A senior Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas official has refused to hand over Vice President Sara Duterte's tax records to the House justice committee, citing statutory bank secrecy limits. The standoff intensifies the political crisis surrounding her impeachment trial.
Brussels agrees to renew the legal carve-out allowing tech firms to scan private messages for abuse material, a move that intensifies the regulatory pressure on platforms like TikTok.
UN human rights office warns warring factions are systematically taxing the export to fund conflict, raising supply-chain risks for food and pharma sectors.
Nicolai Wammen's overhaul of top law enforcement ranks included a costly exit for former police chief Thorkild Fogde, highlighting the financial weight of the restructuring.
Authorities target automakers and digital platforms in a crackdown on information dissemination, adding regulatory friction for EV leaders in China's key market.
The state-owned miner aims to create structured trading venues in regions where artisanal gold mining is being formalized, a move that could tighten supply chains and improve transparency in the sector.
Escalating military action in the Strait of Hormuz region pushes oil to six-week highs, reviving supply disruption fears despite earlier peace overtures.
Eurostat data shows a 6.1% jump in EU environmental tax collections, with Cyprus contributing €718.7 million. The figures underscore the growing fiscal weight of green levies for small island economies.
The company has repaid $343,829 to the creditor but disputes over $558,000 in additional interest and fees, leaving the restructuring outcome uncertain.
Escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East have pushed oil prices sharply higher, overwhelming positive corporate earnings sentiment and extending losses for Indian market benchmarks.
The massive bust in Paynesville underscores Liberia's role as a transit hub for transnational drug trafficking, with authorities treating the case as a national security priority.
Norway’s state-owned energy giant reports windfall gains driven by the ongoing military campaign in Iran, highlighting the stark financial winners of the geopolitical crisis.
The transaction would nearly double the ride-hailing giant's global footprint, marking a decisive shift in the competitive landscape for food delivery.
The one-notch lift to the country's credit profile follows a recent Barclays upgrade, signaling growing investor confidence in Pakistan's stabilization efforts.
Borrowing costs for UK homeowners are reversing their recent decline, driven by renewed geopolitical risk in the Middle East pushing up the cost of capital for lenders.
President Putin cites domestic demand as the primary driver behind the sluggish expansion, highlighting the fragility of the economy amid ongoing structural headwinds.
Economy Minister Irineu Darău links the finalization of a major financial agreement to the survival of the Black Sea facility, signaling a shift in state strategy after Rheinmetall withdrew from the initial bidding round.
Traders are repricing Federal Reserve policy expectations, pushing yields sharply higher and challenging the bond market's traditional safe-haven status.
The financial services group's valuation milestone follows a record first-half profit before tax of N653.5 billion, signaling sustained investor confidence in Nigeria's banking sector.
Strong top-line growth and improved margins in the first quarter of FY27 have not yet convinced analysts to upgrade the B2B marketplace, which faces a cautious market backdrop.
Moscow rejects claims of military supply to Tehran while calling for an end to the Strait of Hormuz conflict, adding diplomatic noise to ongoing shipping risk.
Brent crude above $95 fuels a second day of heavy selling in India, with media and real estate sectors leading losses while FMCG and auto stocks hold firm.
The micro-lender's strong earnings and improved asset quality failed to stem selling pressure, highlighting persistent risk aversion in the Indian small-cap segment.
Policymakers face a dual challenge as persistent above-target inflation collides with weak domestic growth, complicating the path after four consecutive pauses.
Sustained state support and supply-chain integration have transformed China's electric vehicle sector into a global leader, offering a blueprint for emerging economies.
The personal finance author's latest doomsday forecast arrives alongside fresh warnings from the World Bank and asset managers on sovereign liquidity and equity overvaluation.
Stricter oversight on the new infrastructure credit aims to curb quality failures and protect the lender's investment in the country's transport network.
Risk assets defied headwinds from US futures, with Austrian banks and CSG leading gains while energy and precious metals surged on persistent Strait of Hormuz risk.
The Israeli endpoint security startup achieved unicorn status within a year of founding, highlighting continued investor appetite for cybersecurity despite broader market volatility.
Shorter-dated yields fell at Wednesday's auction, reversing a recent trend of rising borrowing costs despite the Public Debt Management Office successfully placing the entire offering.
The Indian utility giant is increasing its borrowing limit to ₹1 lakh crore, signaling aggressive growth plans following a strong quarterly profit surge.
Market consensus points to a pause in monetary easing on July 24, with fuel costs and sticky inflation expectations limiting the central bank's room to maneuver.
The material handling equipment maker maintained its full-year guidance despite a strong second-quarter result, signaling steady customer demand across key markets.
The Central Bank of Nigeria's decision to maintain its benchmark rate keeps financing costs elevated, intensifying pressure from economists who argue that monetary easing is needed to support economic activity.
The crypto exchange expands its Asia-Pacific footprint with a new regional hub, signaling confidence in Singapore's regulatory framework for digital assets.
The electronics supplier's upbeat outlook reinforces the thesis that artificial intelligence infrastructure spending is broadening beyond chipmakers to component suppliers.
Brent crude surges to a six-week peak as US President Trump threatens military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, compounding existing shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea.
The Indian flexible workspace operator reports a net profit of ₹13.14 crore, reversing a year-ago loss, driven by top-line growth and recent expansion into Southeast Asia.
Escalating tensions in West Asia force major carrier to halt direct service, stranding thousands of passengers and signaling deepening disruption to regional air links.
