Credit-fueled expansion meets hard questions on risk and resilience Vietnam’s banking sector is picking up speed — fast enough to turn heads across ASEAN. The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)...
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Banks Cheer Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Even as Deficit Alarms Ring
Sweeping tax reforms win Wall Street praise, while economists warn of longer-term fiscal strain A fresh wave of optimism is pulsing through America’s financial sector — not from a strong...
UK Growth Hits 0.7% But Savings Slump Raises Red Flags for Households
Trade pact with US kicks in as MPs question value of Lifetime ISAs for vulnerable savers The UK economy posted a 0.7% growth in the first quarter of 2025—its strongest...
Ghana’s Central Bank Urges Traditional Lenders to Catch Up as Fintechs Dominate Digital Payments
Telcos and startups are eating banks’ lunch—and regulators are ringing the alarm bell Mobile money isn’t just winning in Ghana—it’s crushing the old guard. Traditional banks are barely hanging on...
Pakistan’s Digital Dreams: How Banks Could Be the Missing Piece
With digital wallets booming and fintechs mushrooming, Pakistan’s financial sector is at a crossroads. Banks now have a unique shot to transform access, build trust, and shape the nation’s role...
South African Business Confidence Falls Sharply in Q2 Amid Economic Uncertainty
South Africa’s business confidence took a hit in the second quarter of 2025, dropping five points to 40. This decline hints at a slowdown in economic momentum, with many businesses...
UK’s Industrial Strategy Faces Pressure to Tackle Soaring Energy Costs
British business leaders warn Prime Minister Keir Starmer that his upcoming industrial plan risks falling flat unless it offers real relief from the UK’s sky-high power bills hitting manufacturers hard....
Russia’s Economy Teeters on Edge Amid Banking Crisis Fears and Corporate Pullbacks
Russia’s economy is facing a stormy road ahead, with warnings of a potential banking collapse, growing corporate caution, and a slowdown that’s sending ripples across markets. Recent analysis from Kremlin-linked...
NZ Budget 2025 Bets Big on Business as Tax Cuts Squeeze Revenue
With tax receipts falling and foreign investment getting a warm welcome, the government is pinning its hopes on growth. But will it be enough? The New Zealand government has revealed...
Inflation Expectations Creep Up as Kiwi Businesses Brace for Price Pressure
Reserve Bank survey shows mixed signals on inflation and wage growth, raising eyebrows in policy circles Inflation is back on the radar for New Zealand businesses — but not in...