Author: Connor Blake
Fitch Affirms Ukraine’s ‘CCC’ Sovereign Rating Amid Prolonged Russia-Ukraine War Expected to Extend Through 2027
Fitch affirms Ukraine’s CCC sovereign rating amid Russia-Ukraine war expected to extend through 2027. Learn about the credit assessment and economic outlook.
Malaysia’s Public Sector Debt Rises 3.2% to RM1.81 Trillion, as Debt-to-GDP Ratio Eases to 83%
Malaysia’s public sector debt increased 3.2% to RM1.81 trillion by June 2026, while debt-to-GDP ratio improved to 83%. Analysis of fiscal sustainability.
U.S. Defence Department Formally Designates Confucius Institutes a National Security Threat, Dismantles 80 Campus Operations
U.S. Defence Department formally designates Confucius Institutes a national security threat and dismantles 80 campus operations across 30 universities.
Italy’s Pasta Production Grinds to a Halt as Truck Driver Protests Over Soaring Fuel Costs Disrupt Southern Supply Chains
Italy’s pasta production grinds to a halt amid truck driver protests over fuel costs. Supply chain crisis threatens €13.5B industry. Read the latest updates.
Singapore’s Core Inflation Rate Climbs to 2% in September, Falling Short of Analyst Forecasts Amid Easing Price Pressures
Singapore’s core inflation hit 2% in September 2026, below analyst forecasts of 2.3%. Price pressures continue to ease across the region.
TSMC Achieves Sixth Consecutive Quarter of Record Profit, Driven by Surging AI Chip Demand
TSMC achieves sixth consecutive quarter of record profit with US$23.59B net income. AI chip demand and advanced packaging technology drive historic earnings growth.
Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower on October 15, 2026, as Hotter-Than-Expected US Inflation Data Rattles Market Pulse
Bursa Malaysia opened lower on October 15, 2026, as hot US inflation data rattled markets. FBM KLCI down 2.62 points. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana decline.
Indonesia’s Agrarian Reform Law Heightens Regulatory Risk for Malaysian Plantation Companies with Indonesia Exposure
Indonesia’s Agrarian Reform Law poses regulatory risks for Malaysian plantation companies. Learn about HGU requirements, land redistribution, and compliance impacts.
Over 200 Researchers Demand Rogue AI Containment Reforms, Warning of Imminent Critical Infrastructure Risk
Over 200 AI researchers demand urgent containment reforms to prevent rogue AI threats. Learn about critical infrastructure risks and proposed safety measures.
Bipartisan Group of Seven US Senators Challenges Legality of Trump’s Russian Diesel Import Deal, Citing 2022 Congressional Ban
Seven senators from both parties challenge Trump’s Russian diesel import agreement, citing violation of 2022 congressional ban on Russian energy imports.