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Spain has forged an alliance with the World Bank, unveiling an ambitious Global Hub designed to untangle fiscal knots by leveraging debt swaps as a conduit for sustainable advancement, the Spanish Ministry of Economy revealed on Tuesday. With affluent nations...

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has implored the world’s economic stewards to embark on swift, concerted endeavors to fortify the global fiscal architecture, rooted steadfastly in fairness, solidarity, and wide-ranging inclusion. Standing before the plenary congregation at the Fourth International Conference...

Emerging RegTech startup Zango AI has announced a successful $4.8 million seed funding round, setting the stage to revolutionize how financial institutions manage compliance. The funding was led by several notable venture firms and industry veterans, signaling growing confidence in...

In a major strategic move, London-based fintech giant Revolut has announced its plan to acquire the Argentine banking unit of BNP Paribas. This marks Revolut’s first direct entry into Argentina’s complex but promising financial market. With this acquisition, Revolut gains...

The global travel and tourism industry is experiencing a robust rebound in 2025, driven by strong post-pandemic demand, easing restrictions, and evolving consumer preferences. This resurgence is fueling growth across airlines, hotels, and related sectors worldwide. According to the World...

The global manufacturing sector is witnessing a surge in automation adoption, driving significant gains in productivity and operational efficiency. However, this technological shift is also fueling concerns about labor displacement and workforce skills requirements. According to the International Federation of...

After several challenging years marked by pandemic disruptions and economic uncertainty, commercial property markets worldwide are showing encouraging signs of recovery in mid-2025. Investors, developers, and tenants alike are cautiously optimistic as demand rebounds and market dynamics stabilize. According to...

Global retail supply chains are undergoing significant adjustments as evolving consumer preferences and technological advancements reshape the industry’s logistics and inventory strategies. Recent studies from RetailLogix show that faster delivery expectations, increased e-commerce penetration, and demand for sustainable products are...

After weeks of volatility driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, oil prices stabilized this week as diplomatic efforts gained traction and production adjustments were announced by key producers. Brent crude settled at $86.50 per barrel on June 23,...

Fintech startups leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are increasingly challenging traditional banking institutions by offering faster, more personalized financial services. This disruption is reshaping the global financial landscape and attracting significant investment. According to Fintech Insights, AI-powered fintech companies raised...

Consumer goods manufacturers worldwide are grappling with shrinking profit margins as persistent inflation drives up input costs, squeezing supply chains and forcing price adjustments. Data from Global Consumer Insights reveals that raw material prices, including plastics, metals, and agricultural commodities,...

The renewable energy storage market is poised for rapid growth over the next decade as countries accelerate their clean energy transitions and seek solutions to balance intermittent power generation. According to the Global Energy Storage Alliance (GESA), the worldwide energy...

Major pharmaceutical companies are intensifying mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in 2025 to bolster their drug development pipelines and respond to mounting competitive and regulatory pressures. According to PharmaM&A Insights, global pharma deal value reached $120 billion in the first...

Leading banks across Asia reported robust second-quarter earnings in 2025, buoyed by rapid growth in digital payment volumes and expanded fintech partnerships that are reshaping traditional banking models. According to the Asian Banking Association, total digital transaction values in key...

Autonomous vehicle (AV) startups worldwide are attracting record levels of funding in 2025, fueled by advancements in regulatory frameworks and growing investor confidence in self-driving technologies. According to the Autonomous Mobility Investment Report, global AV firms raised over $7.8 billion...