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Beyond the Summit: Why BRICS Businesses Need Better Intelligence, Not Bigger Declarations

BRICS is gaining economic weight, but business confidence hinges on distinguishing diplomatic ambition from commercial reality, writes Ishan Jasuja, Founder & Director, Geoeconomic Strategy Unit BRICS is becoming too economically important for

October 7, 2026

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Asia’s Growth Holds Firm As AI Boom Builds

East Asia and the Pacific is forecast to grow 4.5% in 2026, with AI-related activity supporting growth while skills and adoption remain challenges….reports Asian Lite News Desk East Asia and the Pacific

October 7, 2026

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AI, Energy, Debt: IMF’s Big Global Warning

IMF AI energy debt warning highlights growing risks to global growth as Kristalina Georgieva urges policymakers to tackle inflation, energy shocks and debt….reports Asian Lite News Desk Global economic growth is facing

October 7, 2026

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Bhutan’s 770 MW Power Play With Adani

Adani Power and Bhutan’s DGPC will develop the 770 MW Chamkharchhu-I project, strengthening energy ties and opening the door to power exports to India….reports Asian Lite News Desk Adani Power and Bhutan’s

October 6, 2026

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Why Pakistan Remains a High-Risk Bet for Lenders

Record Eurobond sale highlights investor confidence but high borrowing costs expose deep economic and political risks….reports Asian Lite News Desk Pakistan’s record $3 billion Eurobond sale has been presented by the government

September 8, 2026

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Musk Sounds AI Power Alarm

Elon Musk has told a G20 gathering that artificial intelligence could expand the global economy by 20% to 30%, adding an estimated $20 trillion to $30 trillion in annual output…reports Asian Lite

September 2, 2026

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G20 Finance Leaders Gather As Global Growth Tops Agenda

Finance chiefs confront trade disputes, mounting debt and economic uncertainty at US-hosted meeting..reports Asian Lite News Desk Finance ministers and central bank governors from the world’s largest economies are gathering in the

August 31, 2026

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Bank Holiday Benefits Paid Early

Millions of people will receive benefit payments early because of the August bank holiday. Payments due on Monday, 31 August, will instead be made on Friday, 28 August, the Government has confirmed…reports

August 18, 2026

Economy·UK News

Don’t Tax Banks, Dimon Warns Healey

JPMorgan Chase chief Jamie Dimon has warned Chancellor John Healey that higher taxes on banks could drive financial services jobs away from Britain…reports Asian Lite News Desk JPMorgan Chase chief Jamie Dimon

August 18, 2026

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World Bank Warns Pakistan Over Balochistan Fund Diversion

The World Bank has warned Pakistan that redirecting funds from a flood-hit housing programme in Balochistan could deepen poverty among vulnerable households….reports Asian Lite News Desk The World Bank has warned Pakistan

August 17, 2026

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