Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs), among the most influential capital allocators in the world, are increasingly looking to China for future returns. According to Invesco’s latest Global Sovereign Asset Management Study, the world’s second-largest economy
The global ship finance landscape in 2024, as detailed by Athens-based Petrofin Research, presented a paradox of modest growth amidst significant turbulence. While the banking industry recorded a seemingly underwhelming 2% increase in ship finance, reaching $289.65 billion from $284.27 billion in 2023 for
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A historic shift is underway in global shipping. On 26 June, the
In the wake of British shipping company Union Maritime Ltd (UML) taking
Marine insurance rates have spiked across Middle Eastern conflict zones following the
The global shipping industry is once again facing a critical disruption risk
Slovenia-based Advance Capital Partners is set to acquire a 60% controlling stake in Mass, a prominent footwear and fashion accessories retailer also headquartered in Slovenia. This strategic move, anticipated to finalize in autumn 2025 pending regulatory green lights, represents one of the most significant
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Romania’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market experienced a significant surge in the
Greece has secured a spot among the top five most expensive European
UK-based accountancy firm MHA has announced the acquisition of Baker Tilly South
In a landmark move set to reshape the future of urban wellness,
The Trump Organization— U.S. President Donald Trump’s family business—has announced a bold new chapter in its global real estate expansion, with major projects taking root in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The latest move brings the Trump brand to the heart of
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A typical U.S. household earning the median income could afford a median-priced
Fresh data from the Landbank Analytics platform sheds light on residential property
Emaar Properties PJSC, one of the world’s most prominent real estate developers,
The Cypriot property market experienced a significant surge in May 2025, recording
Bulgaria has achieved a historic milestone as Scope Ratings upgraded the nation’s long-term credit rating from ‘BBB+’ to ‘A-’ in both local and foreign currency terms—marking the first time Bulgaria enters the high investment-grade tier. The rating comes with a stable outlook, the Ministry
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The European Union’s Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) officially approved Bulgaria’s
Slovenia has launched its first-ever 10-year sustainability-linked bond, raising €1 billion and
Greece’s Eurobank S.A. announced on June 27 its intention to explore a
At the end of May 2025, broad money (M3) in Romania reached
Serbia’s central bank (NBS) has continued its gold acquisition strategy with a fresh purchase, lifting total reserves to 50.5 tonnes as of July 15, Governor Jorgovanka Tabakovic announced. This makes Serbia one of the most active gold buyers in Europe, reinforcing its long-term commitment
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In its July 8, 2025 meeting, the Board of the National Bank
Romania’s newly appointed Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, who took office on June
Bulgaria remains the most affordable country in the European Union, according to
The euro area’s private sector showed little momentum in June, with business
For the first time in over a decade, the President of the European Commission faces a formal vote of no confidence. Ursula von der Leyen and her entire team of commissioners will be challenged next Thursday in the European Parliament, following growing discontent over transparency failures and alleged political interference. The motion,
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Artificial intelligence is not eliminating jobs — it is transforming them. According to the newly released PwC 2025 Global AI Jobs Barometer, AI is driving a dramatic rise in productivity, wages, and even the number of jobs across industries traditionally viewed as vulnerable to
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BuildPress asked ChatGPT, the world’s most advanced AI, to explore the bold
As we journey deeper into 2025, the technological landscape is evolving at
The Romanian city of Iasi will host IBM’s second European Quantum Innovation
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has taken a significant step forward in the
Athens is set to become the epicenter of global tourism and cultural dialogue as it hosts the Athens International Tourism & Culture Expo 2025. Scheduled to take place in the Greek capital from 8-10 December, this prestigious event
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The World Finance Conference Malta 2025, set for July 28–31 in Valletta, is one of the world’s leading academic and professional gatherings in the fields of finance, economics, and banking. The event brings together a global community of
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The FinTech Seychelles Summit 2025 is poised to become one of this summer’s most vibrant gatherings for the global financial technology community. Scheduled for July 9–11 in Victoria, the archipelago’s picturesque capital, the event will bring together industry
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