From UAE passenger rail and Saudi market reforms to Dubai property trends and GCC shifts, here are 10 essential stories this week ... ( read original story ...)
Demographics, financial inclusion, AI potential creating ‘unprecedented growth tailwind’ for India: Shaktikanta Das
"India’s stance in the changing world order is clear. India stands for a cooperative and rule-based global system; but at the same time, we are proactively forging partnerships and strategies to ...
China extends lead as world’s largest EV market in 2025
China kept its lead as the world’s biggest electric vehicle market in 2025, and local companies grabbed even more space from foreign carmakers. The country sold almost 13 million electric cars and ...
China, Russia and Iran join South Africa for naval drills as tensions run high
Chinese, Russian and Iranian warships have launched a week of naval drills with host South African off the coast of Cape Town as geopolitical tensions run high over the United States’ intervention in ...
Taiwan 2025 exports hit record on strong AI demand
Taiwan's exports closed the year with a record annual total of $640.75 billion, as the island rides a wave of high demand for its chips and technology related to artificial intelligence (AI). Although ...
Billionaire Israel Englander Sells Palantir Stock and Buys an AI Stock Up 27,300% Since Its IPO
Israel Englander, a highly successful hedge fund manager, sold Palantir and bought Tesla in the third quarter.
Trump Is Making a Power Play in Latin America. China Is Already There.
China built a dominant strategic position in the region as the leading lender and trading partner. It is watching President Trump’s next moves closely.
Key Cyprus property tax reforms 2026
Cyprus introduced major property tax reforms on 1st January 2026, including stamp duty abolition and increased Capital Gain Tax allowances. ( read original story ...)
India reacts to US bill proposing 500% tariffs on Russian oil purchase: ‘Our position on energy …’
"We are aware of the proposed bill. We are closely following the developments. Our position on energy sources are well-known ... have to consider global dynamics," Jaiswal told reporters.
Navigating Trends in China’s Data Compliance Regime
China data compliance trends highlight stricter audits, cross-border rules, and enforcement—what foreign firms must know now.