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China Tightens Rare Earth Export Rules Amid Trade Tensions and National Security Concerns
China has strengthened its controls on the export of rare earth elements, critical components in a wide range of high-tech products. The...
Oct 9, 20252 min read


Cyprus and Qatar Seal Maritime Cooperation Agreement at Limassol Conference
Cyprus and Qatar have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening their partnership in maritime affairs, covering key...
Oct 8, 20252 min read


Bitcoin and Ethereum Smash Records as Institutional Capital and Pro-Crypto Policies Drive a New Market Era
From the market turbulence at the start of the year to the explosive summer rally fueled by institutional investments, ETFs, and...
Oct 7, 20254 min read


Alpha Bank Advances Buyback Programme and Declares Interim Dividend
Alpha Bank has intensified its share repurchase activity while simultaneously rewarding investors with a significant interim dividend for...
Oct 3, 20252 min read


SWIFT and Global Banks Push Ahead With Blockchain Ledger for Instant Payments
Global financial messaging giant SWIFT, together with more than 30 leading international banks, announced this week that they are now...
Oct 2, 20252 min read


Privatisation Bids Must Remain Open and Transparent, Says State Aid Commissioner
The preferred method for submitting bids in all types of privatisations should be open, transparent, and accessible to all potential...
Sep 30, 20253 min read


Cyprus Regulator Fines Bank of Cyprus and Eurobank for Unfair Mortgage Terms
The Consumer Protection Service announced on Tuesday that it has levied significant administrative fines on the Bank of Cyprus and...
Sep 29, 20252 min read


Cyprus Deposits Climb €44.3 Million in August as Loans Slip by €60.8 Million
Bank deposits in Cyprus recorded a net increase of €44.3 million in August, according to the latest deposit and loan statistics released...
Sep 26, 20251 min read


Cyprus Central Bank Projects Growth, Lower Unemployment, and Declining Inflation for 2025
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Tuesday released its September 2025 macroeconomic projections, forecasting steady growth for the...
Sep 25, 20254 min read


DBRS Upgrades Cyprus’ Credit Rating to ‘A’ Amid Sharp Debt Reduction and Strong Fiscal Outlook
DBRS Morningstar has upgraded the long-term foreign and local currency ratings of the Republic of Cyprus from A (low) to “A,” while...
Sep 22, 20255 min read


Cyprus Opens Consultation on Draft Bill to Modernise Merger Rules
Cyprus has unveiled a public consultation on a draft bill designed to update and reinforce the country’s framework for mergers and...
Sep 19, 20251 min read


Cyprus Shipping Chamber Voices Concerns Over Draft Law on Sustainable Fuels
The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) has expressed its reservations about a proposed piece of legislation that aims to toughen the rules on...
Sep 17, 20254 min read


Federal Reserve Set to Cut Interest Rates Amid Trump Pressure and Labour Market Concerns
After months of heated economic debate and repeated attacks from US President Donald Trump, the Federal Reserve is preparing to announce...
Sep 17, 20253 min read


Philippines’ External Debt Climbs in Q2 2025 on Dollar Weakness
The Philippines’ external debt rose in the second quarter of 2025, driven largely by currency movements as the U.S. dollar weakened, the...
Sep 16, 20252 min read


Bitcoin-Buying Firms Face Steep Losses as Crypto Frenzy Fades
Firms that have built their business models around accumulating and holding bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are now enduring sharp...
Sep 16, 20252 min read


OECD Report Finds CIT Rate Cuts Slowing, Revenue Disparities Persist Across Countries
Corporate income tax (CIT) rate reductions are slowing, with wide disparities in revenue shares from the tax continuing to mark...
Sep 15, 20252 min read


UK and US Announce Landmark Nuclear Pact Promising Jobs, Energy Security, and Innovation
The United Kingdom and the United States are preparing to seal a groundbreaking nuclear energy agreement designed to accelerate the...
Sep 15, 20253 min read


Fitch Upgrades 2025 Global Growth Outlook to 2.4% Despite Signs of U.S. Slowdown
Fitch Ratings has revised its global economic outlook, lifting its 2025 growth forecast to 2.4 per cent, a 0.2 percentage point...
Sep 11, 20253 min read


Cyprus Tax Reform Sparks Mixed Reactions from Business Community
As the public consultation on Cyprus’ forthcoming tax reform concludes today, two of the country’s leading business bodies—the Cyprus...
Sep 10, 20252 min read


Oil Prices Slip but Head Toward Weekly Gains Amid Demand Concerns and Russian Supply Uncertainty
Crude oil prices eased on Friday but remained on track to post weekly gains, as markets weighed declining demand in the United States at...
Sep 4, 20252 min read
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