China adds 12 banks to digital yuan system, expanding e-CNY’s economic presence

China is set to include 12 more commercial banks under the umbrella of its central bank-backed digital currency, the latest move by Beijing to scale up adoption of the digital yuan, also known as the e-CNY, as it transitions from a cash alternative to an interest-bearing deposit instrument. The expansion comes after Beijing pledged to “steadily develop the digital yuan” in its latest five-year plan, the country’s blueprint document for socio-economic development. A draft Finance Law published...

By Xinyi Wu

Trapped in debt, with no way back: China weighs personal bankruptcy reform - The Straits Times

Trapped in debt, with no way back: China weighs personal bankruptcy reform  The Straits Times

Vatican launches project encouraging disinvestment from mining sector

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Elron Ventures reports strong 2025 results as it pivots to defense tech growth strategy

Founded in 1962, Elron invests in sectors including cybersecurity, medical devices, and enterprise software, and has recently increased its focus on technologies tied to security and defense.

S. Korea in talks with US, partners on multiple fronts over its role in Strait of Hormuz: Cheong Wa Dae

South Korea is in close talks with the United States and other partner countries on "multiple fronts" over its potential contributions to ensuring the security of the Strait of Hormuz, a senior presidential official said Friday. The official's remark came as the US has stepped up its call for allies and partner countries, including South Korea and Japan, to join efforts to keep open the key waterway where 20 percent of global oil and gas pass through. The shipping channel has effectively been sh

By The Korea Herald

With AI doing the grunt work in law firms, where does this leave junior lawyers and fresh grads?

Young lawyers will thrive if they can leverage AI while sharpening the human-centric skills that technology cannot replicate, experts say.

No overpricing among BARMM gas dealers, regional energy body says

COTABATO CITY — The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Energy (MENRE) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) said its monitors have not reported any instances of fuel overpricing. In a statement, MENRE said fuel stations across the region are currently compliant with prevailing market prices. Since last week, MENRE has deployed

By mmercado

Businessman and construction graft whistleblower Jason Poon released on bail after fraud arrest

A Hong Kong businessman who has taken on corruption in the construction sector has said he will focus more on his family following his arrest over alleged government-loan fraud. Jason Poon wrote on Facebook on Friday that he was safe and sound, shortly after local media reported he had been released on bail from the […]

By Irene Chan

Subdued demand conditions weigh on manufacturing sentiment – Q1 Absa Manufacturing Survey 

Business confidence in the manufacturing sector came under renewed pressure during the first quarter of 2026, with lacklustre demand weighing on sentiment.  According to the Q1 Absa Manufacturing Survey, the headline index number declined by 9 index points to 30 from the previous quarter. Sales volumes, orders and selling prices all experienced substantial declines. When […]

By Eyaaz

CNOOC Limited Announces Huang Yongzhang as Chief Executive Officer - Taiwan News

CNOOC Limited Announces Huang Yongzhang as Chief Executive Officer  Taiwan News

Acer marks its 50th anniversary, unveiling “The Next Breaking Barriers” strategy and moving towards a digital lifestyle technology brand - Nation Thailand

Acer marks its 50th anniversary, unveiling “The Next Breaking Barriers” strategy and moving towards a digital lifestyle technology brand  Nation Thailand

Expat remittance boosts forex reserves ahead of Eid - Dhaka Tribune

Expat remittance boosts forex reserves ahead of Eid  Dhaka Tribune

10 countries with the most billionaires in 2026

India has solidified its place as a major wealth hub with around 229 to 308 billionaires. It is one of the fastest-growing countries for new billionaires, led by titans like Mukesh Ambani. The post 10 countries with the most billionaires in 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

See the areas that will be affected by ECG’s planned maintenance on Friday, March 20, 2026

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a series of emergency maintenance works across two regions for Friday, March 20, 2026, even as engineers continue to battle a transformer fault that left several communities in the Accra West Region without power the previous day.

By Prince Adu-Owusu

GITEX Africa 2026: Why Cybersecurity Has Become Critical for Africa and Morocco

Africa’s digital transformation is no longer something for the future. It is already happening. The post GITEX Africa 2026: Why Cybersecurity Has Become Critical for Africa and Morocco appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Abderrahim Kabbour