capital
Coverage of capital in the Nexus archive.
- Sri Lankan police say a deadly clash has broken out at a prison outside the capital
Sri Lankan police reported a deadly clash at a prison located outside the country's capital. The incident occurred as per information provided by the police.
- Rich nations must unleash land, labour, energy and capital
The article argues that wealthy nations should prioritize unleashing land, labor, energy, and capital to drive growth. It warns that policymakers' shift toward industrial interventionism risks overlooking these fundamental economic drivers.
- US 250th Independence Day: Trump takes center stage
The US is celebrating its 250th birthday with a fireworks display and military flyovers in the capital. President Donald Trump delivers a late-night address after thunderstorms prompted an evacuation order.
- Iran plans dayslong funeral for Supreme Leader Khamenei after war death
Iran is planning a multi-day funeral for Supreme Leader Khamenei following a war death, with the theocracy expecting millions to gather in the capital starting Saturday, similar to the 1989 burial of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.
- Declaring Mavigun as poll plank reveals Jagan’s political desperation, says MLA Somireddy
MLA Somireddy claims that declaring Mavigun as a poll plank reflects Jagan's political desperation. A TDP leader accuses the move of threatening significant investments in the capital.
- The tiny highway helping the capital's hedgehogs
A hedgehog highway, consisting of small holes and gaps, is being implemented to help hedgehogs move freely in the capital. The initiative aims to support urban hedgehog populations by creating safe passage networks.
- Bolivia declares state of emergency, escalating a 50-day blockade crisis
Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency, enabling military deployment nationwide to address a 50-day blockade crisis that has halted the economy. The declaration followed a deal with the main trade union federation to end protests causing shortages of food, medicine, and fuel in the capital.
- Raul Castro backs sweeping Cuba reforms to revive struggling economy
Raul Castro supports economic reforms to address Cuba's struggling economy under the US embargo. The proposed measures include expanding private investment, attracting capital from Cubans abroad, and reducing the state's role, with lawmakers expected to approve key changes this week.
- The price of risk is falling in a more dangerous world
Capital is flowing into insurance due to high returns and low volatility. However, some professionals express concerns about potential mispricing of risk.
- Stray dog attack in capital which left man with injured eye reignites questions on effectiveness of ABC programme
A stray dog attack in the capital left a man with an injured eye, prompting renewed scrutiny of the effectiveness of the ABC programme. The number of sterilisations has not significantly increased in recent months.
- Bolivia at a 'breaking point'? Government blames fugitive ex-leader for unrest
Bolivia's government claims the country is at a 'breaking point' due to nearly a month of anti-government protests and a blockade of the capital. Demonstrators are demanding the president's resignation, while the government blames a fugitive ex-leader for the unrest.
- A credible and safe path to Chinese financial liberalization
China's financial policymakers aim to enhance global capital market access, internationalize the renminbi, and build a trusted market infrastructure, but face risks of instability seen in other emerging economies, such as currency crises and capital volatility.
- Introducing SuperteamBlack, A Founder Success Program From Superteam
SuperteamBlack is a founder success program launched by Superteam to help founders access resources, capital, and distribution to scale beyond their local ecosystems. Applications and partnership opportunities are available through provided links.
- The wealth tax illusion: We cannot confiscate our way to prosperity
The article argues against wealth taxes, stating that wealth is active capital and government extraction disrupts economic growth. It claims confiscatory policies hinder prosperity rather than promote it.