Middle East / Africa

  • Oct 29
  • 2 min read

Deby may use Chad army operation to boost his stature

A major jihadist attack on Lake Chad killed over 40 Chadian solders

Chad
  • Oct 29
  • 2 min read

Oman will take more IPOs of state entities to market

Shares of OQEP debuted disappointingly on Oman’s stock market yesterday

Oman
  • Oct 29
  • 2 min read

Emirati ties help extend Vietnam’s ‘bamboo diplomacy’

Hanoi and Abu Dhabi upgraded their relations and signed a free trade pact yesterday

Vietnam
  • Oct 29
  • 2 min read

Geoeconomic fragmentation gathers pace in banking

The BIS could stop hosting the cross-border payments project that many central banks are collaborating on

International
  • Oct 28
  • 2 min read

Growth in the Gulf states' fintech sector will rebound

Growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) fintech sector has slowed in line with global investment

Gulf states
  • Oct 28
  • 2 min read

Biya's frail health may pose Cameroon stability risk

Concerns over President Paul Biya's health have fed public speculation over his longevity and the political future

Cameroon
  • Oct 28
  • 2 min read

Israeli strikes will constrain Iran’s capacity to act

Israel's attacks were significant. and they aimed at destroying air defence systems and disrupting missile production

Israel
  • Oct 28
  • 2 min read

Grey listing will add cost in Middle East/North Africa

The Financial Action Task Force has grey listed Algeria and Lebanon while commending Oman for its compliance

Middle East