Argentina strengthens China relations with new consulate in Chengdu

Alexander Stubb’s election as Finland’s president heralds a shift in the nation’s politics towards conservatism. With 51.6% of votes, he defeats the Green Party, signifying the National Coalition Party’s robust position. This victory is critical, especially given Finland’s strategic proximity to Russia amid post-Ukraine invasion tensions. After a seven-year hiatus, Stubb focuses on peace and […]

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG), and Mizuho Financial Group all forecast record profits for the fiscal year starting in April. This comes after Japan’s central bank ended its negative interest rate policy. MUFG, Japan’s largest lender, expects a net income of ¥1.5 trillion ($9.6 billion), a 0.7% increase from the […]

India has entered the race for deep-sea mining, applying for two licenses to extract critical metals like cobalt, copper, manganese, and nickel from the ocean floor. These metals are pivotal for the green energy transition, fueling technologies such as electric vehicle batteries and solar panels. The U.N.’s International Seabed Authority, overseeing the industry, issued 31 […]