Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Evening 11-4-25

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Economic Integration and the Birth of a Parallel Trade Zone

Behind the headlines, the long-term significance lies in infrastructure:

• Eurasian Investment Corridors: The integration of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) with Russia’s Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) continues to mature, linking ports, railways, and pipelines under new governance structures that bypass Western banking.

• Mutual Reserves and Settlement Assets: Joint reserve pooling and bilateral bond issuance in yuan-ruble denominations are quietly building regional monetary independence — a step toward BRICS’ planned cross-border settlement currency.

• Digital Ruble & e-CNY Trials: Both nations’ central banks are advancing digital currency interoperability, signaling the coming fusion of CBDCs with commodity-backed settlement.

These shifts point to the steady formation of a multipolar trade block, united not by ideology, but by shared insulation from Western capital flows and regulatory systems.

Global Implications for Markets and Peace

• Markets: Expect continued divergence between Western and Eurasian financial instruments, with commodities-backed currencies gaining traction as liquidity alternatives to the dollar.

• Trade: Expansion of yuan and ruble trade corridors through Central and South Asia could gradually redefine the global trade balance — emphasizing resource-based, bilateral exchange over multilateral U.S.-dominated platforms.

• Peace: As China and Russia coordinate strategically, they establish economic peace frameworks that aim to stabilize regions through trade interdependence rather than military alliances.

• Global Reset: Each new investment accord and settlement mechanism between Beijing and Moscow advances the decentralization of global finance, the defining feature of the reset already underway.

What to Watch

• The scope of new bilateral projects announced at upcoming BRICS+ and SCO summits.

• Integration of Russian energy trade into CIPS and BRICS payment systems.

• Whether additional nations — particularly in Asia, Africa, and Latin America — adopt similar bilateral investment frameworks tied to yuan or ruble settlements.

• The next stage: linking trade corridors with digital finance and tokenized commodity exchanges.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• Modern Diplomacy

• Reuters – China/Russia Economy

• Global Times – Belt and Road/BRICS Coverage

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Dollarization as Strategy: U.S. Countermoves to BRICS De-Dollarization

Washington’s push for “main currency” dollar systems reveals the deepening financial fault lines shaping the next phase of global restructuring.

A Renewed Dollarization Campaign

The U.S. administration is reportedly pursuing “dollar main currency” policies in eight countries — Lebanon, Pakistan, Ghana, Turkey, Egypt, Venezuela, Zimbabwe, and Argentina.
This marks a deliberate move to expand the reach of the U.S. dollar as a geopolitical tool amid accelerating BRICS de-dollarization efforts.

• Washington sees dollar adoption as both economic stabilization and geopolitical containment.

• The effort aligns with the administration’s broader goal to secure U.S. influence in emerging markets.

• Experts confirm that these discussions have reached the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, signaling high-level policy intent.

Implication:
Dollarization functions not just as financial policy — but as currency diplomacy designed to reinforce U.S. leverage in the new multipolar environment.

White House Consultations and Strategic Intent

Johns Hopkins economist Steve Hanke, a noted authority on dollarization, was invited to brief senior U.S. officials on the feasibility and mechanisms of formal dollarization. Attendees reportedly included members of the Council of Economic Advisers, National Economic Council, and National Security Council.

Hanke described the meeting as “the equivalent of a graduate seminar.”

• U.S. officials showed deep interest in expanding global usage of the dollar, including through stablecoin initiatives.

• Analysts view this as a strategic response to BRICS nations’ push for digital-currency independence.

Eight Nations in Focus

Argentina is a central test case. U.S. discussions reportedly support President Javier Milei’s dollarization campaign — part of his promise to restore confidence and control hyperinflation.
Meanwhile, nations like Lebanon, Ghana, and Zimbabwe face chronic currency instability, making them susceptible to U.S.-backed dollarization frameworks.

Implication:
By stabilizing fragile economies under a dollarized regime, Washington can anchor influence in regions where BRICS seeks to expand trade and settlement in local currencies.

BRICS Counter-Move: Payment Sovereignty

BRICS nations are rapidly building their own digital settlement infrastructure — linking the digital ruble, yuan, and rupee within a shared ecosystem expected to launch between 2026–2027.
The bloc’s new system, BRICS Pay, enables cross-border transactions in local currencies, bypassing SWIFT and reducing dollar dependency.

• BRICS trade in U.S. dollars has dropped to roughly one-third of prior levels.

• Russia, China, and India are accelerating direct currency settlements.

• The shift represents monetary diversification, not immediate replacement of the dollar.

Implication:
This move solidifies parallel payment systems, fragmenting global finance into regional clusters — a defining feature of the emerging post-dollar order.

Trump Administration’s Tariff Threats

President Trump has directly linked tariff policy to defense of dollar dominance.
In February 2025, he warned that any BRICS member “that even mentions the destruction of the dollar” would face 150% tariffs.

Implication:
Economic coercion now substitutes for cooperative policy — highlighting how trade, currency, and sanctions have merged into one framework of financial warfare.

Global Reserve Shift and Structural Risk

The IMF reports the U.S. dollar’s share of global reserves has fallen from 85% in the 1970s to 58% by 2022.
While still dominant, the downward trajectory underscores the growing appeal of regional and digital alternatives.

• BRICS nations now settle a growing portion of trade outside the dollar.

• Brazil’s President Lula and Russia’s President Putin have both questioned dollar dependency.

• The Financial Times reports the U.S. sees these developments as direct threats to its strategic advantage.

Why It Matters

• Dollarization as Defense: The U.S. is expanding the dollar’s footprint to counter systemic erosion of its monetary power.

• BRICS’ Alternative Systems: The rise of BRICS Pay and digital currencies shows that payment sovereignty, not reserve currency battles, defines the next phase.

• Fragmentation of Finance: Competing systems — U.S. dollarization vs. BRICS digital rails — are creating a dual-track global economy.

• Global Reset Trajectory: These moves illustrate how monetary control is shifting from central dominance to distributed, bloc-based frameworks — a hallmark of the global financial reset now underway.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes. 

