Vietnam Scraps Fuel Tariffs Amid Iran War Disruptions
In an effort to secure energy supplies amid a worsening Middle East crisis, the Vietnamese government has announced that it will temporarily remove fuel import tariffs. The Ministry of Finance is leading the initiative, which attempts to stabilise a domestic rocket rocked by the intensifying military confrontation between the United
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Why Learning FinTech Can Boost Your Career Opportunities in Modern Finance
Today, financial services are different from what they were even five years ago. The integration of technology into finance has given rise to new careers for professionals who understand both fields. If you are currently working in finance or looking to get into finance, fintech education can give you the
Tensions Rising in West Asia Threaten India’s Gem Exports
The ongoing conflict in West Asia is significantly impacting India’s jewellery and gem exports from the United Arab Emirates. India is in danger due to $98 billion in imports, including crude oil, LNG, and diamonds. According to ANI reports, a prominent diamond trader and president of the diamond association in
Iran Crisis Threatens South Korea’s AI Chip Industry
South Korea’s semiconductor industry is on high alert due to a growing crisis in the Middle East involving Iran. This conflict has the potential to disrupt the global chip market in two major ways: by choking the supply of essential manufacturing minerals and by cooling demand for artificial intelligence (AI)
Australian Job Ads Rise 3.2% m/m in February, ANZ
According to ANZ, Indeed data shows Australian job advertisements rose 3.2% m/m in February. The private sector showed on Monday that Australian job advertisements rose in February to the highest level in 16 months, adding to signs that the labour market remained healthy at the start of the New Year.
Turkmenistan Targets $45B in the U.S. Business Deals
Turkmenistan’s national leader, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, visited Florida in February 2026 to launch a new chapter in US-Turkmenistan relations. He met with several corporations, including Boeing, General Electric, and John Deere, to expand partnerships in agriculture and industry. According to Turkmenistan, the visit emphasised that American businesses have already implemented projects
Hyundai’s $7bn Proposal: The Future of AI and Robotics
Shares of Hyundai Motors and Kia surged by 10.5% and 15% on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, respectively, following news of a massive 10 trillion won ($7 billion) investment planned for South Korea’s west coast. This five-year project in the Saemangeum area is designed to transform the region into a high-tech
Busan Bank Launches AI Credit Model to Cut Blind Spots
An artificial intelligence (AI)-based “alternative credit scoring model” has been officially launched and announced by BNK Busan Bank. The new system is designed to support its existing credit evaluation method, which has mainly relied on customer financial information, such as loans, credit cards, and banking transactions. The new credit scoring
