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Nonresidents’ share in Russian sovereign Eurobonds down to 44.7% in Q1 — Central Bank

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The total share of Russian Eurobonds held by nonresidents declined by $163 mln in terms of par value to $16.144 bln in Q1 2023 https://tass.com/economy/1617715

US Supreme Court to hear dispute over Democratic bid for Trump hotel documents

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-743124

Taiwan inaugurates first heavy ion cancer therapy center

Taipei, May 15 (CNA) Taiwan’s first heavy ion therapy center for cancer treatment was inaugurated Monday at the Taipei Veterans General Hospital (TVGH) and hailed by President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) as a milestone in medical cooperation between Taiwan and Japan. https://focustaiwan.tw/sci-tech/202305150018

How Tabletop Exercises Aid Cyber Prepardness

Wall Street Journal Tabletop exercises can help build cyber resilience, but many companies have never conducted one. This paper looks at how companies can extract value and identify shortcomings. https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-tabletop-exercises-aid-cyber-prepardness-85f8d09a

Almost US$1.6 billion accumulated to deal with aftermath of Russia’s aggression

Pravda Ukraine The state budget has allocated UAH 61.6 billion [roughly US$1.6 billion] to the Fund for the Liquidation of the Consequences of Russia’s Armed Aggression. Source: Roksolana Pidlasa, Chairman of the Budget Committee of the Ukrainian Parliament, in a comment to Ekonomichna Pravda Details: This includes UAH 25. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/15/7402295/

European Commission presents economic forecast for Ukraine for the first time

Pravda Ukraine https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/15/7161709/

Turkey to hold second round of presidential elections, says Supreme Election Council

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the head of the Supreme Election Council, the turnout was 88.92% https://tass.com/society/1617707

China’s e-yuan trade push in Guangxi brings digital currency closer to Asean settlements as pilot programmes widen

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China is widening a roll-out of its central bank digital currency with more pilot programmes that could help the country bypass Western sanctions and undercut the US dollar’s dominance in global trade. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3220604/chinas-e-yuan-trade-push-guangxi-brings-digital-currency-closer-asean-settlements-pilot-programmes?utm_source=rss_feed

TPG Acquires Angelo Gordon in Renewed Credit Push

Wall Street Journal Transaction includes an earn-out based on alternative investment firm’s future financial performance, valued at up to $400 million. https://www.wsj.com/articles/tpg-acquires-angelo-gordon-in-renewed-credit-push-cbdca85f

Turkish Stocks, Bonds Slide as Election Heads to Runoff

Wall Street Journal Turkish stocks, bond prices and lira fell after an inconclusive presidential election result set the stage for a runoff later this month. https://www.wsj.com/articles/turkish-stocks-bonds-slide-as-election-heads-to-runoff-8217f138