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Watcher.Guru – “US Pushes Dollar As Main Currency in Eight Countries to Counter BRICS” (Nov 2025)

• Financial Times – “Washington Eyes Countermeasures to BRICS Currency Plans” (Nov 2025)

• IMF – “Composition of Official Foreign Exchange Reserves (COFER)” (2025)

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Tuesday Evening 11-4-25

Sudan Orders A Halt To Imports Of Gasoline, Gas, And Kerosene
 
Energy  Economy News – Baghdad  Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani directed on Tuesday that imports of gasoline, gas and white oil be halted.
 
According to a document obtained by “Al-Eqtisad News”,   after the great efforts that continued for the past three years,
which resulted in the operation of the new oil refineries within the plan to achieve self-sufficiency,and for our local production of gasoline, gas oil (kerosene), white oil  to reach quantities that exceed local consumption rates, the Prime Minister directed that the import of these products be stopped, and the distribution agent and the oil products distribution company should control internal consumption and transfer the surplus for export.”
 
The document is below: 

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Financial Engineering: Between Theory And Practice
 
Economic 2025/11/03   Dr. Hamid Rahim Janani The wheel of innovations and creative ideas, in the context of   finding solutions to the problems accompanying economic activity,    has never known and will never know stillness.
 
This wheel has two paths: the   first is to stop the economic decline on the one hand, and the   second is to develop the production system on the other hand.
 
The first path is expressed by the    initial stages of transformation towards development, and      this is what is happening in developing countries. As for the second path, it is the pursuit of sustainable economic growth, and   this is what is happening in economically advanced countries.
 
Our topic under discussion   involves some simulation of the idea of ​​architecture, and   contributes to achieving the two paths mentioned in the introduction:     those engineering ideas in designs that have turned some buildings into artistic masterpieces,   and others that have made wonderful use of spaces  to   solve problems and   achieve a relatively high level of well-being for the residents.
 
Financial engineering is the process of   designing,   developing, and   implementing  innovative financial instruments and  mechanisms to    find creative solutions and    streamlined financial flows    that achieve high-level results in meeting set financial objectives.
 
The inputs for financial engineering processes include   financial derivatives such as bonds, sukuk, and  ther instruments, as well as   sovereign wealth funds,   etc.
 
Its tools used in operations are    mathematical models and    specialized computer programs, etc.
 
By combining inputs and tools, applied models have emerged, including   Market Neutral Funds),  (Hybrid Islamic Bonds),      (Call Option Pricing Model), and   many other innovations that   align with investors’ concerns and   address the   necessities of developing the work of financial markets and   other data.
 
In Iraq, we are in dire need of financial engineering, a    necessary step following fundamental transformations       in public financial performance.
 
These transformations include   restoring the role of financial oversight   to curb corruption,   strengthening financial governance,   finding ways to stop financial waste,   designing developmental objectives for fiscal policy and   directing financial resources towards achieving them, and   implementing technological transformation in financial operations, among others.

These are essential conditions    for establishing a developmental fiscal policy in Iraq.
 
Financial engineering then plays a crucial role in   creatively addressing problems with innovative solutions and   moving towards advanced financial performance      that achieves maximum results with minimal input— in other words,   financial efficiency and   high productivity in expenditure.
 
What has been presented is on the level of practical aspects.
 
As for finding theoretical concepts and programs with skill aspects, i.e.   finding human capital with a high ability to deal with the inputs and tools of financial engineering, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research   should open departments that specialize in teaching this aspect of public finance,   especially technical colleges with precise specializations, and    open postgraduate studies   to find a basis for localizing this type of science.    https://alsabaah.iq/123138-.html

Planning: Management Systems To Promote A Culture Of Quality And Improve Performance

Economic     2025/11/03   Baghdad: Sorour Al-Ali   The Ministry of Planning expressed its commitment to building   modern and   effective administrative systems    based on the principles of total quality management,   with the aim of promoting a culture of   quality and    improving the efficiency of government performance in state institutions.
 
The Undersecretary for Technical Affairs, Dr. Maher Hammad Johan, said at a meeting of the National Quality Committee held at the Ministry headquarters, which was attended by Al-Sabah newspaper:
 
“The interest in quality is not a temporary response,but a strategic commitment stemming from the Ministry’s belief that   quality is a fundamental driver for   achieving sustainable development,  raising the efficiency of government performance and      ensuring citizen satisfaction.”
 
Johan added that the Ministry of Planning is working onadopting an integrated quality policy based on three main pillars, most notably   developing institutional and human capabilities to keep pace with the requirements of the times, and   aligning national efforts with the best international standards and practices, in order to contribute to   achieving more    efficient and   transparent government performance.  

He pointed out that the  formation of the National Quality Committee represents an important institutional step to   unify efforts among state institutions in the field of quality, and to   lay the first foundations for building an integrated national system that      enhances government performance and     improves public services.
 
The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Planning affirmed the Ministry's support forall initiatives and programs aimed at    raising the level of quality in state institutions, calling for teamwork       to achieve the supreme national interest. 

Dulaimi, considered such meetings an   important milestone in the national effort to   establish the concepts of   quality and   institutional excellence in Iraq.

He commended the Ministry of Planning's efforts in unifying visions and coordinating efforts at the national level in this field.
 
Al-Dulaimi stated that the meeting is the   culmination of continuous efforts that began in 2017,  and a continuation of the work of the National Quality Policy Monitoring and Implementation Committee, which was reconstituted by Ministerial Order No. (2564 dated 3/9/2025) to operate within a unified framework encompassing all state institutions and to enhance cooperation between the public and private sectors with the aim of developing the level of national products and services.
 
He explained that the committee is a national platform that unites efforts and restores respect for institutional work, noting that the concept of quality is not limited to being a slogan, but is a behavior, practice and national responsibility that requires continuous commitment from all concerned parties.

He added that the Central Organization for Standardization and Quality Control bears a great responsibility in preparing specifications, standards and quality assurance in Iraq, and has worked to develop an integrated system that is consistent with international standards and keeps pace with scientific development to achieve comprehensive development.
 
He stressed that success in this path cannot be achieved by the efforts of one party alone, but rather through the cooperation of institutions, the unification of visions, and the shared belief that quality is the path to development, and development is the way to prosperity and progress.
 
Al-Dulaimi pointed out that the concept of quality is no longer limited to industrial sectors, but has come to include various aspects of life, from education and health to energy and the environment, 

noting that the National Quality Committee has developed a five-year strategy that extends between 2026 and 2030, which includes goals and practical projects that contribute to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals and enhance the confidence of society and international institutions in Iraq’s capabilities.
 
