Economy

The pace of construction in Asia feels endless. Cities keep reaching upward while older lanes shrink behind glass towers. Some call it progress, others call it imbalance. Property growth mirrors income gaps that keep stretching wider each year. Comparing the top 5 richest cities in the Philippines with the poorest cities in the Philippines says enough. Rich zones expand, poorer …

The global currencies are also moving and changing against the Singapore Dollar (SGD), depending on the market trends and other economic region-wise trends. It is important that travelers, investors, and businesses depend on updated currency exchange information to project expenses, investments, and trade transactions. As the world is becoming increasingly inflationary and experiencing changes in monetary policies, exchange rates are …

Traders, companies, and travellers all keep a close eye on the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) because it is an important part of Southeast Asia’s economy. Changes in currencies affect more than just foreign trade. They also affect inflation, the cost of goods and services, and travel. Let’s look more closely at how the Rupiah did today compared to the US Dollar …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released its official foreign exchange rates for Wednesday, August 27, 2025. The data reflects the Naira’s performance against several key global currencies, including the United States Dollar (USD), British Pound Sterling (GBP), Canadian Dollar (CAD), Euro (EUR), and others. The market continues to see fluctuations driven by macroeconomic pressures, oil revenue volatility, and …

At currency counters in Kuala Lumpur, people lean forward, squinting at boards. Numbers tick a little higher, a little lower. Some sigh. Some wait. Others just shrug and change anyway. The Malaysia currency exchange rate today has that effect, it touches everyone. Workers sending money back to India or Bangladesh check rates twice before handing over cash. Students in Europe …

Asia at the Epicenter of the Gold Shock The April 2025 tariff announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump sent immediate tremors across Asian markets, especially in countries heavily involved in gold trade and consumption. Unlike previous rounds of economic policy maneuvers that impacted the West more directly, this time, the brunt of the disruption was borne by Asia’s largest economies. …

As global economic growth remains modest in 2025, a handful of nations stand out for their exceptional momentum. Driven by post-conflict rebuilding, resource booms, tourism rebounds, and infrastructure investments, emerging economies are outpacing expectations.  This article highlights the 10 fastest-growing economies in 2025, comparing them with their previous-year performance and spotlighting the sectors propelling growth , from oil and gas …

Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency that operates without the need for a central authority like a bank or government. Created in 2009 by an anonymous individual or group using the name Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin allows peer-to-peer transactions through a secure and transparent blockchain network. Each transaction is verified by network nodes via cryptography and recorded on a public ledger …

As a major initiative to reinvent international trade the United States has agreed to new trade agreements with other eastern countries (European Union, Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines). According to President Donald Trump, who confirmed the deals late in July, these arrangements will affect the major sectors of economy including agriculture and automotive production, and will change the terms of …

Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) in Egypt is already consolidating its status as a global investment centre with a promising new alliance with Singapore. Through this partnership, the industrial growth activities and modernization of port operations within the strategic maritime positions in Egypt are expected to be enhanced. The cooperation between the Suez Canal Economic Zone of Egypt and the …