World - International Business Weekly

US Insolvency Debate Grows After Treasury Data

Treasury report shows U.S. liabilities far exceed assets in 2025 Government records $47.78 trillion liabilities against $6.06 trillion assets Unfunded social insurance obligations exceed $88 trillion over 75 years GAO…

EXPLAINED: Why the Yen’s Safe-Haven Status is Fading as Oil Shock Fears Return

The Japanese yen, long considered one of the world’s premier safe-haven currencies, has conspicuously failed to rally in the face of the US and Israel’s conflict with Iran, raising fresh…

Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026: The 51-100 list revealed

Papa’s, Mumbai, IndiaWorld’s 50 Best Restaurants Every March, the global food world turns its gaze eastward. On 12 March 2026, the organisers behind Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants released the opening…

Sanctions scrutiny reshapes offshore vessel strategies for Asian energy service firms

The landscape for Asian offshore energy service firms is undergoing significant change as the global sanctions environment surrounding Russian energy projects becomes more complex and far-reaching. Increasing scrutiny from U.S.…

Asia Stocks Rise Despite Nvidia Letdown

• Asian shares rise as Nvidia results meet forecasts• Nasdaq, S&P 500 futures dip after earnings• Yen steadies after Bank of Japan policy comments• Oil prices rise ahead of U.S.-Iran…

Public Storage Shifts HQ To Texas

Public Storage relocating headquarters from California to Frisco, Texas Company cites talent access and corporate reorganisation Glendale operations to continue; job transfer numbers undisclosed Move aligns with broader corporate migration…

Indonesia Spending Surges 26% In January

Indonesia posted January deficit of 54.6 trillion rupiah. Government spending rose 26% year-on-year in January. Revenues increased 20.5%, reaching 172.7 trillion rupiah. Free meals programme drove higher social spending. Early…

U.S. Growth Slows To 1.4% In Q4

U.S. fourth-quarter GDP grew 1.4%, below estimates. Government shutdown reduced growth by about one point. Core PCE inflation increased 3% year-over-year in December. Full-year 2025 GDP expanded 2.2%, down from…

Christopher Aleo returns to Davos as finance weighs growth, sustainability and emerging markets

As global policymakers and business leaders gather once again in the Swiss Alps for the annual World Economic Forum, Christopher Aleo, chief executive of iSwiss Bank, is set to take…

Architecture of slow luxury: Finding a soulful oasis in the heart of Colombo

Architecture of slow luxury: Finding a soulful oasis in the heart of Colombo In the heart of Colombo, where the tropical humidity meets the salt-tinged breeze of the…

Meet Dilshan Sirisena, the man bringing Sri Lanka’s heart to the world, one experience at a time

Dilshan with a guest From the moment I landed in Sri Lanka early in August, I felt it: the warm hospitality, the gentle rhythm of the island, and the subtle…

From coast to culinary keystone: How Wijesekera brothers shaped Zephyr Ceylon [Interview]

Mahen Wijesekera and Chethaka Wijesekera Born and raised amid the turquoise waves and sandy stretches of Sri Lanka’s southern coast, brothers Mahen Wijesekera and Chethaka Wijesekera fused early memories of beachfront…

Emerging destinations: Asia’s cocktail renaissance

Emerging destinations: Asia’s cocktail renaissance50Best I think this year’s list really shows how the craft and appreciation of cocktails have grown since Asia’s 50 Best Bars first launched in 2016.…

Vietnam’s Textile Industry Breaks Records with Export Momentum

Vietnam’s textile and garment industry is on track to meet an ambitious export target of US$47-48 billion by the end of 2025, driven by strong order flows and global expansion.…

Vietnam Rolls Out Ambitious Infrastructure Plan for Economic Expansion

Vietnam has launched an ambitious plan for housing and infrastructure development, supported by investments equal to 10% of its GDP. This comes in an attempt to boost the economy and…