What is the purpose of Europe? It must act fast: Stephen Jen
We all know someone who seems to be cursed with bad luck. Europe is beginning to resemble that unfortunate person, as it faces both internal and external problems. The region now needs a clear purpose and an ambitious plan to reach it.
Morocco targets $10 billion AI contribution by 2030
The?minister responsible for digital transition announced on Monday that Morocco targets a boost of 10 billion dollars ($100 billion) to its gross domestic product by 2030 from artificial intelligence. This is as the country increases its investment in cloud services…
Venezuela's distressed debt of billions: Who will collect?
The fall of Nicolas Maduro brought Venezuela's debt crisis, one of the largest unresolved defaults in the world, to the forefront. Venezuela defaulted on its international bonds in late 2017 due to the economic crisis that lasted for years and the U.S.
S&P closes at record high as growth stocks surge
U.S. stock prices rose on Tuesday, and the S&P 500 closed at a record high. A flurry economic data including a reading for economic growth drove bond yields up and elevated "growth names". Commerce Department reported that gross…
Germans have pointed out a wind shortage, while the French are down on demand.
The European power market was mixed on Thursday. French day-ahead deliveries fell due to a drop in demand before the weekend, while Germany's comparable contract rose because of tighter wind supplies. LSEG's analysis revealed that…
Maguire: Italy's economic troubles have an upside for the moment, a positive climate.
The persistent economic crisis in Italy has led to the lowest emissions in its power sector for decades. Climate activists need to be aware that economic measures could cause a rapid U-turn on pollution trends. Italy has been experiencing economic stagnation for over a decade.
Maguire: Italy's economic troubles have an upside for the moment, a positive climate.
The persistent economic crisis in Italy has led to the lowest emissions in its power sector for decades. Climate activists need to be aware that economic measures could cause a rapid U-turn on pollution trends. Italy has been experiencing economic stagnation for over a decade.
Document from the Politburo shows Vietnam is open to using small modules nuclear reactors
According to a document released by the Communist Party’s Politburo (the most powerful body in the country), Vietnam is open to the use of small module reactors to power its planned nuclear plants. Southeast Asia, a manufacturing hub in the region…
Investors await growth data; consumer and energy sectors drag Australian share prices lower
The Australian share market ended Tuesday with a lower closing price, due to thin trading. This was mainly caused by the consumer and energy sector, where heavyweight constituents were traded ex-dividend. Local traders also remained on the sidelines…
Data center owners ask US Treasury to maintain renewable energy subsidy regulations
The Data Center Coalition, which includes Google, Amazon, and Microsoft as data center owners, has called on U.S. Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent, to maintain existing rules regarding wind and solar energy subsides, stating that they…
Chile bumps up copper price forecast, flags lagging Collahuasi output
Chile, the world's largest copper supplier, raised its forecast for prices on Wednesday. However it noted that lagging production from major mines operated by Glencore or Anglo American was a factor in the slowdown of economic growth.
Italy's business lobby asks for state assistance over energy costs and US tariffs
The main Italian business lobby Confindustria demanded on Tuesday billions of euro in state aids to help companies cope with rising energy costs and the threat of U.S. tariffs. Emanuele orsini, the chairman of Confindustria in Bologna (northern Italy)…
PowerChina Unit Sues Laos Utility for $555 Million
A review of an arbitration document shows that Nam Ou Power, part of the state-owned Power Construction Corp of China has sued Laos utility Electricite du Laos for $555m in unpaid hydropower dues. According to a source with knowledge of the case…
RPT-PowerChina Unit Sues Laos Utility for $555 Million
A review of an arbitration document shows that Nam Ou Power, part of the state-owned Power Construction Corp of China has sued Laos utility Electricite du Laos for $555m in unpaid hydropower dues. According to a source with knowledge of the case…
Bhutan's economy is powered by 'green' cryptocurrency
Chief executive of Bhutan's sovereign wealth fund, Mr. Parminder Singh Dhugyal, said that Bhutan is looking at ways to harness green cryptocurrency using hydropower in order to boost the economy and create employment to reduce brain-drain and to boost its economy.
In Davos European executives support Trump's call to action on deregulation
Davos business leaders joined President Donald Trump in calling on the European Union (EU) to increase its efforts to reduce regulations and boost competition so that the EU does not fall further behind other developed countries.
As the election approaches, Australia's richest woman says she wants Trump like reforms
Gina Rinehart, a mining magnate in Australia, is calling on the country to adopt a Donald Trump-style of leadership and cut government spending while increasing defence expenditures and energy security. The country will be voting this weekend.
Leader of the Greens says, "We'll See" on support for German lending bonanza
On Wednesday, the plans for Germany to increase state borrowing massively were questioned by a Greens co-leader who was non-committal on whether an agreement could be reached. Friedrich Merz, the election winner, is trying to push…
Finance Minister: Indonesia's growth in 2025 will be around 5%, despite trade tensions
Indonesia's growth will probably remain around 5% this year despite the trade tensions. The finance minister stated that a government delegation was still negotiating with Washington in order to avoid high tariffs. Minister's forecast…
The growth of the Indonesian GDP in Q1 is at its lowest level for more than three quarters.
Official data released on Monday showed that Indonesia's economy has grown by 4.87% over the past year, its lowest growth rate in three years. Analysts had predicted a growth rate of 4.91%. The growth rate between January and March was the lowest since the third quarter in 2021…