America’s Digital Dollar Gambit: How Stablecoins Became a Geopolitical Tool

A new report reveals the strategic use of private stablecoins to defend US economic hegemony, while experts warn of hidden risks mirroring the 2008 financial crisis. In the shadow of…

Ali Mirza October 25, 2025

London Stock Exchange

Coca-Cola HBC AG agrees to acquire 75% shareholding in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa for $2.6 billion

LONDON: Coca-Cola HBC AG has entered into a definitive sale and purchase agreement to acquire a 75% shareholding in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Pty Ltd (CCBA) from The Coca-Cola Company and…

Bernice Miles October 21, 2025

Australian Exchange

Frontier Digital Ventures posts record EBITDA despite revenue dip in H1 2025

Operating EBITDA, which includes contributions from equity-accounted associates Zameen and PakWheels in Pakistan, rose 102% to A$5.0 million SYDNEY: Frontier Digital Ventures Ltd. (FDV), a leading operator of online classifieds…

NNR September 8, 2025

London Stock Exchange

CAB Payments reports interim results for H1 2025

LONDON: CAB Payments Holdings plc (CABP.L), a specialist in B2B foreign exchange and cross-border payments for hard-to-reach markets, reported modest growth and strategic progress in its interim results for the…

NNR August 14, 2025

London Stock Exchange

Unilever posts solid H1 growth, signals strong full-year outlook

€1.1 billion free cash flow and resilient margins underscore financial strength despite currency headwinds LONDON: Unilever posted underlying sales growth of 3.4% for the first half of 2025, bolstering investor…

NNR July 31, 2025

London Stock Exchange

Reckitt posts strong core growth, divests essential home in strategic overhaul

LONDON: Reckitt Benckiser Group reported a resilient first-half performance as it continued to reshape itself into a leaner, health- and hygiene-focused company, posting 4.2% like-for-like revenue growth in its Core…

NNR July 24, 2025

Wire

Which markets are opening up? MSCI’s 2025 accessibility report uncovers critical trends

Ireland, Greece, and Korea show progress, while China and Turkey face persistent barriers MSCI Inc. has released its 2025 Global Market Accessibility Review, highlighting a year marked by significant reforms…

NNR June 19, 2025

Wire

Global economic growth to slow to 2.3% in 2025 amid rising trade tensions, World Bank reports

WASHINGTON: The global economy is facing significant headwinds as growth is projected to slow to 2.3% in 2025, the weakest pace since 2008 outside of outright recessions, according to the World…

NNR June 10, 2025

London Stock Exchange

IIG sees major growth in China’s digital lottery market with Hui10 expansion

LONDON: Intuitive Investments Group plc (IIG), a closed-end investment company focused on high-growth opportunities, announced its half-year financial results for the six months ending March 31, 2025, emphasizing progress in its…

NNR June 6, 2025

Ratings

Asian Development Bank forecasts moderate growth for Asia Pacific amid trade war

MANILA: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) projected growth in Asia Pacific to moderate to 4.9% in 2025 and 4.7% in 2026, citing rising trade barriers and a slowdown in China’s…

NNR April 9, 2025