The South Korean National Assembly has passed the appointment of Han Seong-sook as the country’s new Prime Minister. The appointment makes Han the second woman to serve as Prime Minister in South Korea. The committee, dominated by the Democratic Party of Korea, issued a report approving the nomination after a series of hearings. This legislative … Read more
Iran has denied reports of a second round of direct negotiations with the United States, according to statements from its Foreign Ministry, even as conflicting signals emerge from within the Iranian government about the future of diplomatic engagement. The denial comes amid heightened volatility in global risk assets, with European equity markets experiencing sharp declines … Read more
China’s financial landscape is undergoing a subtle but significant shift in how capital reaches the real economy. Recent data reveals that the stock of social financing grew by 7.9% by the end of March, signaling a transition toward higher-quality financial support for the industrial and service sectors rather than sheer volume growth. This trend reflects … Read more