February 18: Taiwan Budget Push Signals SME, Defense Tailwinds
For HK investors, Taiwan budget 2026 signals potential gains for defense suppliers and SMEs as Lai Ching-te advances defense bills, wage hikes, and SME tax relief.
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Spoofing Scams Surge: Revolut, eGov PH Warnings — February 18
Spoofing scams surge on February 18: Revolut scam calls in Ireland and eGov PH spoofing raise fraud, compliance, and support risks. What Swiss investors should watch now.
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February 17: Rubio Backs Orban, Stoking EU Policy Risk on Energy, Ukraine
Marco Rubio backs Viktor Orban, raising EU energy and Ukraine policy risk that could shift flows, strain sanctions unity, and fuel US-EU frictions. What US investors should watch now.
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Stephen Kinnock Trend, February 17: UK Local Vote U-turn Fuels Policy Risk
Stephen Kinnock trend: UK government U-turn restores May 2026 local elections across 30 English councils. Investors face higher policy risk affecting budgets, procurement, and devolution timelines.
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Venezuela Oil Outlook, February 17: Arrest of U.S. Adviser Jolts Reentry Plans
Venezuela oil outlook: Romero’s detention heightens Venezuela political risk, clouds PDVSA reform, and may slow foreign capital and supply reentry. What U.S. investors should watch now.
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February 18: Chirag Goti Protests in Surat Put Law-and-Order Risk in Focus
Chirag Goti protests in Surat on Feb 18 spotlight law-and-order risks, fresh FIRs, and a Rs 50 lakh extortion case. What investors should watch and how to position.
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February 18: Japan-China Rift Widens as Beijing Tightens Rare-Earths
Japan China relations sour on Feb 18 as Beijing tightens rare earth export curbs and travel limits. We assess risks for Japan’s tech, autos, and tourism, and investor steps.
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February 18: Higashihiroshima Murder Puts Japan Home Security in Focus
Higashihiroshima murder on Feb 18 spotlights Japan home security demand, suspected arson risks, and Hiroshima police investigation updates. Investor takeaways and policy signals.
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United Nations February 18: High Seas Treaty in Force; Japan Skips Peace Council
UN high seas treaty takes effect on Feb 18, reshaping oversight of shipping, fisheries, energy, and biotech. Japan will attend the Feb 19 Peace Council meeting without joining or funding.
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Bosnia & Herzegovina Hydrogen Plan, February 17: EU Supply Tenders Ahead
Bosnia and Herzegovina hydrogen partnership sets up 2026–2027 tenders. What US investors should track across EPC, electrolyzers, storage, and EU clean-fuel corridors.
