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Taiwan’s cabinet approved a supplementary defence budget of NT$145.7 billion (US$4.6 billion), raising total 2024 defence spending above NT$1 trillion for the first time and increasing the defence budget as a share of GDP to 3.83%.

Russia's oil revenue declined to a six-month low in August due to falling Urals export prices, reducing fiscal resources available for the government's war efforts in Ukraine.

Wall Street dealers anticipate a record high in September for high-grade US corporate bond sales, with rising yields motivating blue-chip companies to accelerate borrowing to avoid higher funding costs.

Equinox, a private luxury gym chain, is in refinancing talks to reduce debt and increase cash for expansion and lower interest costs.

Pakistan is diversifying funding sources after the UAE declined to renew a $3 billion bilateral loan, highlighting its exposure to bilateral financing risks.

Taiwan proposed a funding package exceeding $13 billion to secure liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies amid geopolitical disruptions, aiming to protect electricity users after a price freeze expires.

BBVA SA suggests the Chinese yuan could gain traction as a funding currency for carry trades if the Bank of Japan proceeds with additional interest-rate hikes, as widely anticipated.

Six Ebola checkpoints in the northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo ceased reporting due to unpaid staff, indicating a breakdown in public health infrastructure funding or administration.

The article highlights Europe's need for economic growth to fund defense capabilities amid geopolitical threats, framing growth as critical for continental security.

Shadow lenders in India are preparing to issue at least 100 billion rupees ($1.1 billion) in local-currency bonds as early as next week to secure borrowing costs before potential increases.

Australian property developer Bathla Group, already insolvent, has a 24-hour deadline to negotiate short-term funding with creditors to avoid collapse.

House Republicans introduced a proposal to restructure the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a federal agency currently facing legal challenges and budget cuts under the Trump administration.