Find out why China has set its lowest economic growth target in several decades for 2026 and how Beijing is trying to mitigate the consequences of the real estate crisis, weak domestic consumption, and external pressures, while simultaneously strengthening technology, industry, and state stimulus.
Find out why the latest data on weakening hiring in the U.S. and the renewed rise in oil prices have unsettled the markets. We bring an overview of official figures, warnings from the Federal Reserve, and the consequences for companies, households, and the decisions that will mark the coming weeks of the U.S. economy.
Find out what the decline in U.S. retail sales in January 2026 says about the state of household budgets, inflation, and the strength of personal consumption. We bring an overview of official data, the reasons for more cautious spending, and possible consequences for retailers, markets, and the broader U.S. economy.
Find out what the ISO 37301 certificate means, which AKD was the first in Croatia to obtain after an audit, and how the compliance monitoring system ties to the law in force from 1 October 2025. We explain what is checked, how risks are managed and why it matters for public trust. In a brief overview we highlight key elements: policies, procedures, training and reporting irregularities.
Find out what the Pesalink–PAPSS partnership brings: 24/7 cross-border transfers, settlement in local currencies and potentially lower remittance costs with less reliance on the dollar. We provide context on how PAPSS works in practice, what it means for Kenyan banks and companies, and what the limits and open questions are.
Find out how MG Motor in 2025 jumped to around 300,000 vehicles sold in Europe, why Hybrid+ hybrids pulled demand, and how the MG HS (EHS) and SUV ZS fit into the electrification trend. We also cover the role of the United Kingdom in sales, what the What Car? and Car of the Year 2026 awards mean, and the expansion of the network to 34 markets.