Vietnam’s economic momentum is slowing, with the World Bank cutting its 2025 growth forecast to 6.6 percent, citing U.S. tariffs as a growing threat. The revised projection, down from 6.8
A U.S. court has mandated that Google pay $425 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over app privacy violations, spotlighting the tech giant’s data practices. The ruling, reported by Reuters,
ExxonMobil is exploring the sale of its European chemical plants, a strategic shift that could reshape its global operations amid evolving energy markets. The potential divestiture, reported by Bloomberg, signals
Japan’s 30-year government bond yields have hit an all-time high, signaling economic shifts and raising concerns about global financial markets. Japan’s 30-year government bond yields reached a record high, driven
Shell has scrapped a significant biofuel project in the Netherlands, raising questions about the energy giant’s sustainability commitments and global energy transitions. Shell announced the cancellation of a major biofuel
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and TotalEnergies-Sapetro have signed a landmark deepwater Production Sharing Contract, boosting Nigeria’s oil sector. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) announced the signing
Chinese tech giant Alibaba has posted strong gains, defying a broader downturn in Asian markets, amid global economic uncertainties. Alibaba, China’s leading e-commerce and tech conglomerate, reported significant stock gains,
Access Holdings has announced a major leadership change, marking a new chapter for one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions. On August 27, 2025, Access Holdings declared the exit of Ogbonna
Goldman Sachs has forecasted a significant decline in Brent oil prices by late 2026, raising concerns about global energy markets and Nigeria’s economic outlook. Goldman Sachs, a leading global investment
President Bola Tinubu has engaged with financial market leaders to advance Nigeria’s economic reforms, signaling a push for robust capital market growth. On August 26, 2025, President Bola Tinubu met