Sticky price pressures in the southern African economy keep the central bank on the defensive, with transport costs remaining the primary driver of consumer price growth.
Central bank data shows lenders granted relief on 2,321 accounts covering €19.6m in debt, highlighting ongoing household financial pressure in the region.
Domestic unrest and legislative pushback in Tehran complicate the fragile interim agreement with Washington, adding a new layer of uncertainty to Middle East risk premiums.
The lender's total income climbed to ₹1,516 crore, aligning with a broader trend of improving profitability across Indian banks in the first quarter of fiscal 2027.
Andrew Burnes alleges former chairman Don Clarke failed to disclose a 12-month-old offer, intensifying the long-running dispute between the rival travel groups.
The Perth gold miner's payout follows recent capital gains tax reforms, potentially triggering a broader dividend trend among small-cap Australian miners.
The Greek aluminum producer completes a major equity injection to fund its next growth phase, with leadership citing strong shareholder confidence in the company's strategic vision.
Andre Lawrence argues that reinstating tax-free shopping for overseas visitors is a critical lever for supporting British manufacturing and regional employment in the luxury sector.
The food delivery parent posted ₹92 crore in net profit, yet shares retreated on Thursday as investors weighed high fixed costs against rapid order volume expansion.
Rescue operations for 13 workers trapped in a collapsed Sikkim tunnel have been suspended due to hazardous gas levels, following a blast that killed 12 colleagues.
Zimbabwe's tourism ministry urges aggressive marketing of the new Air Zimbabwe service to London, aiming to boost visitor arrivals and sector resilience.
The August 1 event in Scotland brings together top Ghanaian artists, highlighting the growing cultural footprint of West African music in the UK diaspora.
Islamabad's stance adds diplomatic weight to the defense of Bab el-Mandeb, signaling that major maritime nations are preparing to back commercial routes with military capability.
The state-owned refiner's sharp swing to a net loss of ₹3,962 crore in the June quarter underscores persistent margin pressure, contrasting with a ₹3,191 crore profit in the preceding period.
The first phase of a major modernisation programme for the principality's key retail hub begins this summer, aiming to refresh the area ahead of peak tourist season.
Rising adolescent pregnancy rates in Malawi highlight structural gaps in reproductive health access, complicating long-term economic development prospects.
The European aerospace giant is banking on strong passenger and freight demand to drive higher earnings through 2029, alongside the launch of a new aircraft version.
The Indian papermaker's shares locked at a 10-month high after reporting a massive jump in first-quarter net profit, extending a winning streak to three sessions.
The incoming foreign secretary frames his tenure around his family's history, signaling a personal commitment to Israel as London faces domestic pressure over Gaza.
The convergence of average wages between the two entities marks a milestone in Bosnia's fragmented labor market, though purchasing power remains constrained by regional inflation.
Competing military bases in Djibouti highlight the inability of major powers to jointly secure the strait, keeping shipping risk premiums elevated despite shared interests in open trade routes.
Vessels in the Red Sea are executing unusual maneuvers while visible traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped sharply, intensifying supply disruption fears.
Escalating maritime threats at two critical energy chokepoints are driving a fresh risk premium into oil prices, compounding the weekly rally triggered by tanker explosions.
The New York Post claims the US president wants FIFA's Gianni Infantino to lead the United Nations, signaling a deepening political alliance between the two figures.
The sharpest contraction in gasoline consumption since the downturn began suggests the worst of the demand shock may be over, though regional recovery remains uneven.
The tech giant's sharp decline caps a week of heavy losses for Chinese equities, as benchmark indices record their worst weekly performance in over two years.
Regulators set August 1 deadline for rating agencies to align with international standards, aiming to boost transparency in the yuan-denominated debt market.
Rising input costs from global conflicts threaten to keep food prices elevated, complicating the outlook for agricultural commodities and consumer spending.
Surging demand for Brazilian ETFs and equities signals a shift in investor appetite toward Latin America, building on strong corporate buyback activity earlier this year.
Regulatory crackdowns on product adulteration in West Africa add another layer of friction to regional fuel logistics, compounding existing supply constraints.
The move signals Ankara's push to diversify regional energy infrastructure, adding a new variable to eastern Mediterranean gas flows as Cyprus-Israel reserve talks advance.
The acquisition of Festivalvalley Developers Private Limited by Prozone Realty's subsidiary Empire Mall marks a consolidation move in the Indian real estate sector, though the nominal transaction value suggests a strategic restructuring rather than a major capital deployment.
Investors are rotating out of legacy European automakers, with Volkswagen down 19% in a month, signaling deepening concerns over the sector's structural viability amid shifting tech narratives.
Strong Q1 results for the Indian utility coincide with a major funding push, signaling aggressive expansion plans amid a busy earnings season for the Adani group.
The restart ends an eight-day supply pause in Nigeria's fuel market, though the sharp price hike may test demand among marketers who recently suspended purchases.
Supply disruption from a key supplier pushes Romanian pump costs toward 10 lei per liter, echoing broader regional pressure on Central European fuel markets.
Energy prices firm while regional equities hold modest advances, supported by a recovering US market and a yen that hit a 40-year low against the dollar.
The central bank pauses its tightening cycle after a 100bp increase since May, signaling a shift in strategy to support the rupiah amid cooling global inflation pressures.
The court upheld the government's rejection of a 10-year extension for the CB/OS-2 block, citing improper profit deductions. The ruling caps a legal dispute over production terms.
Dissenting voices within the central bank argue the policy rate needs to rise more aggressively to counter currency depreciation, challenging the consensus for a gradual approach.