He explained that the committee bears a national responsibility to transform goals into tangible reality and recommendations into measurable achievements, stressing that   quality      is not an administrative luxury,   but a right of the citizen, a    national duty, and a    standard for the   progress and   advancement of nations.    https://alsabaah.iq/123139-.html    
  

Iraq Development Fund Signs Mous With Five Countries
 
  Iraq Jawad Al-Samarraie November 2, 2025   Mohammed Najjar, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Executive Director of the Iraq Development Fund
 
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraq Development Fund announced on Sunday thesigning of memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with five foreign countries —   Japan,   Germany,   France, the   United Kingdom, and the   United States —
 
Marking A Major Step In Strengthening Iraq’s Global Economic Partnerships.
 
In a statement to the Iraqi News Agency (INA), Mohammed Al-Najjar,Director of the Iraq Development Fund, saidthe MoUs aim to   enhance international cooperation and   attract foreign expertise and   investment into Iraq’s development sectors.
 
Al-Najjar explained that the agreement with the United Kingdom focuses on   providing continuous institutional and technical support to the Fund,    which helped reform and update documentation processes    to align with global operational and transparency standards.
 
He also highlighted that the MoUs with the United States   open the door to new investment opportunities,      revealing ongoing efforts to establish a   joint Iraqi-American Investment Fund.
 
“We are planning an upcoming visit to Washington soon to turn this initiative into reality,” Al-Najjar added.
 
The Iraq Development Fund continues to play a crucial role in   advancing the government’s strategy to   diversify the economy,  attract global partners, and   build sustainable development frameworks   in line with Iraq’s economic reform agenda.   https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq/iraq-signs-mous-with-five-countries-investment-fund/  

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GENIUS ACT Triggered, Biggest Bank Run in History is Coming

GENIUS ACT Triggered, Biggest Bank Run in History is Coming

Daniela Cambone:  11-4-2-25

The recent pullback in gold and silver prices has led some to believe the bull market has run its course. However, macro strategist Garrett Goggin, in a compelling discussion on the Daniela Cambone show with ITM Trading, argues a different narrative: this bull market is not only far from over, it’s merely in its nascent stages.

Goggin’s thesis is rooted in a fundamental shift in global dynamics, driven by forces unlike those seen in previous cycles. The primary catalyst? Unprecedented central bank demand for physical gold.

In an increasingly volatile world, central banks are actively hoarding gold as a safer haven than the US dollar.

 Goggin points to the weaponization of the dollar, particularly highlighted by the conflict in Ukraine and the subsequent freezing of assets, as a stark warning to nations worldwide.

 This perceived vulnerability of the dollar is prompting a strategic diversification into gold, a tangible asset with a long history of preserving wealth, immune to political manipulation and asset freezes.

Furthermore, the prevailing macro environment, including the Federal Reserve’s potential pivot towards interest rate cuts and the evolving political landscape, creates a fertile ground for dollar devaluation. Such a scenario would naturally propel gold prices higher.

Beyond traditional markets, Goggin delves into the intriguing intersection of cryptocurrency and precious metals, specifically focusing on stablecoins like Tether and its innovative “Tether Gold.” He notes the US government’s recent embrace of cryptocurrency, exemplified by the “Genius Act,” which legitimizes stablecoins and integrates them into the traditional banking system.

This regulatory shift, Goggin suggests, could trigger the “biggest bank run of all time” as assets move from traditional banking into the crypto space.

Tether, a significant player in this arena, is actively accumulating gold – reportedly around 100 tons annually. Their creation of “Tether Gold” offers a unique proposition: the stability and intrinsic value of gold combined with the transferability and efficiency of cryptocurrency.

This innovation has the potential to fundamentally redefine our understanding of money and payment systems.

Goggin also observes that while crypto companies may not be direct buyers of mining operations, they are actively acquiring royalty companies that benefit from these operations. He even posits that Tether Gold could eventually surpass Tether dollars in market size, driven by gold’s inherent long-term value and the technological advantages of crypto.

While gold takes center stage, Goggin also highlights the considerable upside potential of silver.

Historically, silver tends to experience parabolic spikes near the peak of gold bull markets. With gold poised for further gains, silver remains significantly undervalued relative to its precious metal counterpart, suggesting a similar, if not more explosive, upward trajectory.

In conclusion, the ITM Trading discussion with Garrett Goggin paints a clear picture: the current environment is a perfect storm for precious metals.

Macroeconomic shifts, geopolitical realignments, and groundbreaking technological innovation in cryptocurrency are converging to create a powerful and sustained bull market for gold and silver. Far from being over, this rally is just beginning, and the potential for significant gains over the coming years is substantial.

https://youtu.be/lCttX441Evk

Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Tuesday Afternoon 11-4-25

Due To US And UK Sanctions, Reuters Reports That Iraq Has Cancelled Loadings Of Russian Oil Shipments.

Economy | 04:54 - 04/11/2025  Mawazin News - Follow-up:  Reuters reported that Iraq has canceled oil shipments from Russia's Lukoil due to US and UK sanctions.

The agency quoted two sources as saying that Iraq canceled three crude oil shipments from Lukoil in November, citing concerns related to the US and UK sanctions imposed on the company.

The sources stated that the Iraqi state oil marketing company, SOMO, canceled shipments of Lukoil's production from the West Qurna-2 field.  They added that the shipments were scheduled to be loaded on November 11, 18, and 26.

Washington and the European Union imposed a new round of sanctions targeting the Russian energy giants Rosneft and Lukoil, adding further burdens to Moscow's oil exports and disrupting global energy markets.

 This has raised questions about Russia's ability to circumvent the restrictions and maintain the flow of crude to key buyers, amid growing fears of a new wave of high oil prices that threatens the global economy.    https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=269676

Customs Reveals Its Revenue Figures For The Past Three Years, Describing Them As unprecedented

Economy | 09:52 - 04/11/2025  Mawazin News – Baghdad:  The Director General of the General Authority of Customs, Thamer Al-Tai, confirmed on Tuesday that recent government reforms in the customs and border crossings sector have yielded significant positive results, including an unprecedented increase in customs revenues since 2003, revealing the size of these revenues over the past three years.

