Daily Growth Insights

ASEAN international engagement continues to gain momentum as regional leaders participate in major global economic summits and reinforce diplomatic and trade relations with European partners.

The Canadian government is engaged in active discussions about how to respond to a growing scandal over AI-generated sexual abuse material on the social media platform X — raising questions about law, policy, online safety, and the limits of current regulations.

In 2026, global markets remain focused on currency shifts, with the U.S. dollar’s movements playing a central role in shaping trade, investment, and macroeconomic outlooks.

The Philippines is facing one of its most significant political scandals in recent history, as allegations of corruption tied to flood control infrastructure projects involve lawmakers, former legislators, and public uproar. This crisis has sparked protests, legal action, and deep public distrust in government.

The New START nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia expires on 5 February 2026. With no successor negotiations underway, experts warn that the lapse could weaken global nuclear restraint amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Corruption investigations linked to the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics have placed sponsorship bids and public infrastructure projects under scrutiny, raising renewed concerns about transparency and governance in large-scale international sporting events.