Malaysia, Singapore deepen ties with new economic zone – DW – 01/13/2025

Malaysia and Singapore last week signed an agreement to establish the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) in Malaysia’s southernmost Johor state, just north of Singapore. The initiative is designed to attract global investment and ease the cross-border flow of goods and people between the two countries, while leveraging the strengths of both to deepen economic … Read more

Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies enter the debate of the legislative elections in Argentina

This 2025, Argentina holds legislative elections, a electoral event where the debate on bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies is already present. Analysts have begun to question whether there is a “gap” between Argentines’ knowledge of these assets and what politicians offer. The Argentine political analyst Edgardo Ferreyra consider that there is a significant gap between people’s … Read more

India’s Modi inaugurates strategic tunnel in disputed Kashmir

Jammu, India – India’s Prime Minister on Monday inaugurated a tunnel in the north-east of disputed Kashmir that will provide year-round access to the city that is isolated by heavy snowfall every winter. The $932 million project includes a second tunnel and a series of bridges and high mountain roads that will connect Kashmir with … Read more

This is how the European leather bag market is developing

According to a statement from Expo Riva Shoes & Gardabags, this emerges from figures from the Dutch Center for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries (CBI). France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and Austria are the largest markets within Europe. Poland is also characterized by significant growth in recent years (including imports from developing … Read more

More than $2 billion worth of traders were liquidated last week

The bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency market experienced a week of strong liquidations of leveraged positions. These were for a total of 2.3 billion dollars (USD), counting from Monday, January 6 to Sunday, January 12. 75% of the liquidations corresponded to long positions (long), that is, operations that invested due to the rise of crypto assets. … Read more

South Korea, Japan stress importance of security ties and US – DW – 01/13/2025

The foreign ministers of Japan and South Korea met in Seoul on Monday to discuss strengthening their ties amid growing regional security challenges and major political turmoil in South Korea. Japan’s Takeshi Iwaya visited Seoul as the country grapples with the impeachment and possible detention of President Yoon Suk Yeol, who briefly imposed martial law … Read more

Blood on the market! Which cryptocurrencies are resisting the fall best?

BGB and XRP stand out in a red-tinted market. The fall of bitcoin, which is approaching 90,000, drags altcoins down. The bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency market is dyed red. At the time of this publication, within the top 100 by market capitalization, there are cryptocurrencies with more than 40% weekly decline. The tokens a16z (A16Z), … Read more

New addition to ANWR Garant Austria

Alfred Pußwald strengthens the team of the Austrian group ANWR Garant Austria. As a dealer consultant and supplier manager, he will be responsible for the areas of goods and advice and act as an interface between the group, suppliers and dealers. He has been in the shoe industry for over 25 years and was, among … Read more

Los Angeles firefighter loses home in Eaton fire

Deadly blazes have been raging in the Los Angeles area for a week as firefighters continue efforts to bring the blaze under control, which had killed at least 24 people as of Sunday. Authorities say more than 7,000 structures have been hit by the blaze, called the Eaton Fire, including a firefighter’s home. VOA’s Jenia … Read more

European barefoot shoe fair starts at the end of July

The first edition of the “Barefoot – European Shoe Fair” will take place from July 31st to August 3rd, 2025. This is organized by Messe Offenbach together with the HDSL Federal Association of the Shoe and Leather Goods Industry. Around 60 German and international exhibitors are planned for the first edition; the offering includes barefoot … Read more