Al-Tai told Mawazin News Agency that "the General Authority of Customs represents one of the fundamental pillars of the national economy, given its pivotal role in supporting the economy and facilitating trade through its close cooperation with the Border Ports Authority." He pointed out that "developing work mechanisms and simplifying procedures directly contributed to achieving this qualitative leap."

He added that "the government reforms included implementing an automation system and modernizing the administrative structure of the Authority and the departments operating at the border crossings, which directly impacted performance improvement, increased revenues, and reduced opportunities for corruption and manipulation."

Al-Ta'i explained that "customs revenues have reached unprecedented levels, as follows:
- In 2023, they amounted to approximately 1.7 trillion dinars.
- In 2024, they rose to 2.145 trillion dinars.
- In 2025, they reached 2.175 trillion dinars."

He emphasized that "these figures are the highest in the records of the General Authority of Customs since its establishment, and represent a clear indicator of the success of the administrative and oversight reforms adopted by the government."

He also clarified that "these revenues pertain to the federal ports of entry under the jurisdiction of the federal government."

The Director General of the General Authority of Customs pointed out that "the Authority has adopted a simultaneous oversight approach and implemented the ASYCUDA World system at all federal border crossings, which has contributed to automating customs procedures, increasing revenues, and significantly reducing administrative and financial corruption."

Al-Ta'i noted that "the Authority recently established a Customs Control Room, which includes a range of oversight operations and operates around the clock to monitor all customs centers via network connectivity, analyze sonar images, and assess and manage risks."

 Al-Ta'i indicated  that "The General Authority of Customs is not just a revenue-generating body, but a regulatory body that protects the national economy from manipulation and corruption, and constantly seeks to consolidate the principles of transparency and efficiency in customs work in a way that supports the economic reform process in Iraq."
https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=269695

Dollar Prices In Baghdad Saw A Slight Decrease At The Close.

Economy | 04:49 - 04/11/2025  Mawazin News - Baghdad:  The exchange rate of the US dollar against the Iraqi dinar decreased slightly in Baghdad markets as the stock exchange closed.

The dollar fell in the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges, reaching 141,100 dinars per 100 dollars, compared to 141,200 dinars per 100 dollars earlier today.

The selling price at local currency exchange shops in Baghdad also decreased, reaching 142,000 dinars per 100 dollars, while the buying price was 140,000 dinars per 100 dollars.   https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=269675

Gold Prices Rise Again In Baghdad

Economy | 02:19 - 04/11/2025  Mawazin News - Baghdad:  Prices of both foreign and Iraqi gold have risen in local markets in the capital, Baghdad.

The selling price of one mithqal (approximately 4.5 grams) of 21-karat Iraqi gold reached 760,000 dinars, while the buying price was 755,000 dinars.  The selling price of one mithqal in goldsmith shops ranged between 795,000 and 800,000 dinars for Gulf gold.  https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=269664

Oil Prices Stabilize As The Market Absorbs OPEC+ Production Plans

Energy  Economy News – Baghdad   Oil prices were steady in early trading on Tuesday as markets assessed the OPEC+ alliance's decision to halt production increases during the first quarter of next year, amid ongoing concerns about the prospect of a global supply glut.

Brent crude futures edged down 9 cents, or 0.1%, to $64.80 a barrel by 01:10 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures also fell 10 cents, or 0.2%, to $60.95 a barrel.

OPEC+ had agreed on Sunday to a slight increase in production for December, along with a temporary halt to any increases during the first quarter of 2026 in a move aimed at maintaining market balance.

The alliance has increased production levels by about 2.9 million barrels per day – representing about 2.7% of global supply – since April, but the pace of the increase has slowed since October with indications of a possible surplus in the oil market.

Sources within OPEC+ indicated that the decision to freeze production targets came after pressure from Russia, which is finding it difficult to increase its exports as a result of Western sanctions imposed on Russian energy companies.

In October, the United States and the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on Russia’s two main oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, as part of restrictions aimed at limiting Moscow’s ability to market oil in global markets.

Market participants are awaiting US inventory data from the American Petroleum Institute later today, which is expected to show an increase in crude oil stockpiles.   https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=61925

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Afternoon 11-4-25

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

A Surprise Shift in North Korea’s Diplomatic Posture

According to reports from Seoul citing South Korean intelligence, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is open to meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.

The intelligence disclosure comes after years of silence between Washington and Pyongyang, signaling a potential re-entry of North Korea into broader diplomatic and economic discussions — at a moment when the global order is shifting toward multipolar financial and security frameworks.

Diplomacy and the New Strategic Architecture

Kim’s reported willingness to re-engage Washington is not simply about nuclear negotiations. It may represent an effort to rebalance North Korea’s reliance on China and Russia, while positioning itself to extract economic and technological concessions amid evolving East Asian power structures.

• Triangular Leverage: North Korea often oscillates between Beijing, Moscow, and Washington to maximize its strategic leverage. Reopening talks with the U.S. could provide Pyongyang with economic relief or sanctions flexibility while maintaining its partnerships within the BRICS+ sphere.

• Regional Security Layer: With tensions rising in the Taiwan Strait and the Korean Peninsula, this signal of openness may serve as a stabilizing gesture — one that could delay or deter escalation among major powers competing for influence in Northeast Asia.

• BRICS and Non-Aligned Strategy: North Korea’s re-entry into high-level diplomacy could parallel Iran’s recent moves, as both states seek to assert sovereignty while aligning with emerging non-Western financial systems.

Financial and Trade Implications

A potential U.S.–North Korea thaw would reverberate beyond security policy — it would directly impact regional trade corridors, energy routes, and monetary networks.

• Energy & Logistics Corridors: An opening of North Korea’s borders, even in limited form, would reconnect Trans-Asian rail and pipeline projects linking China, Russia, and South Korea. This would extend physical infrastructure for non-dollar trade settlement across the continent.

• Digital Currency Experimentation: Pyongyang has been linked to blockchain and crypto-mining operations used to circumvent sanctions. If diplomacy softens, some of these networks could evolve into regulated digital trade channels, aligning with Asia’s expanding tokenized settlement infrastructure.

• Korean Peninsula as an Economic Bridge: A détente could transform the peninsula into a trade and logistics hub connecting BRICS energy exporters (Russia, China) with industrial powerhouses (Japan, South Korea), reshaping East Asia’s economic architecture.

