Sovereign Capital Goes Gaming
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund leads a historic $55 billion buyout of Electronic Arts, marking a bold expansion of its Vision 2030 strategy into global gaming…
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Southeast Asia: cyberattack victim or aggressor?
Cyberattacks in Southeast Asia have doubled, targeting finance, healthcare, and government sectors. Organised networks and “Scam-as-a-Service” tools expose regional vulnerabilities, demanding stronger collective cyber defences.
Sovereign Wealth Funds as Engines of Capital for the Climate Transition
Sovereign wealth funds and public pension funds are reshaping global finance by driving investment in low-carbon infrastructure, innovation, and industrial renewal. As the Paris Agreement redefines…
How Free Trade Agreements are reshaping labour standards in India
India’s new free trade agreements with the UK, EFTA, and others are reshaping labor standards, linking trade access to fair work, compliance, and global sustainability norms.
The Chinese debt: hide-and-never-seek?
China’s hidden debt crisis: how Local Government Financing Vehicles (LGFVs) fuelled growth, masked liabilities, and now threaten China’s economy with systemic financial and global risks.
The crypto pardons
Bitcoin2025, the world’s largest crypto conference in the U.S., gathers investors, exchanges, and enthusiasts. This year, Ross Ulbricht’s surprising return overshadowed Donald Trump’s previous spotlight.
Costing the Exit : Consulting Logic, Humanitarian Crisis, and the BCG Gaza Model
What the “Project Aurora” case reveals about the perils of financial modeling in post-conflict humanitarian strategy and the blind spots of both consultants and commentators.
Is President Donald J. Trump idly watching RFK erase his vaccine legacy?
The DHHS, led by RFK, canceled $500 million in mRNA vaccine contracts, citing safety concerns, while Trump silently distances himself from the vaccine’s controversial legacy.
States, Startups and the Final Frontier : The Politics of PPPs in Space
The French NewSpace Summit highlighted the evolving space industry dynamics, emphasizing public-private partnerships as key to addressing challenges and fostering innovation in global space exploration.
From reports to action: Europeans mark their awakening in Aix-en-Provence
The 2025 Rencontres Économiques in Aix-en-Provence addressed Europe's multifaceted crises, urging action towards economic sovereignty, technological autonomy, and collective resilience amidst global challenges and rivalries.