Japan says progress made on $550 billion investment pact with U.S.
Japan says progress made on $550 billion investment pact with U.S.
Japan's trade minister discusses progress on $550 billion investment pact with the U.S.
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Japan says progress made on $550 billion investment pact with U.S.
Japan's trade minister discusses progress on $550 billion investment pact with the U.S.
COP17 in Mongolia wraps up with 1.3 billion dollars of Green Investment Pledge
The 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification concluded in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, with a $1.3 billion pledge for 23 green projects across five continents.

Bitfinex Securities has listed five tokenized notes, issued through Luxembourg’s ORO (II) fund, offering eligible non-U.S. investors exposure to publicly traded Bitcoin treasury companies like Strategy and Metaplanet.

Donald Trump Jr.-linked 1789 Capital is reportedly investing $300 million in Polymarket, a blockchain-based prediction market, as part of a $1 billion funding round that values the platform at $21 billion.

Foreign investors are projected to increase their holdings in China A-shares, though the rate of buying is expected to decelerate from the record surge observed in the first half of the year, according to a UBS analyst.

Ireland's new tax-advantaged investment accounts will exclude crypto and derivatives, while offering tax benefits for stocks, bonds, and ETFs.

Temasek supports SIA's investment in Air India despite reported losses.

Historically, most investors used the 60/40 portfolio model, combining stocks and bonds. However, smart money is now moving into alternatives, such as real assets for income, inflation protection, and upside potential.

Capital B, a Euronext Growth-listed bitcoin treasury company, has raised €21 million ($24 million) in a private placement backed by Blockstream’s Adam Back and asset manager TOBAM.
Uganda: Gen Muhoozi, Tyrese Gibson Discuss Uganda Tourism, Investment
Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met American actor Tyrese Gibson to discuss promoting Uganda's tourism and attracting international investment.
Sovereign Tech Agency investing €508,640 in Flatpak for app sandboxing and new features.

Bitfinex Securities raises $50M for Alkemya's nickel project in tokenized form.
Scam losses in Singapore fell to $410.6 million in the first half of 2026, from over $500 million during the same period in 2025. The authorities recovered over $97 million and issued restriction orders to limit transaction capabilities of stubborn scam victims.
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal has pitched India as a trusted and tariff-friendly base for Japanese firms. He highlighted India's long list of FTAs, the possibility of Japanese companies using preferential tariffs to set up a base, and positioned India as a s…

Strive, a public asset manager, purchased 1,110 Bitcoin worth around $87.5 million while issuing more common and preferred shares to fund its treasury strategy. The company's Bitcoin holdings increased 5.5% between August 17 and August 21.

Egypt has established a private free zone for the Fujairah Alamein Oil and Gas Company in New Alamein, a Mediterranean city, to store and trade crude oil and petroleum products. The zone will cover approximately 738,000 square meters and will host facilities specialising …
Egypt's Foreign Affairs Minister Badr Abdelatty and Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk met to enhance economic diplomacy, aiming to attract investment and boost exports through diplomatic missions abroad.

Ekiti State is seeking up to $500 million in industrial and trade investment from Egypt to accelerate its industrialisation efforts and create jobs.

Ekiti State is targeting $500m in industrial and trade investment from Egypt to accelerate its industrialisation efforts and create jobs, following a recent five-day mission.
Nigeria Eyes $50 Billion Offshore Oil and Gas Investment Boom
Nigeria aims to attract $50 billion in offshore oil and gas investments, driven by the implementation of its Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). This initiative seeks to reverse declining production and unlock vast deepwater resources.

Pakistan seeks to expand exports of agricultural and food products to Saudi Arabia, exploring new trade, investment, and private-sector partnerships.

BlackRock views Bitcoin as a ‘low-correlation diversifier’ despite a 50% drop from $126K. The asset manager attributes the decline to cascading liquidations as leverage was purged from the market.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit South Korea and Indonesia from August 19 to 22, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry. During his visit to Indonesia, Wang will chair the first meeting of the China-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue and attend the s…

MoonPay has integrated Cash App Pay as a payment option for cryptocurrency purchases, allowing eligible US customers to fund transactions using their Cash App balances.
Libya Seeks Up to $40 Billion to Boost Oil Output to 2 Million Bpd
Libya is reportedly seeking up to $40 billion in investment to significantly increase its crude oil production capacity to 2 million barrels per day (bpd).

Alex Zhou, managing partner at Qiming Venture Partners, shares his views on the AI market, emphasizing the importance of revenue and commercial deployment in sustaining valuations. He cautions against market enthusiasm and encourages investors to stick to their investment…
Otedola raises First HoldCo stake to 27.49% with fresh N20.7 billion share purchase
Femi Otedola, Chairman of First HoldCo Plc, increased his stake in the banking group to 27.49% by acquiring 147.7 million new shares worth N20.7 billion. This significant purchase was made through Calvados Global Services Limited.
Carbon Capture’s Biggest Problem Isn’t Capturing Carbon
The article discusses the challenges faced by carbon capture technology, highlighting that the biggest problem is not capturing carbon but rather the lack of infrastructure and investment to support its widespread adoption.

Pakistan's long-delayed refinery modernization program is moving toward implementation, with five domestic refineries planning combined investments of around $4.5 billion to $5 billion in green fuel, capacity expansion, and other upgrades.

Despite solid returns, catastrophe bonds (Cat Bonds) present hidden risks for investors, including high concentration in US-based natural disasters and significant fees that erode returns.