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Russia’s gold reserves have reached a record-breaking value of US$310.72 billion, a significant increase of 57% from the previous year. According to data released by the Central Bank of Russia as of November 30th, this marks the fourth consecutive month of…
Hong Kong has made a strong comeback as the global leader in Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) for the first time since 2019. This resurgence comes on the heels of a record number of A+H listings and a robust pipeline of over 300 applicants. This return to form…
During the previous academic year, U.S. higher education institutions saw an unprecedented influx of nearly 25,600 students from Vietnam. As such, Vietnam now holds the title of being the fifth most significant source of international students for the United…
Approximately 40% of significant online shopping portals in South Korea utilize proprietary algorithms to order product reviews, but the metrics behind these rankings are not publicly disclosed. This lack of transparency has caused some concerns about…
Malaysia has made impressive strides in the realm of global economic competitiveness, climbing 11 spots to secure the 23rd position in the 2025 World Competitiveness Ranking—the country’s highest ranking since 2020. According to the Ministry of Investment,…
While the city-state claimed the fourth spot in the rankings, Singapore’s 81 companies amassed an impressive US$637 billion in revenue last year, according to a recent report by a prominent U.S. business magazine. This staggering sum represents a third of the…
A recent study has delved into the digital transformation of Swiss retail banks, shedding light on their efforts to enhance digital services. For yet another year, Switzerland’s last major bank, UBS, has maintained its position at the top of the…
The latest index from StartupBlink ranks Singapore as a vibrant player in the global startup arena, trailing behind Israel, Britain, and the United States. Since 2020, Singapore’s ascent has been remarkable, jumping 12 spots to become one of the…
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