Peace, Alliances, and Strategic Realignment

For Washington, an opening with North Korea could serve as both a symbolic and strategic tool to reassert diplomatic flexibility amid an increasingly fractured international system.

• U.S.–China Balance: Engaging Pyongyang diplomatically may give Washington leverage in its broader negotiations with Beijing over trade and influence in the Indo-Pacific.

• Regional Peace Dividend: Renewed talks could lead to a reduction in military posturing on the peninsula, unlocking new prospects for regional investment and cooperative economic development.

• Multipolar Diplomacy: The move fits a pattern of localized peace negotiations replacing U.S.-centric mediation, consistent with the broader transition toward multipolar diplomacy and finance.

Signals Within the Global Reset

• De-Dollarization Momentum: A stable Korean Peninsula would open the door to inter-Asian trade in local currencies, reinforcing the global shift away from dollar-centric commerce.

• Defense to Development: If regional security improves, East Asia’s capital flow could pivot from defense spending to infrastructure and digital trade systems, accelerating the financial reset underway across the Eurasian continent.

• Peace as Economic Strategy: The emerging model — diplomacy serving as the foundation for trade and technological cooperation — mirrors the new approach being adopted across Asia, where peace initiatives directly support the creation of alternative financial corridors.

What to Watch

• Whether Washington confirms any backchannel communication with Pyongyang.

• How China and Russia respond to a potential U.S.–North Korea thaw, particularly regarding energy transit and trade routes.

• Whether South Korea, Japan, and ASEAN states leverage this development to promote new regional security and settlement frameworks integrated with digital finance.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

 Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• Newsweek

• Reuters – Asia Pacific Diplomacy

• Yonhap – Seoul Intelligence Briefs

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Xi and Mishustin Deepen China–Russia Investment Ties: A Blueprint for the Multipolar Financial Order

Beijing and Moscow advance mutual investment and economic integration as the Western financial system fragments.

Strategic Partnership Amid “Global Turbulence”

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Beijing, reaffirming a shared commitment to deepen investment and expand cooperation across key industries — from energy and agriculture to the digital and green economies.

The timing of this meeting is not accidental. With Western sanctions tightening around Moscow and global trade patterns shifting toward regional blocs, the China–Russia partnership is emerging as the structural spine of a parallel economic system — one increasingly insulated from U.S. and EU monetary dominance.

Finance and Trade: Building the Infrastructure of the Reset

Xi’s push for stronger mutual investment comes as Russia’s trade with China has dipped slightly amid U.S. sanctions targeting oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil. Rather than retreat, both nations are doubling down — creating the financial and trade architecture for a self-sustaining Eurasian system.

• Investment Mechanisms Beyond SWIFT: Russia and China are increasingly settling trade in yuan and rubles, reducing exposure to the dollar and SWIFT network. Bilateral investment vehicles through China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) and Russia’s SPFS are becoming the backbone of the new financial rails.

• Energy and Commodity Exchange: Energy trade remains central. Russia’s oil exports to China — now largely priced outside the dollar — are laying the groundwork for a commodity-based settlement standard that may underpin future BRICS+ monetary mechanisms.

• Green and Digital Cooperation: Joint initiatives in green technology and digital currency experimentation further signal the fusion of environmental policy and fintech strategy as a diplomatic tool.

This represents not merely a bilateral economic expansion but a structural pivot away from the Western financial order — what many analysts identify as the operational phase of the Global Financial Reset.

Diplomacy and Peace in the Shadow of Sanctions

Xi and Mishustin’s meeting underscores a critical geopolitical message: economic cooperation is now the new diplomacy.
As Washington and Brussels continue to employ sanctions as tools of containment, Beijing and Moscow are transforming trade and finance into mechanisms of strategic deterrence and alliance building.

• Energy as Leverage for Peace: By integrating their energy and agricultural sectors, China and Russia create a stabilizing axis across Eurasia that could dampen conflict incentives — particularly if these arrangements extend to Central Asia and BRICS-aligned states.

• Counterweight to NATO and the G7: The “strategic coordination” referenced in the joint communiqué signals a parallel diplomatic ecosystem, where peace negotiations, financial systems, and security guarantees are interlinked outside the Western-led framework.

• Sanctions Resistance as Solidarity: Russia’s reliance on Chinese markets has evolved from necessity to ideological convergence — promoting sovereign trade models and mutual recognition of territorial claims (e.g., China’s “One-China” stance and Russia’s Ukraine position).

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Henig:  Vietnam tops Southeast Asia in gold consumption with 55 tons annually

By Anh Tu   October 31, 2025 | 01:50 am PT

Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in gold consumption, reaching 55 tons a year, according to World Gold Council data cited by a Vietnamese lawmaker.

Thach Phuoc Binh, a member from the southern province of Vinh Long, said at a National Assembly meeting Thursday that the country’s gold consumption of 55 tons last year exceeded that of Thailand (48.8 tons) and Indonesia (47.3 tons).

It was for a third year in a row that Vietnamese consumers had bought more than 55 tons, according to the World Gold Council. The figure comprises jewelry, bars and coins.

But most of the gold remains in people’s safes, a huge resource that has not been converted into capital to fund economic expansion, Binh said.

Gold is typically more expensive in Vietnam than elsewhere, with the gap occasionally widening to VND20 million (US$760) per tael this year.

Binh said the root cause for this is the lack of a transparent, modern and safe gold market for investors.

In the event, he proposed setting up a national gold exchange where people can deposit physical gold in vaults and get electronic certificates for them that could be trading.

With the exchange, other investment products could also be developed such as gold investment funds and gold-backed bonds, he said.

People could benefit from gold price gains while also enabling idle capital to be used.

"If we can bring 10-15% of the gold people possess into the financial system, it will be a precious source of funding for infrastructure, digital transformation and technological innovation and preclude the need to increase public debt."

Domestic gold prices have repeatedly set new records this year, prompting people to queue for hours to buy the precious metal amid low supply.

Bullion trades at VND148.9 million per tael at the time of publishing, a 77% rise since the start of the year.

The legal framework required for establishing a gold exchange is being studied by the State Bank of Vietnam, Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long said.

"This new model will transparentize transactions, and will hopefully help control the market."

