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Trump travel ban adds to Caribbean woes
Washington’s move expanding travel restrictions to include two small Caribbean nations is raising fears of economic disruption in a region where mobility to the United States underpins tourism, education, healthcare […]
Pricey beans brew consumer shift
Global coffee prices rose to record highs this year, sending the cost of cappuccinos and lattes soaring. But a caffeine habit is hard to kick. Read full story Date: 27 […]
Guiding rural Thais to prosperity
Imagine a lively store that incorporates elements like handicraft, snack vendors, Thai music and coffee tastings, which engage all five senses and create a lively, market-like atmosphere. Read full story […]
Indonesia treads with care
Indonesia’s stock market heads into 2026 with a cautious tone, as investors await clearer signals on macroeconomic data, corporate earnings, and government policies. Read full story Date: 27 December, 2025 […]
Philippine stocks set for recovery
After a bruising period marked by slower growth and shaken confidence, the Philippines’ stock market enters 2026 with attention shifting from damage control to potential repair. Read full story Date: […]
Venezuelans held in Salvadoran prison look to challenge deportation in US court
Dec 26 (Reuters) – A group of ‌Venezuelans who were sent to a maximum-security El Salvador prison from ‌the U.S. and then returned to Venezuela called on Friday for ‌the […]
Asia rides the dollar dip
Asia is back on top. The region’s stock markets have beaten the United States and Europe this year, credit markets are strong, currencies are strengthening, and investors expect the momentum […]
EM optimism after stellar year
Emerging markets (EMs) are poised to start 2026 as a favoured trade on Wall Street, with money managers betting a multi-year cycle of investment inflows is underway. Read full story […]
Zelenskiy says Russia using Belarus territory to circumvent Ukrainian defences
Dec 26 (Reuters) – President Volodymyr Zelenskiy ‌said on Friday that Russia was using ordinary apartment blocks on the ‌territory of its ally Belarus to attack Ukrainian targets and circumvent […]
Riyadh hosts Saudi-Chinese festival as cultural year draws to a close
RIYADAH, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) — A Saudi-Chinese cultural festival opened this week in Riyadh, capping a year-long initiative aimed at strengthening ties between the two countries through art, technology, and […]