Fintech: for Millennials Only?
Fintech is widely seen as a disruptor of the traditional asset management industry with their heavy use of technology, low…
Maldivian opposition declares victory
Maldives opposition presidential candidate Ibrahim Mohamed Solih declared victory in the country's presidential elections on Sunday. The vote, seen as…
Uganda in high alert over Ebola
Authorities in Uganda are on high alert after the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday confirmed a case of Ebola…
Germany approves arms sales to Saudi Arabia
The German government has approved the delivery of controversial weapons systems to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan,…
Mike Pompeo condemns China’s treatment of Uyghurs
The United States denounced China's treatment of its Uighur Muslims in unusually strong terms, adding to a growing list of…
Trump hails ‘diplomatic success’ with North Korea
The US leader now boasts of his friendly, working relationship with North Korean strongman Kim Jong Un. This comes just…
Pompeo promises action against Venezuela
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo vowing to take a "series of actions" against the government of Nicolas Maduro in the…
EU united against May’s Brexit plan
European Council President Donald Tusk gives British PM four weeks to iron out a new Brexit deal. The EU had…
U.N. chief urges Myanmar government to free journalists
UN Secretary General has called for Suu Kyi-led government to free reporters from Reuters who were arrested for reporting in…
White House unveils new cyber security policy
President Trump’s National Cyber Strategy identifies bold new steps the Federal Government will take to protect America from cyber threats…
Facebook could face Sanctions from EU
Facebook has yet to fully enact the stringent data protection regulations for its EU users. The EU Commission has threatened…
EU Investigates Anti-Competitive Practices by Amazon
The EU Competition Commission has initiated an investigation into Amazon’s marketplace and the potential misuse of sales data from third…
India looks for oil futures contracts
India’s government is planning to ask state oil firms to lock in their crude futures purchase prices. New Delhi is…
Beijing Investigates ‘Serious’ Violations by Energy Agency Chief
China is investigating the head of its National Energy Administration, the latest official caught in President Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption drive…
US sanctions Chinese military
The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on the Chinese military for buying Russian fighter jets and missiles. China has told…