Socioeconomic Tensions Prediction for South Africa

South Africa’s low economic growth and rising debt burden could see socioeconomic tension intensify and impede…

Factory Output Slows in China

China’s factories slowed their output growth in April and retail sales significantly missed expectations as officials…

Launch of Hong Kong IPO by JD Logistics

JD Logistics will price its shares between HK$39.36 (about US$5) and HK$43.36 each as the company…

Thailand GDP Contracts

Thailand’s economy shrank in the first quarter from a year earlier as coronavirus outbreaks hurt consumption…

Singapore’s Exports Continue to Grow

Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (NODX) rose at a slower pace of 6 per cent in April,…

Axa Hit by Cyberattack in Asia

Axa has been hit by a ransomware attack affecting operations in several Asian countries. Asia Assistance…

Return of In-Person Mega-Events Comes with Hybrid Opportunities

Dubai will be hosting its first major in-person exhibition of the year – the Arabian Travel…

Etisalat Group Completes Bond Issuance worth EUR1bn

Etisalat Group, has announced the successful completion of a bond issuance worth EUR1bn to refinance the…

Iran is Preparing to Ramp Up Global Oil Sales

State-controlled National Iranian Oil Co. has been priming oil fields – and customer relationships – so…

Aldar to Focus more on Egypt Real Estate

Abu Dhabi-based Aldar Properties is halfway through its due diligence process on an offer to buy…