Asia & Pacific Intelligence Brief — Monday, June 15, 2026
Asia Intelligence Brief for Monday: markets hit fresh records on a chip rally just as the Bank of Japan prepares...
June 15, 2026Section
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Africa Intelligence Brief — Monday, June 15, 2026
Africa Intelligence Brief for Monday: new IMF rankings show Congo closing in on Africa's biggest economies, even as an Ebola...
June 15, 2026
Lesotho’s $6.2 Billion Kobong Project Bets on Hydropower and AI
The Lesotho Kobong project, a $6.2 billion US-backed deal, pairs 1,200 MW of hydropower with an AI data centre. Here's...
June 15, 2026
São Paulo Now Outranks Florence as a World Culture Capital
A global survey ranks São Paulo among the world's ten best cities for art and culture, ahead of Florence and...
June 15, 2026
Mali’s Fuel Blockade Tightens the Siege on Bamako
The Mali fuel blockade by al-Qaeda-linked JNIM has choked Bamako, torched 300+ tankers and stalled the economy. Here's why it...
June 15, 2026
Coris Holding Tightens Its Grip on Cape Verde’s Biggest Bank
Coris Holding has lifted its stake in Cape Verde's biggest bank to 62.25%, a South-South deal that buys out a...
June 15, 2026
Egypt’s MNT-Halan Hits $1.4 Billion as Its Biggest Bank Buys In
MNT-Halan has hit a $1.4 billion valuation after Al Ahly Capital, tied to the National Bank of Egypt, took its...
June 15, 2026
Key Market Events for the Week of June 15–19, 2026
Six central banks announce rate decisions in one week. Fed holds at 3.75% expected Wed 2 PM ET amid 4.2%...
June 14, 2026
South Africa Wins First Fitch Upgrade in 21 Years as Fiscal Discipline Pays Off
The South Africa Fitch upgrade of June 5, 2026 lifted the country from BB- to BB, its first in 21...
June 14, 2026