Armenia’s recent parliamentary elections reinforce Prime Minister Pashinyan’s EU-oriented agenda, with major implications for the country’s fintech, digital banking, and cybersecurity sectors.
The US has imposed new sanctions on Cuban President Diaz-Canel and Raul Castro's family, intensifying pressure amid worsening diplomatic ties and economic challenges on the island.
Violent clashes erupted in Belgrade during student protests against the Serbian government, raising concerns over political stability and its impact on the digital economy and fintech sector.
The new EU-Mexico trade deal removes tariffs and trade barriers, fostering fintech growth, digital banking, and cross-border payments between the two economies.
Recent rebel attacks in DR Congo’s Ituri province have caused significant casualties and highlight challenges to fintech growth and digital infrastructure development in the region.
Renewed Iranian missile and drone strikes on the UAE threaten regional security, trade routes, and the stability of the Gulf's burgeoning fintech and digital economy sectors.
The US-mediated truce extension between Israel and Lebanon offers potential stability to enhance fintech and digital economy growth in the region.
Uzbekistan's March car sales rose 19% month-on-month, boosting prospects for fintech growth in digital payments and auto financing sectors.
Tashkent’s markets achieved significant profit increases in 2025, driving growth in digital payment adoption and fintech innovation across the city’s retail sectors.