EM News Wire

Google's formal Pakistan entry sparks debate over US giant's motives

Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, Semicon Taiwan, Shein listing

A purple yam from the Philippines gives matcha a run for its money in Japan

BMW motorcycle unit pursues collaboration with India, China rivals: CEO

Vanguard vs. Schwab: These International ETFs Are AI Bets in Disguise

Developed markets outpaced emerging economies over the past year, but both funds may be leaning on the same trade. Here's how to think about fit for your portfolio.

Suzuki launches 'kei'-sized model in Brunei, made in Pakistan

Casio targets India's growing watch market with affordable models

Brewing inequality: the unseen cost of Sri Lanka's Ceylon Tea

Young hawkers bring new life to Singapore food tradition

Algonquin Power to sell 64% stake in Chilean utility Suralis for $126M

China's hypercompetition goes global as Beijing frets over backlash

Japan's Sumitomo joins copper-gold mine project in Chile

Treasury moves to sanction UAE branch of Egyptian bank over Iran ties

Banque Misr UAE processed about $1.8 billion over two years for some 100 companies that are potentially part of Iran's shadow banking network, Treasury said.

Yamaha rolls out high-end motorcycle in India as riders go upmarket

China’s super-rich fled Singapore. Now they want to come back

Wealthy Chinese are reconsidering Singapore as Beijing’s offshore wealth scrutiny and geopolitical risks make alternatives less attractive.

Iran calls for global pushback against U.S. sanctions, says diplomacy 'isn't impossible'

Iran said the conflict in the Gaza Strip has to end, Israel has to withdraw from Lebanon and also halt its attacks on Syria.

BYD profit rebounds as overseas sales offset China slowdown

Russian forces intensify attacks in Donetsk as Ukraine lauds fresh EU push to unlock frozen assets

Russia claims advances toward Sloviansk and Kramatorsk as fighting intensifies in Donetsk.

OpenAI rolls out ads on select ChatGPT plans in India to boost monetization, support wider access

Ads have been rolled out for free users and those on the 399 rupee ($4) per month 'Go' plan.

DeepSeek looks for fresh capital as founder’s quant empire navigates China’s choppy IPO market

High-Flyer Quant, which bankrolled DeepSeek, has come to the fore, making a push into new listings as it chases returns in China's red-hot IPO market.

Temasek-backed investor behind Unitree pitches Singapore as Chinese robots' path to U.S.

As Washington shuts out Chinese robotics, a Temasek-backed VC bets that startups with genuine development in the city-state can still reach American buyers.

CIA chief John Ratcliffe reportedly made secretive Moscow trip to warn Russia against attacking NATO

Russia and Ukraine have intensified long-range drone and missile strikes as fears of further escalation grow.

'Too much too quickly': Indonesia's growth ambitions questioned by economists

Indonesia has set an ambitious growth target, but economists aren't sure it can get there while keeping the deficit in check.

China industrial profits growth cools to slowest in seven months as economic slowdown deepens

China's industrial profits growth in July slowed to its weakest pace this year, as soft demand and a broader slowdown in the economy weighed on manufacturers.

Inside India newsletter: U.S., Russia vie for a bigger slice of the world’s third-largest energy market

U.S. and Russia are competing to assert dominance in the world's third largest energy market.

Trump's Saudi nuclear deal reaches Congress as experts warn of proliferation risk

Some Democratic lawmakers and nonproliferation advocates have criticized the pact for not including a permanent prohibition on enrichment or reprocessing.

From military alliance to economic partnership: How Trump is redefining U.S.-South Korea ties

Trump last Sunday instructed the Pentagon to cut military drills because they were "costly" and send "inappropriate and hostile" signals to North Korea.

Ukraine is targeting Russia’s retail giants. Ozon is the next economic pressure point

Kyiv says the attacks are aimed at disrupting Russian supply chains and inflicting further pressure on Putin's wartime economy.

This $105 Billion Vanguard Fund Warns It Could Become a Bet on a Single Stock

A single line buried in Vanguard's prospectus reveals how a $105 billion emerging markets fund can quietly transform into a concentrated bet on one company without any vote, any warning, and no action required from fund managers.

Dollar at 3-Month Lows on Treasury Buyback Plans: ETF Strategies to Play

A weaker dollar and rising Treasury yields could create opportunities across inverse-dollar, gold, commodity, emerging-market and large-cap ETFs.

Should You Add Emerging Market ETFs to Your Portfolio Now?

Is it time to look beyond the U.S. markets? Improving flows and dollar weakness are putting emerging market ETFs in focus.

Which International ETF Is the Better Buy: Schwab's Developed Markets SCHF or iShares' Emerging Markets IEMG?

SCHF offers lower fees and higher dividend yield, while IEMG provides concentrated emerging-market exposure with stronger 1-year returns.

Which International ETF is the Better Buy: VEA or EEM?

Vanguard's fund charges just 0.03% annually versus iShares' 0.72%, and has delivered stronger five-year returns with less volatility.

Nu Holdings Jumps 10% to a Five-Month High, StoneCo Drops 6% as Nubank Breaks From the Pack

Nubank just posted a result that sent its stock to a five-month high while every fintech peer around it fell flat or dropped hard, and the reason why reveals something important about where Latin American banking is heading.

U.S. Dollar to Slip Ahead? ETFs in Focus

The U.S. dollar could face downside risks as cooling inflation and softer jobs data reduce Fed rate-hike bets. Here are ETF strategies to follow.

5 ETFs to Benefit From Cooling Inflation in the Near Term

Cooling inflation is easing Fed rate-hike fears, creating a favorable backdrop for growth, emerging-market, Asian and gold ETFs.

IXUS vs IEMG: Which International ETF Fits Your Portfolio in 2026?

IEMG surged 33.4% over one year but carries higher volatility and concentration risk. IXUS offers steadier returns with 4,477 holdings and a superior dividend yield.

Which Is the Better International ETF: State Street's Climate-Focused NZAC or iShares' Emerging Markets IEMG?

IEMG offers lower costs and higher yields, while NZAC delivered stronger five-year growth with less volatility.

SPGM vs EEM: Does Global Large Cap Diversification Beat Emerging Markets Focus in 2026?

SPGM's 0.09% expense ratio dwarfs EEM's 0.72%, while delivering stronger five-year returns and lower volatility despite EEM's recent 31% one-year surge.