U.S. stocks lag behind global markets, signaling a potential long-term shift as investors explore international equities for growth, diversification, and new opportunities.
Etsy agreed to sell Depop to eBay for about $1.2 billion, sparking a 14 % rise in Etsy stock as the companies realign strategy and focus on core marketplaces.
SIA, Keppel, and ST Engineering have all surged in stock value recently, but investors are left to wonder: which of these blue-chip stocks still offers potential for growth after the rally?
Singapore’s changes to the COE system aim to accelerate EV adoption by reducing premiums for electric vehicles. However, challenges like cost, infrastructure, and societal acceptance remain, shaping the future.
Batam seeks to boost its digital economy with new data centers and IT training programs but faces a persistent talent gap that threatens to slow its progress in becoming a key player in Southeast Asia’s tech future.
The $15.1 billion budget surplus prompts reflection on the cyclical nature of economies, with economists advising caution about long-term stability and emphasizing the importance of smart fiscal planning.
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Japan plans new multi-billion dollar investments in the U.S., expanding cooperation in manufacturing, technology and energy as economic ties deepen.
The 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland reshapes Toyota’s EV lineup with a longer, wagon-like profile, emphasizing space, balance, and quiet versatility over bulky SUV styling.
Vietnam has granted SpaceX a license to provide satellite internet services, clearing the way for Starlink’s entry into the country’s expanding digital infrastructure market.
Steady Energy begins construction of a full-scale, non-nuclear pilot of its LDR-50 small modular reactor for district heating at Helsinki’s former Salmisaari B coal plant.
B.C.’s fiscal outlook projects growth in natural gas revenues while forestry faces ongoing challenges, as the province manages a widening budget deficit
Carney announces plans to expand Canada’s domestic defence sector, aiming to boost local manufacturing, reduce foreign reliance, and create up to 125,000 jobs.
Europe’s central bank expands global access to euro liquidity, seeking to bolster the euro’s international role amid reshaped global dynamics and uncertainties over U.S. policy, subtly challenging dollar dominance.
Paramount Skydance says it’s prepared to engage in renewed talks with Warner Bros. Discovery under a Netflix‑granted waiver, though it hasn’t confirmed raising its hostile bid price. Warner’s board stays supportive of Netflix while considering Paramount’s revised offer.
Asia’s share markets edged higher as technology stocks recovered part of recent losses tied to AI‑linked concerns, reflecting cautious optimism across key regional indexes.
Gold prices edged higher in thin holiday trading after two consecutive days of losses. With lower market participation, modest shifts in the dollar and bond yields supported a measured rebound. Analysts caution that subdued volumes may exaggerate short-term movements, and a clearer direction could emerge once full trading resumes. Investors remain focused on U.S. monetary policy expectations, inflation data, and global economic signals that continue to shape gold’s broader trajectory.
Mubadala and Olayan invested in Egypt’s Breadfast, signaling Gulf confidence in the country’s growing e-grocery sector despite regional funding slowdowns.
At AEDC’s 2026 Economic Forecast Luncheon, Mark C. Perna urged connecting purposeful education with passionate employment to strengthen Alaska’s workforce and community.
Ethiopian Airlines plans to connect Africa and Australia by 2028, aiming to boost trade, tourism, and global travel links across the Indian Ocean corridor.
The CFTC has taken the side of prediction market platforms in a federal‑state regulatory fight, asserting exclusive federal oversight against state gambling laws.
China’s car market shows early 2026 slowdown, with passenger and EV sales down nearly 20%, prompting industry recalibration and policy guidance.
Saudi Arabia eased select foreign investment restrictions, aiming to attract global capital and support economic diversification under Vision 2030 reforms.
Electric vehicle sales are rising in Ethiopia after the government banned fossil-fuel car imports, aiming to cut fuel costs and support renewable energy goals.