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Venezuela Oil Output Faces Long And Risky Recovery, Analysts Say

Venezuela Oil Output Faces Long And Risky Recovery, Analysts Say

After the US's stunning capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over the weekend the focus is turning to how quickly the country with the world's largest proven crude reserves can raise output.

Justin

Japanese Yen Forecast: USD/JPY Falls On Japan PMI Price Pressures

Japanese Yen Forecast: USD/JPY Falls On Japan PMI Price Pressures

Rising Japan PMI prices and tightening labor conditions strengthen BoJ hike expectations, pushing USD/JPY lower despite still-bullish technical indicators.

Winkelmann

First Venezuela, Next Iran?

First Venezuela, Next Iran?

Top US officials have been eager to capitalize on the Trump-ordered military raid on Caracas, which saw the Venezuelan capital bombed and its longtime socialist leader Nicolás Maduro captured without major incident and transferred to US soil where's facing federal drug charges related to narco-trafficking and gun-running.

Bethany Sullivan

Trump Threatens Military Operation Against Colombia, After Venezuela Raid

Trump Threatens Military Operation Against Colombia, After Venezuela Raid

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened military action against Colombia's government, telling reporters that such an operation "sounds good to me."

Samantha Luan

Japan's Factory Activity Steadies As Demand Declines Slow, PMI Shows

Japan's Factory Activity Steadies As Demand Declines Slow, PMI Shows

Japan's manufacturing activity stalled in December as demand declined at a slower pace from the previous month, a private-sector survey showed, ending a five-month streak of deterioration.

Justin

Why South Korea Is Staging A K-shaped Economic Recovery

Why South Korea Is Staging A K-shaped Economic Recovery

South Korean exports rose a greater-than-expected 13.4% year-on-year in December (vs 8.4% in November, 8.5% market consensus). Of the 15 main export products, six increased. IT exports were particularly strong.

ING

Japan’s Factory Activity Steadies As Demand Declines Slow, PMI Shows

Japan’s Factory Activity Steadies As Demand Declines Slow, PMI Shows

Japan's manufacturing activity stalled in December as demand declined at a slower pace from the previous month, a private-sector survey showed, ending a five-month streak of deterioration.

Henry Thompson

Oil Trades Sideways Despite Political Turmoil In Venezuela

Oil Trades Sideways Despite Political Turmoil In Venezuela

The Guinea-flagged oil tanker MT Bandra, which is under sanctions, is partially seen alongside another vessel at El Palito terminal, near Puerto Cabello, Venezuela December 29, 2025.

Thomas

Denmark Tells Trump To Stop Threatening To Seize Greenland

Denmark Tells Trump To Stop Threatening To Seize Greenland

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned President Donald Trump to stop threatening to acquire Greenland just a day after the U.S. carried out a military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.

Olivia Brooks

US' Rubio Fudges On Trump's Venezuela Control Claim

US' Rubio Fudges On Trump's Venezuela Control Claim

President Donald Trump's administration will seek to influence Caracas' policy decisions rather than take over the administration of Venezuela, US secretary of state Ma...

Olivia Brooks

ASEAN’s Strategic Advantage in the Global AI Investment Cycle

ASEAN’s Strategic Advantage in the Global AI Investment Cycle

Despite lacking AI giants of its own, ASEAN is well-positioned to benefit from the ongoing global technology boom. Its embedded role in the supply chain, rising data center investments, and geopolitical diversification efforts make the region an indirect but essential beneficiary of the AI revolution....

Gerik

Asia's Manufacturing Rebounds in 2026: Vietnam Emerges as a Strategic Beneficiary

Asia's Manufacturing Rebounds in 2026: Vietnam Emerges as a Strategic Beneficiary

As Asia's industrial recovery gains traction driven by rising tech and AI-related exports, Vietnam enters 2026 with strategic advantages in the global supply chain, though rising costs and compliance pressures pose new challenges....

Gerik

2026 and the AI Economy: From Exponential Hype to Tangible Value?

2026 and the AI Economy: From Exponential Hype to Tangible Value?

Despite massive global investment exceeding $400 billion in 2025 alone, AI’s economic returns remain modest. As 2026 begins, mounting pressure on companies to translate hype into profit will determine not only tech valuations but the broader financial and labor market dynamics....

Gerik

Tokyo’s Tuna Auction and Japan’s Stock Market: A New Year’s Tradition With Financial Implications

Tokyo’s Tuna Auction and Japan’s Stock Market: A New Year’s Tradition With Financial Implications

The annual New Year bluefin tuna auction in Tokyo not only garners media attention but also serves as a symbolic indicator of market optimism...

Gerik

Russia Condemns U.S. Military Action in Venezuela, Warns of Escalation Risks

Russia Condemns U.S. Military Action in Venezuela, Warns of Escalation Risks

Russia has strongly criticized the U.S. military operation in Venezuela following the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro, calling it an armed aggression and urging restraint to prevent wider instability....

Gerik

Southeast Asia’s Strategic Openness: A Shield Against Global Trade Militarization

Southeast Asia’s Strategic Openness: A Shield Against Global Trade Militarization

Amid escalating protectionism and trade weaponization by major powers, Southeast Asia maintains an open economic strategy, viewing deep integration and multilateralism as essential to political stability and long-term security....

Gerik

Mexico Faces Subdued Economic Growth in 2026 Amid Structural Weaknesses and Global Trade Headwinds

Mexico Faces Subdued Economic Growth in 2026 Amid Structural Weaknesses and Global Trade Headwinds

Mexico’s GDP growth in 2026 is projected to range between 1% and 1.5%, significantly below the Latin American average, due to weak domestic demand, sluggish exports, and long-standing structural challenges....

Gerik

Africa's Growth Surge in 2026: Promise Amid Persistent Structural Risks

Africa's Growth Surge in 2026: Promise Amid Persistent Structural Risks

The IMF forecasts that many African economies will grow above 6% in 2026, with South Sudan and Guinea surpassing 10%, driven by extractive industries....

Gerik

Korea’s Cultural Powerhouse: How K-Culture Exports Are Redefining Economic Strategy

Korea’s Cultural Powerhouse: How K-Culture Exports Are Redefining Economic Strategy

In 2025, South Korea’s cultural exports including entertainment, food, and cosmetics reached nearly 38 billion USD, playing a pivotal role in the country’s record-breaking trade performance...

Gerik

A Breakthrough Beneath the Surface: Geological Hydrogen Reserves Could Power a Carbon-Free Future

A Breakthrough Beneath the Surface: Geological Hydrogen Reserves Could Power a Carbon-Free Future

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has identified over 6.2 billion tons of naturally occurring hydrogen underground across 30 U.S. states. With just 2% of this volume, the world could meet its clean energy needs for 200 years....

Gerik

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