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/economy/vietnam-tops-southeast-asia-in-gold-consumption-with-55-tons-an

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Henig:  Remember when we talked about the financial center in Viet Nam? One branch in Ho Chi Minh City, and one in Da Nang? VOILA. Here ya' go, fam. This acceleration is YUGE.

PM orders int’l financial centre become operational this November

 November 01, 2025 - 17:12

Concluding a conference on the establishment of the International Financial Centre (IFC) in Việt Nam on November 1, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính underscored that despite challenges, efforts must be accelerated to ensure the centre is up and running this November.

PM Phạm Minh Chính (centre) chairs the conference on the establishment of the International Financial Centre (IFC) in Vietnam on November 1. VNA/VNS Photo  

HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính called for accelerated efforts, despite challenges, to ensure that the International Financial Center (IFC) in Việt Nam becomes operational this November.

He made the requirement while concluding a conference on the establishment of the IFC held on Saturday. In line with the Party Central Committee and Politburo’s directives and a resolution of the National Assembly, the Government plans to set up an IFC in Hồ Chí Minh City and Đà Nẵng. The branch in HCM City will cover about 899ha, and the one in Đà Nẵng about 300ha.

The PM stated that establishing an IFC is a new and difficult task, but it must be accomplished. He stressed the need for strong determination, great effort, and decisive action—avoiding both perfectionism and haste, yet seizing every opportunity—with a commitment to completing each task thoroughly and deliver tangible results.

He noted that the IFC establishment should draw on the experience of 20 others around the world, while also capitalising on the country’s creativity, historical and cultural strengths, and specific conditions.

He asked for close coordination with both domestic and international partners, between financial institutions and Việt Nam’s State agencies; integrating finance with production, trade, and investment; combining internal and external strengths; and adhering to international law and practices applied flexibly and creatively in Việt Nam’s context.

 The Government leader clarified that Việt Nam’s IFC has a steering committee chaired by the PM, two governing boards at the two locations, one supervisory body, and a court to resolve disputes in both places. The centre will operate on a digital basis and utilise artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance competitiveness and attract resources.

The centre should attract top domestic and international talent, provide a supportive and harmonious living environment with access to education, health care, and culture, blend tradition with innovation, and ensure close coordination among banking – financial institutions and other agencies, he stressed.

The PM said that financial and non-financial services there, as well as licensing and registration, should be flexible and favour post-approval supervision over pre-approval examination. The legal framework should be transparent and autonomous, separating domestic and international operations, with certain incentives and mechanisms.

Highlighting the importance of technology transfer, PM Chính stressed that Việt Nam’s IFC should not create barriers against other centres or among participants within and outside the centre. It should extend beyond finance to production, business, trade, and investment; stay globally competitive; and streamline all administrative procedures through a single-window system.

 He asked authorities of HCM City and Đà Nẵng to prepare infrastructure, conditions, and policies to ensure the IFC becomes operational in November 2025.

 To do that, attention should be paid to applying science, technology, and innovation, and encouraging bold mindset and decisive action, he said, noting that resources come from vision and mindset, motivation stems from innovation and creativity, and strength derives from the people and businesses.

 Delegates shared insights and proposed mechanisms, policies, and measures to ensure the centre’s early launch and efficient operation, including the legal status of its governing and supervisory bodies, operational and risk management mechanisms, product frameworks, trading market and infrastructure, and measures for attracting resources to the centre.

To delegates’ proposals, the PM tasked the Ministry of Finance and relevant agencies to review feedback and urgently finalise policies and the draft decree for the Government’s approval, ensuring the centre comes into operation this November. — VNA/VNS  

https://vietnamnews.vn/economy.....ember.html

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Henig:  FTA ecosystem: foundation to better leverage tariff preferences

November 03, 2025 - 22:55

The FTA ecosystem is seen as a strategic step to implement the Government’s directive on enhancing the country’s integration capacity and accelerating trade and economic growth.

Tra fish processed for export. Developing an FTA ecosystem is a strategic move to strengthen integration capacity and create momentum for trade and economic growth. — VNA/VNS Photo Vũ Sinh

HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam is developing a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) ecosystem to create a foundation to help domestic producers and exporters better leverage tariff preferences and strengthen competitiveness in the global market,

A workshop in Hà Nội was told on Monday. The FTA ecosystem is seen as a strategic step to implement the Government’s directive on enhancing the country’s integration capacity and accelerating trade and economic growth.

 Deputy Minister Nguyễn Sinh Nhật Tân said at the consultation workshop held by the ministry to draw contributions to the development of the FTA ecosystem, that to date, Việt Nam has signed 17 FTAs with more than 63 partners, including new-generation FTAs such as the EU–Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), the UK–Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

 Vietnamese enterprises have significantly benefited from the FTAs, as reflected in increases in trade, investment, and development cooperation, Tân said, adding that the FTAs also create favourable conditions for Vietnamese firms to participate deeply in the global supply chain.

Still, Vietnamese firms, especially small and medium–sized enterprises (SMEs), continue to face challenges in taking full advantage of the opportunities arising from the FTAs, Tân said. “Developing an FTA ecosystem is therefore a strategic move to strengthen integration capacity and create momentum for trade and economic growth,” he said.

According to Ngô Chung Khanh, deputy director of the ministry’s Multilateral Trade Policy Department, domestic enterprises still face substantial challenges in utilising FTA benefits, including a lack of information on import markets, standards and customers, and difficulty in meeting import requirements such as rules of origin, technical standards and sustainability criteria. In addition, domestic enterprises also encounter limited access to capital and technology, with most being of small and medium sizes, weak branding capacity and weak linkage among enterprises, localities and government agencies.

Because these problems exist across the entire value chain, Việt Nam needs an ecosystem that connects all relevant stakeholders to make the most of FTAs’ advantages, improve competitiveness and accelerate public–private partnership, Khanh said. The proposed FTA ecosystem model will function as a comprehensive network connecting parties involved in the value chain, from producers, processors, distributors, logistics operators, associations, financial institutions and Government agencies.

The model aims to create a culture of connectivity, information sharing and mutual support to enable enterprises to optimise FTA benefits.

Khanh said the ecosystem is expected to generate significant economic impacts for Việt Nam, especially in expanding and diversifying export markets, attracting foreign investment, improving productivity and accelerating the shift toward a green and sustainable growth model.

