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Trump's return pushes Iran to war or deal
As Donald Trump gets settled in the White House, Iran finds itself at a critical juncture, facing both economic pressures and economic challenges.
INTERVIEW: Lee Chun-Li – Taiwan Energy Administration
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs Energy Administration Deputy Director General sits down to talk power generation, renewable energy goals and if nuclear power has a future in Taiwan
Mongolia on a soft power jolt to develop tourism, cultural exports take to stages worldwide
From horsehead fiddles at Sydney Opera House to hard rock at Glastonbury, a Davos pop-up and Broadway, you can’t miss the invitation.
Russian FDI down to 15-year low as Russia faces "the wrong kind of growth"
Foreign direct investment in Russia has fallen to its lowest level in 15 years, with the total volume decreasing to $235bn by October 2024, according to data from the Central Bank of Russia, Ukrainska Pravda reported on February 8.
Poland plans to spin-off state-owned coal assets as energy transformation plans slowly gather momentum
Poland's Ministry of State Assets will present a comprehensive plan for the spin-off of coal assets from state-owned power companies to Parliament on February 13, as the government's energy transformationd plans gather pace.
Europe's economic woes made worse by looming trade war with US, says Goldman Sachs
Cyclical industries across Europe are in danger from the economic slowdown sweeping Europe, Goldman Sachs warned in a note on February 4. They were already reeling from years of a polycrisis, but now President Trump is threatening a trade war.
PANNIER: Prince Karim Aga Khan IV obituary
Spiritual leader who mingled with heads of state and royalty leaves behind tremendous amount of grassroots work that will benefit Ismaili Muslim communities for generations to come.
Bank deposits are back as Russians' favourite investment in 2024
Depositing money in high-yielding bank deposits is back as Russians' favourite store of wealth to protect their life savings against the ravages of high inflation rates. Total deposits were up by 70% in in 2024.
Lebanon's financial crisis drives citizens toward cryptocurrency
Lebanon's crumbling pound and bank failures push worried citizens to embrace Bitcoin as a safe haven.
DeepSeek: The Chinese AI start-up worrying governments around the world
What is DeepSeek afraid of in being asked questions about Taiwan and Tiananmen Square?
Turkey’s earthquake disaster two years on – families still searching for lost children, 650,000 living in container cities
For so many survivors, it is proving impossible to move on and find closure.
North Macedonia faces economic strain as European carmakers restructure
The European automotive sector has been grappling with declining sales and growing competition from China, leading to significant restructuring efforts.
Toyota to open fully-owned EV plant in Shanghai, increase operations in the US
Toyota to establish a wholly-owned EV and battery facility in Shanghai, expand US operations
INTERVIEW: Ukraine's leading logistics company has big plans for its international expansion
Nova Poshta is Ukraine's leading private postal and courier company, and since it was established in 2001 by entrepreneurs Vyacheslav Klymov and Volodymyr Popereshnyuk it has grown by leaps and bounds.
“Unchained” Trump is main risk to broadly positive Emerging Europe growth prospects
Steep US tariffs on the EU or a sudden cut in support for Ukraine are the major downside risks for the region, says new wiiw report.
Can Eritrea’s mining sector flourish under autocratic rule?
Eritrea – known as Africa's North Korea – is attracting considerable Chinese interest in its vast mineral resources despite the regime's autocratic nature.
Europe's gas crisis is back with a vengeance
A year ago, many market watchers were warning that it was premature to say Europe’s gas crisis was over. Now it seems it is back with a vengeance.
Georgian wine renaissance defies political turmoil
Georgia’s centuries-old winemaking heritage positions it to cater to growing international demand for premium products.
COMMENT: Everyone wants a piece of the post-war Syria pie
Syria’s rapid political shift and bold economic reforms are drawing global investors and diplomats to Damascus. Can the new leadership turn post-conflict ambition into lasting stability?
EU sanctions envoy takes on delicate “compliance” issues on visit to Kazakhstan
Given Russian-Kazakh economic integration, Europe cannot hope to stop every illicit shipment from the Central Asian country to Moscow’s war economy, but there are some notable successes.