South Korea’s public sector debt surpassed the 1,700 trillion-won (US$1.16 trillion) mark for the first time in 2024 largely due to an increase in treasury bonds and loans among non-financial …
South Korea plans to relax rules on banking and commerce to spur investment
South Korea plans to relax rules on the separation of banking and commerce in a bid to spur investment, Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said on Thursday, even as civic groups raise concerns that the …
Trump says Nvidia can sell H200 chips to China, but nothing is guaranteed
On Monday, President Trump announced via Truth Soc ial that he will approve the sale of Nvidia’s ( NVDA) H200 chips to certain companies in China and other countries. The move is a positive for Nvidia …
Asia’s inexpensive AI stocks should worry American investors
If there is an AI bust, Asian stocks will not avoid the thumping. Yet their relative cheapness might provide some comfort to investors. In the case of a reversion to more normal valuations, Japan, …
Qatar: A New World Capital For Wealth?
In late October, Sheikh Bandar Al-Thani, governor of the Central Bank of Qatar and Chairman of the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the nation’s sovereign wealth fund, met in New York with Larry Fink …
Qatar: A New World Capital For Wealth?
In late October, Sheikh Bandar Al-Thani, governor of the Central Bank of Qatar and Chairman of the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the nation’s sovereign wealth fund, met in New York with Larry Fink …
Qatar: LNG Riches Fuel Wider Expansion
In May, Qatar Airways announced a record 28% year-over-year (YoY) increase in profits to $2.15 billion. The following month, the national carrier raised a $1.2 billion loan facility from a consortium …
Tajikistan Proposes Up to 8 Years in Prison for Bitcoin Mining With Stolen Electricity
Tajikistan’s parliament has approved harsh new penalties, including up to eight years in prison for Bitcoin miners caught using stolen electricity.
Marina Bay Sands Outperformance and Macao Ties Might Change The Case For Investing In Las Vegas Sands (LVS)
Las Vegas Sands recently reported third-quarter 2025 results that exceeded analyst expectations, with revenue and adjusted earnings per share rising sharply year over year, helped by very strong …
Hong Kong’s IPO juggernaut projected to raise up to US$45 billion in 2026: KPMG
It will be a pivotal year for hi-tech listings, which will help cement Hong Kong’s place at the top of global markets, auditing firm says.