The ecosystem would first reinforce Việt Nam’s policy framework for FTA implementation by strengthening the Government’s role in coordinating trade policy and managing resources to help enterprises make the most of tariff preferences, Khanh said.

For farmers, participating in the FTA ecosystem would help them access credit and technical support to meet export standards. For enterprises, the ecosystem would improve access to capital and trade intelligence, including market data and customer connections.

Khanh, however, emphasised that the ecosystem will only operate efficiently if participants share a common vision and production mindset. The ecosystem is open, but not to everyone, as each participant must meet specific criteria, such as a commitment to sustainable development. “The FTA ecosystem is expected to help Việt Nam not only make better use of FTAs but also lay the foundation for long-term and sustainable economic development,” Khanh said.

Mạc Quốc Anh, Deputy President of the Hà Nội Association of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (HANOISME), called for the early establishment of an FTA centre in Hà Nội to serve as a bridge providing consultancies on FTAs and rules of origin. He stressed that the centre would provide timely updates of FTAs so that the ratio of enterprises which could utilise tariff preferences under the FTAs would increase from the current 32 per cent to 55 per cent by 2026.

In addition, it is necessary to speed up the digitalisation of the certificate of origin (C/O) issuance process to cut processing time by 50 per cent and ensure all applications are processed only and eliminate paper documentation by 2026.

Việt Nam also needs to develop an FTA capacity index to assess enterprises’ capacity of access to preferential tariffs, origin management, logistics capacity and green transition.

According to Associate Professor Đào Ngọc Tiến, Vice Principal of the Foreign Trade University, once operational, the ecosystem would have a significant impact on economic growth.

Specifically, Việt Nam’s GDP growth could be 1.65 percentage points higher in 2025 compared to the baseline and remains above the trend by 2030, with export-oriented services and industrial sectors expected to be the main drivers, he said.

The FTA ecosystem would also help accelerate economic restructuring and boost Việt Nam’s trade performance with an improving trade balance, he said. MOU signing

At the workshop, Việt Nam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation to optimise FTAs’ benefits.

 Australian Ambassador to Việt Nam Gillian Bird highly appreciated Việt Nam’s impressive economic growth, adding that the Australian Government has been working to support enterprises to utilise FTAs in which both Australia and Việt Nam are members, including CPTPP, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the ASEAN – Australia – New Zealand FTA.

The MOU signing represents an important step in strengthening the relationship between Việt Nam and Australia and lays the foundation for a more favourable business environment, and contributes to addressing global challenges.

The MOU not only promotes bilateral trade but also helps farmers and businesses to expand global reach and pursue sustainable growth, she stressed.

According to Tân, the signing marked a significant milestone in cooperation between the two ministries and countries towards unlocking the full potential of FTAs and realising the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. — VNS

 https://vietnamnews.vn/economy/1728793/fta-ecosystem-foundation-to-better-leverage-tariff-preferences.html

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Henig: IMO: A "leisure airline"? At 26,312 VND to the Dollar? Interesting.

Vietnam’s first leisure airline Sun PhuQuoc Airways launches commercial flights

ByGoda Labanauskaite November 3, 2025,

Sun PhuQuoc Airways   New Vietnamese carrier Sun PhuQuoc Airways has officially launched commercial flight operations, becoming the country’s first leisure airline. 

 In a statement on November 1, 2025, Sun PhuQuoc Airways announced that it will begin operating three domestic routes – Phu Quoc to Hanoi, Phu Quoc to Ho Chi Minh City, and Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City – starting right away and continuing until the end of 2025. 

 The airline said that the introduction of these flights comes at a “crucial time”, as the airline prepares to help accommodate the rising travel demand during Phu Quoc’s busy tourism season and the upcoming Lunar New Year 2026. 

“This is not only the beginning of a new airline, but also the start of a new approach – where aviation and tourism go hand in hand to deliver distinctive travel experiences,” Nguyen Manh Quan, the CEO of Sun PhuQuoc Airways. 

Inaugural flight celebrations 

Sun PhuQuoc Airways was established six months ago in May 2025 by the Sun Group, a Vietnamese economic organization.

The airline launched its inaugural commercial flight from Vietnam’s capital city Hanoi to Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s largest island, in the early morning on November 1, 2025. Flight 9G1203 took off from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), carrying 220 passengers on an Airbus A321.  

 Shortly after, two more flights left for Phu Quoc: one from Ho Chi Minh City and another from Da Nang. All three flights marked the airline’s initial day of commercial service to the Vietnamese island. 

The Da Nang-Phu Quoc route was operated as a special celebratory flight marking the airline’s inauguration, with regular service set to begin in March 2026. 

On its first day of operations, the airline said that every boarding pass was marked with the phrase “First Flight – 1.11.2025”, and each passenger seat included a specially designed souvenir set featuring Sun PhuQuoc Airways’ signature Sun symbol

Where will the airline fly next? 

Starting in early 2026, the airline intends to broaden its network and increase the number of flights, with regular routes connecting Da Nang-Phu Quoc and Nha Trang-Phu Quoc set to launch in March 2026. 

Additionally, in the same year, Sun PhuQuoc Airways said it plans to start direct international flights from Phu Quoc to South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, and India. 

According to its official website, Sun PhuQuoc Airways intends to operate six aircraft by 2026, with a total investment of VND 2.5 trillion (US $100 million). The airline’s goal is to expand its route network by 200% and serve 10 international destinations by 2026. 

https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/new-carrier-sun-phuquoc-airways-launches-commercial-flights

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Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong’s VinSpeed seeks to build $5.3B Hanoi-Ha Long Bay rail link

By Anh Tu   November 3, 2025 | 12:39 am PT

VinSpeed wants to build a Hanoi-Ha Long Bay high-speed rail at a cost of VND138.93 trillion (US$5.3 billion) and begin operating it by 2028.

If the project is approved this quarter construction would begin immediately and be completed by the last quarter of 2027 for testing and commercial launch by the first quarter of 2028, VinSpeed said in a recent filing with the government.

The 120-kilometer line will start at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Hanoi, pass through Bac Ninh Province and Hai Phong City and end at Tuan Chau Ward in Ha Long.

It will have a maximum speed of 350 kilometers per hour. In the early years of operation VinSpeed expects to run a train every 60 minutes, and every 30 minutes from 2030.

The project has been added to the government’s nationwide rail network planning for the period until 2030, but a developer has not been selected.

