One company is riding triple-digit growth but faces customer concentration risk; the other dominates with 45% net margins yet carries geopolitical exposure.
UAE pledges $46 billion to Germany in AI data center push
The package includes roughly 1 gigawatt of new data center capacity and comes on top of the UAE’s existing €34 billion already invested in Germany …
Oil prices dive on signs of Hormuz diplomacy while Saudi Arabia is left hanging in fight against an Iranian ally threatening crude’s other chokepoint
Foreign ministers from the Gulf Cooperation Council—which is comprised of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman—will meet their Iranian counterpart on Monday.
UAE and Timor-Leste deepen digital cooperation and food security ties
UAE Minister of State Noura Al Kaabi visited Timor-Leste to advance UAE Timor-Leste digital cooperation across government services, food security, water management and investment, the UAE Ministry of …
Philippine alternative lending market value to hit $2.34b in 2029
The market reported a CAGR of 14.1% between 2020 to 2025. The Philippines’ alternative lending market recorded a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.1% between 2020 to 2025, according to data …
Migrating abroad soon? Do these 5 financial steps before leaving the Philippines
Metrobank emphasizes that for Filipinos permanently settling abroad, retirement planning should begin as soon as you become financially stable. While migration may bring better career opportunities …
North Korea’s smartphone payments reveal convenience and control
Smartphone e-payment is booming across North Korea, offering convenience while giving authorities new tools to track spending.
China Could Absolutely Cripple Anthropic And OpenAI IPOs
Anthropic and OpenAI are racing toward blockbuster IPOs with trillion-dollar valuations, but a rival they cannot sue, regulate, or outspend may already be eroding the foundation those numbers rest on.
Nepal PM to raise Bhotekoshi flood losses at UNGA climate debate
Prime Minister Balendra Shah will use his UN General Assembly address to spotlight Nepal’s climate disasters after the Bhotekoshi flash floods. He will seek climate justice, compensation and …
China injects $54 billion into state financial institutions, extending capital lifeline to insurers for first time
China is injecting 360 billion yuan ($54 billion) into state financial institutions, extending capital support to five major insurers for the …