Special Reports

Binance.US has announced plans to restore its USD services in early 2025, signaling its first significant operational shift since regulatory pressures halted its fiat trading operations. The exchange had suspended dollar deposits and withdrawals in June 2023, following civil claims filed by the SEC that led to restricted banking access....

China’s pursuit of steady economic growth in 2025 is expected to benefit not only its domestic economy but also the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), according to experts. Policies aimed at boosting domestic demand and stimulating consumption are anticipated to positively influence ASEAN economies through enhanced trade and investment...

Once celebrated as Africa’s first female billionaire, Isabel dos Santos now faces international corruption investigations and sanctions, with the UK government recently labeling her a “notorious kleptocrat.” Dos Santos has publicly dismissed the allegations, describing the UK sanctions imposed in November as politically motivated actions orchestrated by Angola’s government against...

In a bid to enhance international travel opportunities, the Chinese government has announced an extension of its visa-free transit program, allowing citizens from 54 countries to stay in the country for up to 10 days without a visa when en route to a third destination. The State Immigration Administration confirmed...

A landmark report by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) has revealed that the global economy incurs losses of up to $25 trillion annually because industries such as agriculture, energy, and fishing fail to address the interconnected crises of biodiversity loss, climate change, and human health....

The James Irvine Foundation, headquartered in San Francisco, has announced a commitment of $220 million through 2031 to advance inclusive economies as part of its Priority Communities initiative. Initially launched in 2020, the initiative focuses on fostering equitable economic growth in Fresno, Stockton, Salinas, San Bernardino, and Riverside—cities identified for...

A recent KPMG survey has identified economic uncertainty, geopolitical instability, and the integration of Generative AI (Gen AI) as the three most significant challenges facing Consumer and Retail CEOs in 2024. The KPMG 2024 CEO Outlook highlighted that while 82% of sector leaders remain confident in their company’s growth trajectory,...

European Union member states have endorsed a plan to tighten regulations on microplastic pollution by introducing stricter rules for companies handling plastic pellets, known as nurdles. These tiny pellets, comparable in size to a lentil, serve as the building blocks for various plastic products, including car parts and kitchenware. Commonly...

President-elect Donald Trump, alongside SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son, announced that SoftBank plans to invest $100 billion in the United States over the next four years. The investment, which is expected to boost the U.S. economy, will focus on artificial intelligence and related infrastructure, with the funds to be allocated...

A recent report from the Office for National Statistics reveals a stark reality: only the wealthiest 10% of households in England can afford the average home using the traditional affordability measure of five times a household’s annual disposable income. The figures underscore the widening gap in housing accessibility, with the...