoring compliance.

New robots operate using advanced technologies with 20 sensors and six cameras to ensure safe and accurate navigation, equipped with GPS technology and cooling systems designed for Saudi Arabia's climate conditions.

One notable project is the UTI high-tech factory, which broke ground in May. Covering four hectares, the facility focuses on the production of electronic components and represents an investment of approximately $20mn.

Startup training, mentorship and networking to help turn early-stage ideas into viable, investor-ready ventures.

Opinion

US President Donald Trump moved two nuclear submarines to an “appropriate place” as part of his tough man showdown with Russian President Vladimir Putin that comes to a head this week when the 10-day deadline expires.

Russia’s ability to withstand Western sanctions is showing signs of strain as fiscal and external buffers erode, according to senior economists at the Institute of International Finance.

China’s widening trade surplus with emerging markets has become a defining feature of global commerce in 2025, driven by slowing demand in the West, persistent industrial overcapacity, and attempts to circumvent US tariffs.

Bilateral trade between China and Russia declined in the first half of 2025, but the downturn masks a deeper entrenchment of economic ties that continue to sustain Moscow’s war effort in Ukraine.

There are some annual rituals in Russia about which people have a very strong conviction. One of these is to prepare for something of significance, almost always bad, to occur in the month of August.

Data

Regulator expects inflation to oscillate above 2% for the remainder of the year.

Local analysts do not expect a significant revival in the country’s industrial production as international trade is projected to remain unstable in the second half of 2025.

Analysts forecast no change to policy rate at August 8 rate-setting meeting given inflation pressures from recent fiscal adjustments.

Slowdown follows a sharp expansion in 2024 and comes ahead of fiscal and budgetary reforms expected to weigh on household consumption.

Hanoi continues to solidify its position as the driving force of Vietnam’s economy, recording robust growth in the first seven months of 2025, despite ongoing global uncertainties.

Features

Turkmen women today are worse off than their grandmothers.

China is increasingly engaging with Israel, especially in areas such as science, high technology, and innovation. Bilateral trade between the two nations reached $16.27bn in 2024, with Israeli exports exceeding Chinese imports for the first time.

Beijing’s growing arsenal of missile‑based strike systems, amphibious deployment platforms, high‑end air power and laser/cyber capabilities reflects a sustained campaign to squeeze Taiwan’s defensive window.

In July Rosstat declared it will withhold data on monthly retail, wholesale trade, income, and salary data from its June release. Analysts say the reason is those numbers paint an increasingly bleak picture.

Under President Donald Trump’s second term his administration has taken a much more hawkish stance that Indian purchases enable Russia to weather sanctions and indirectly fund its war effort

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Iran is fast running out of friends as a new Trump-rebranded plan looks to finally cut across Armenia's southern border with the Islamic Republic.

According to the US State Department Iran remains a state sponsor of terrorism, facilitating a wide range of terrorist and militant groups across the Middle East

Will it be the Fed governor or the US president who’s remembered as the “stubborn MORON”?

Chobani brand that conquered US is not even sold in Turkey. Deal seems to stem from a friendship.

The current flare-up between Thailand and Cambodia feels different from previous disputes. What initially appeared to be a limited skirmish over disputed borderland and nationalist rhetoric now carries the faint, unmistakable whiff of escalation.

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Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) has halted operations at unit 4 of the Kori nuclear facility as it awaits a government ruling on extending the service life of reactors past 40 years.

Funds to be directed toward sustainable waste management, wastewater infrastructure improvements and energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings and households.

Coastal tourist hubs suffering daily water cuts amid drought. Locals fume over hotels with full swimming pools and guests taking five showers a day.

Indian rescuers are searching for dozens of people feared trapped after a massive cloudburst triggered heavy rains and flash floods in northern Uttarakhand.

Lake Urmia's water level has hit its lowest measurable point, with officials warning complete drying by summer's end as the crisis deepens.

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