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Is China ready for Trump’s tariff threats?
Across the world, global markets are already grappling with the anticipated economic impact of Donald Trump’s promise to increase tariffs as he prepares to assume the US presidency in less than two weeks.
Georgian Dream loses the support of the regions
For all its propaganda efforts, Georgian Dream appears to have lost the fundamental trust of rural Georgians to guide them towards a better future.
OUTLOOK: Ukraine 2025
What is in store for Ukraine in 2025? bne IntelliNews’ annual OUTLOOK: Ukraine 2025
EU presidency passes from Putin-whispering Hungary to hawkish Poland
Poland will continue to advocate for continued support for Ukraine fighting Russian aggression, a policy that is expected to come under duress in the early months of Trump's presidency.
The war went badly for Ukraine in 2024
Ukraine lost more territory to the advancing Armed Forces of Russia (AFR) in the second half of 2024 than at any time since the initial invasion in 2024.
Former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan faces life in prison
Vardanyan's son and lawyer tell bne IntelliNews he is being used as a "bargaining chip" by Azerbaijan after new charges are filed.
PROFILE: Lorinc Meszaros, Hungary's most powerful oligarch
The Opus tycoon embodies the new business elite built by Prime Minister Viktor Orban's semi-authoritarian regime and has also come to symbolise crony capitalism.
BYD sales soar signalling a shift in global EV market dynamics
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is tightening its grip on the global EV market. In the process it is closing in on Tesla Inc as sales surged in 2024.
Russia cuts gas deliveries to Moldova in attempt to undermine political stability
Majority state-owned Russian company Gazprom discontinued its gas supplies to Moldova on January 1, saying Moldova failed to pay its bills.
Slovakia faces cut-off of Russian gas pipeline supplies
Robert Fico’s attacks on Kyiv for ending gas transit have more to do with his close political ties with Orban and Putin, the cosy business links Slovakia has with Russia, and his domestic political problems, rather than energy security.
ING: India is likely to remain the region's fastest growing country in 2025
India is expected to remain the region’s growth engine while emerging Asian countries, such as Indonesia and the Philippines are expected to see larger-than-expected rate cuts.
Dutch retailer Spar's Iran operations implicated in sanctions evasion scheme
Dutch supermarket chain Spar's Iranian operation has been implicated in an elaborate sanctions evasion scheme involving members of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Asia’s shipbuilding renaissance: record orders and rising prices
Asia has been the centre of shipbuilding for decades thanks to its geographical and strategic location and the capital and labour-intensive nature of the industry.
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PODCAST: Emerging Global's Mathew Cohen talks with Ruthie Blum
In a conversation with bne IntelliNews, Ruthie Blum, former advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and current senior contributing editor at the Jewish News Syndicate (JNS), offers unique perspectives on Israel's current challenges.
Romanian liberals orchestrated Georgescu campaign funding, investigation reveals
Russia was accused of interfering in Romania’s presidential election November 24 presidential election that saw far-right and pro-Russian outsider Calin Georgescu storm to a shock first round victory. An investigation found otherwise.
Turkey, Syria tandem could mean piped Qatari gas for Europe and a supercharged Middle East clean energy transition
Prize could be huge for Ankara and Damascus if the Syrian fighting is really over.
PROFILE: Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili
Zourabichvili has emerged as an unexpected leader of the protest movement against the ruling Georgian Dream party.
PANNIER: Why the Turkmenistan, Iran gas “friendship” is back on
In tough struggle to find new export markets, Turkmen even agree to Iranian contractors building infrastructure in tightly controlled Central Asian country.
Russia’s arms exports slump, Kremlin preparing for possible war with Nato
Russian arms exports have plummeted by 92% since 2021, according to defence policy expert Pavel Luzin, as the Kremlin redirects all its military production to supplying the conflict in Ukraine.
Russia reaps harvest of chaos in nearby democracies
Allegations of interference surround recent elections in Bulgaria, Georgia, Moldova and Romania.