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Tensions Mount in the Middle East: countries close to conflict

Articles / Conflict, Due Diligence, Geopolitics, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, Red Sea, risks, Saudi Arabia, supply chains, Syria, Turkey, UAE, United States of America, Yemen / 07/2025

Washington’s 22 June strikes on Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan crippled centrifuge halls and auxiliary power systems, shaving, by Tehran’s own estimate, several months off its enrichment timetable and forcing emergency repairs under international scrutiny. Yet the underlying capability endures, IAEA data show Iran now holds more than 9 tons of enriched uranium, including enough 60 [...]

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Vietnam’s quiet rise amid global realignment

Articles / China, Due Diligence, economic growth, Geopolitics, Southeast Asia, tariffs, USA, Vietnam, world trade / 07/2025

Since 2007 when Vietnam joined the World Trade Organisation (WTO), this Southeast Asian nation has produced seven-fold straight growth up to 2022 in imports and exports combined. There was a drop of 6.6% in 2023 due to lower demand in exports from the US and EU, but that demand quickly recovered by 2024. That Vietnam

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The Vanishing Banknote: a world without cash

Articles / Anti-Money Laundering, cash, cashless economy, control, credit payment, currency, digital payments, Due Diligence, Fraud, global payments, Monetary, privacy, transactions / 06/2025

In 2025, consumers have more ways to pay than ever before, but not all options are created equal. While credit and debit cards remain the dominant method in many developed markets, mobile apps, QR codes and Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services have surged in popularity, especially among the younger demographics. Mastercard’s 2024 report notes

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South Africa: the state power crisis and civil unrest risk

Articles / BRICS, civil unrest, Due Diligence, Economy, Infrastructure, political instability, risks, South Africa, unemployment, volatile / 06/2025

South Africa’s economy in 2025 continues to struggle, with weak growth and mounting structural pressures. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has downgraded growth forecasts to approximately 1.2% for the year. Reuters confirm the government’s official forecast has also been lowered, as electricity supply constraints and tariff hikes weigh on businesses and consumers

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Kazakhstan: The Eurasian Trade Pivot

Articles / Asia, China, Due Diligence, economic growth, energy markets, Europe, Foreign investment, Geopolitics, Industrial, Kazakhstan, risks, Sanctions, Turkey, USA / 06/2025

Kazakhstan enters mid-2025 in a somewhat different position from previous years. The economy is showing signs of stable growth, with the World Bank projecting GDP expansion driven by non-oil sectors, and revived investor interest. Inflation has eased, and fiscal buffers have been replenished following earlier shocks from the pandemic and energy price volatility. While hydrocarbons

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The Future of Work has arrived: is your job future proof?

Articles / AI, automation, Business, career, Due Diligence, economic growth, Economy, employment, machines, manufacturing, social engineering, unemployment / 06/2025

The foundation of modern employment, study hard, secure a job, build a stable life, is eroding fast. Technological progress, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, is breaking down the old economic model that tied individual effort to secure long term work. From logistics to legal services, tasks considered immune to disruption are now being

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The UAE’s Rise and Reach: not to be underestimated

Articles / authoritarian, Due Diligence, economic growth, Foreign Affairs, Foreign investment, Geopolitics, Gulf, UAE, United Arab Emirates / 05/2025

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) used to rely heavily on oil to drive growth, but over the last decade, it has shifted its economic focus. In 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects the UAE’s GDP to grow by 4%, rising to 5% in 2026, outpacing both Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Most of this growth

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NORDALU APPOINTS KCS GROUP ASIA AS EXCLUSIVE SALES AGENT FOR ASIA

KCS Group Asia News / 05/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NordAlu Appoints KCS Group Asia as Exclusive Sales Agent for Asia. Strategic Partnership Enhances Market Entry and Growth Opportunities Across Asia. Neumünster, Germany / Hong Kong – May 22, 2025 – KCS Group Asia Ltd, a leading provider of sector entry intelligence and strategic market support, is pleased to announce its appointment

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China’s Opportunities: Western partners and allies

Articles / China, Due Diligence, economic growth, Europe, Foreign investment, Geopolitics, Global trade, manufacturing, trade relations, USA / 05/2025

The evolving rift between Washington and Beijing is reshaping international trade and diplomacy. As the United States promotes a strategy of "de-risking" from China, aimed at reducing economic exposure without complete disengagement, Beijing is reinforcing its position as a necessary global partner. China continues to be as open for business as ever, offering investment opportunities

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Urgent Cyber Alert – Ransomware and Cyber Attacks escalating to war-like levels

Articles / Cyber Attack, cyber awareness, Cyber Security, Due Diligence, global implications, International Security, Ransomware, security risks / 05/2025

We are issuing this urgent cyber alert in light of the dramatic surge in ransomware and cyber-attacks impacting organisations across the UK and Europe. The severity and sophistication of these attacks represent a significant escalation, moving beyond isolated incidents to what can only be described as a state of cyber warfare. Intelligence from both European

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Tensions Mount in the Middle East: countries close to conflict

Vietnam’s quiet rise amid global realignment

The Vanishing Banknote: a world without cash

South Africa: the state power crisis and civil unrest risk

Kazakhstan: The Eurasian Trade Pivot

The UAE’s Rise and Reach: not to be underestimated

NORDALU APPOINTS KCS GROUP ASIA AS EXCLUSIVE SALES AGENT FOR ASIA

China’s Opportunities: Western partners and allies

Urgent Cyber Alert – Ransomware and Cyber Attacks escalating to war-like levels

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