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A recent landmark announcement underscores AstraZeneca’s strong belief in China’s pharmaceutical landscape. The British-Swedish drugmaker revealed plans to channel $15 billion into the country by 2030, focusing on scaling up research, development, and production of cutting-edge therapies. Pascal Soriot, AstraZeneca’s Chief Executive Officer, emphasized during a Beijing interview that China now plays an essential role […]
Latin America’s cryptocurrency landscape continues evolving rapidly in early 2026, blending bold pro-innovation policies, enforcement against fraud, and fintech disruption in traditional banking. Key developments this week highlight the region’s dual focus: fostering digital asset growth while combating illicit schemes. El Salvador Implements Zero Capital Gains Tax on Bitcoin to Attract Global Capital El Salvador […]
Europe needs substantial additional funding to realize its bold AI goals and maintain global competitiveness in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. Accelerating adoption of cutting-edge, reliable, and secure connectivity infrastructure stands as a cornerstone for success. Policymakers must prioritize supportive regulations, streamline cross-border rules, and drive harmonization alongside advancements in hardware and deployment. Artificial intelligence […]
US oil companies are ramping up investments in Libya’s energy sector, signaling renewed confidence in the North African nation’s oil and gas potential despite historical geopolitical challenges. Major players like Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Halliburton, and SLB are driving this resurgence as Libya prioritizes production growth and economic stabilization. Chevron’s Strategic Return After a 15-year absence, Chevron […]
Steadfast Group Ltd stands out as one of Australia’s most substantial yet under-the-radar players in the insurance sector. While high-growth tech and meme-driven names dominate headlines, this established insurance network operator delivers dependable performance through scale, recurring revenue, and shareholder returns—making it appealing for patient, value-oriented investors. As of mid-January 2026, shares trade in the […]
CertiK, a prominent blockchain security and auditing firm, is advancing preparations for an initial public offering (IPO) to become the pioneering publicly listed company in Web3 infrastructure and cybersecurity. This strategic shift comes on the heels of substantial backing from Binance (via its investment arm, now EZ Labs), which has positioned itself as CertiK’s primary […]
According to UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s latest Global Investment Trends Monitor (No. 50), released in January 2026, the data centre sector attracted over $270 billion in announced FDI during 2025. This figure represents more than 20% of total global greenfield project values, positioning data centres as one of the top destinations for new-build cross-border […]
Wealth management enters a pivotal phase in 2026, where strategic technology investments will determine long-term competitiveness. F2 Strategy’s latest outlook, based on 2025 surveys of executives from 85 RIAs, hybrid firms, broker-dealers, and asset managers managing over $61 trillion in assets, highlights stark contrasts in adoption across critical areas: alternatives oversight, artificial intelligence integration, custody […]
OpenAI’s Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar outlined an ambitious roadmap for the year ahead in a recent blog post, emphasizing practical adoption of artificial intelligence to bridge the divide between cutting-edge capabilities and everyday real-world usage. This shift prioritizes integrating AI tools like ChatGPT more deeply into personal workflows, enterprise operations, healthcare, scientific discovery, and […]
The global payments leader Mastercard is shifting gears in its crypto strategy. After Zerohash declined a full buyout to stay independent, the two parties are now negotiating a minority stake or strategic funding round. This approach would grant Mastercard deeper access to Zerohash’s robust technology stack and expanding client network without assuming complete ownership. Industry […]
Escalating climate hazards are fundamentally altering the landscape of risk management in international trade networks. Extreme weather events now trigger widespread interruptions that extend far beyond local impacts, challenging the core mechanisms designed to absorb financial losses. Annual insured losses from catastrophes have risen steadily by 5–7% in real terms over recent years, prompting insurers […]
Insurance industry leaders are entering 2026 with renewed optimism, showing heightened confidence in both company and sector-wide expansion. However, they face significant hurdles including escalating cyber threats, workforce upskilling needs, and complex ESG compliance, according to the latest KPMG 2025 Insurance CEO Outlook. Drawing from a dedicated subset of KPMG’s global survey of 1,350 CEOs […]