Another key project the company plans is the high-speed line between Hanoi and HCMC spanning 1,541 kilometers.

It has applied to build the railroad at a cost of $61.35 billion, equivalent to 13% of Vietnam's GDP.

VinSpeed, founded by Vietnam’s richest man Pham Nhat Vuong in May, operates in railroad construction and rolling stock manufacturing.

Vuong owns 51% of the company and the rest is owned mostly by Vuong-controlled Vietnam Investment Group (35%) and his flagship company Vingroup (10%).

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/companies/billionaire-pham-nhat-vuong-s-vinspeed-seeks-to-build-5-3b-hanoi-ha-long-bay-rail-link-4959385.html

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Henig: IMO: Vietnam becoming a target for sovereign wealth funds? Interesting. I'm definitely paying attention now.

Vietnamese market in the ‘sights’ of the Gulf capital flows

October 31, 2025 - 16:00

In the context of global capital flows shifting strongly, Việt Nam has emerged as a strategic destination for sovereign wealth funds due to its stable economic growth, open business environment, and clear sustainable development orientation.

Strong capital shifts According to estimates by Deloitte, the total asset value of sovereign wealth funds reached $12 trillion by the end of last year and is projected to hit $18 trillion over the next five years. Gulf countries (including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE) account for about 40 per cent of this, while possessing six of the world’s ten largest investment funds.

These funds primarily operate with a dual objective: increasing asset value and supporting sustainable global development strategies. This creates a major distinction from private equity funds. The first is their risk appetite. A common trait of Gulf sovereign wealth funds is a relatively low risk appetite and a long-term vision, allowing them to accompany invested businesses for decades, enabling companies to focus on long-term development plans rather than chasing short-term profits.

Second, Gulf sovereign wealth funds often bring high levels of stability and reliability. Their presence typically creates a positive spillover effect, attracting capital from other investors. They also provide invested businesses with “privileges” in global networks, market expansion opportunities, and technology transfer.

Despite numerous economic and geopolitical fluctuations, the capital scale and disbursement pace of these Gulf "sharks" show no signs of slowing.

They disbursed $55 billion in the first nine months of last year, equivalent to two-thirds of new investment activities by sovereign wealth funds globally. However, this group’s capital flows are shifting strongly, both in terms of destinations and investment sectors.

 Previously active investors in the U.S. tech market with billion-dollar deals, they are now gradually turning their attention to regions with lower geopolitical risks, such as South Asia and Southeast Asia. This group is particularly interested in flexible macroeconomic policies and economic openness through signed free trade agreements.

With all these factors in place, plus numerous policies attracting investment in science and technology, innovation, and green growth to serve national development goals, Việt Nam has become a potential destination for Gulf investment funds. Some funds have poured hundreds of millions of USD into the country while continuing to seek two-way cooperation opportunities with domestic businesses.

A model ‘magnet’ for attracting Gulf capital The Vietnam Oman Investment (VOI) is a prime example of a channel for Gulf capital into Việt Nam. Since its establishment in 2008, the fund has disbursed approximately $500 million into key Vietnamese sectors such as healthcare, education, clean water, renewable energy, agriculture, food, infrastructure, bridges, and roads. Projects in which VOI has invested, such as the Rach Mieu 1 Bridge, Rach Mieu 2 Bridge, Song Hau Water Company, BCG Long An 1 and BCG Long An 2 solar power projects, and Hanh Phuc General Hospital in An Giang Province, have contributed immensely to upgrading infrastructure, ensuring energy security, and improving social welfare for communities.

 In the financial sector, VOI has also created positive impacts, with a $30 million investment in F88 that helped the business expand its network, digitise, and improve risk management before listing on the stock exchange earlier this year. Most recently, VOI participated in the initial public offering (IPO) of Techcom Securities (TCBS), contributing to Việt Nam’s tokenised asset development strategy.

As the intergovernmental fund, VOI also serves as a bridge helping Vietnamese goods penetrate the Gulf market, and vice versa, opening opportunities for Omani businesses to strengthen their presence in Southeast Asia.

 VOI’s success has laid the foundation for the two countries’ investment agencies to agree on establishing the "Việt Nam New Era Growth Fund" with a minimum capital of $200 million, marking the beginning of a deeper cooperation phase.

“VOI has played the role of a collective capital conduit, attracting other Gulf funds to Việt Nam. This is not only economic investment but also contributes to promoting social development, improving people’s lives, and reinforcing Việt Nam’s image as a safe and attractive destination.

We strive to become an effective bilateral bridge for the two governments, indirectly elevating Việt Nam-Oman relations to new heights and expanding to the entire Gulf region,” a fund representative shared. At the Political Consultation meeting at the end of September, diplomatic representatives from both countries agreed that Việt Nam and Oman share many similarities, their economies complement each other, and there is ample room to develop multifaceted cooperation.

 Omani Deputy Foreign Minister Khalifa Bin Ali Al Harthy reaffirmed that Việt Nam is a dynamic economy, politically stable, fast-growing, and highly promising in the Asia-Pacific. Oman views Việt Nam as an important partner in its “Look East” policy.

This, combined with policies attracting international investors into key national projects on technology infrastructure and international financial centres, is expected to become a "magnet" drawing capital from Oman and other Gulf countries to Việt Nam.

According to a VOI representative, sovereign wealth funds always have strict investment standards and due diligence processes based on pre-determined risk appetites. With priorities in seeking stable and sustainable returns for both themselves and the recipient, they often look for leading enterprises with healthy competitive advantages and high governance standards.

 “Việt Nam possesses many long-term growth drivers, but risks are higher compared to developed markets. Therefore, governance thinking and risk mitigation play a special role in investment due diligence. To access capital from Gulf 'sharks,' Vietnamese enterprises need to demonstrate transparency and meet international standards in finance, auditing, and risk management.

 These factors will help build trust with the investment funds while reducing risks for the enterprise’s own operations,” the VOI representative recommended. Gulf sovereign wealth funds are also pursuing investment strategies tied to sustainable development.

Therefore, enterprises integrating ESG (environment, social, and governance) pillars into business strategy and operations will create alignment with partner priorities. Beyond creating financial value, Vietnamese enterprises can increase their appeal to sovereign wealth funds by acting as bridges and distribution channels to pave the way for their goods and services into Southeast Asia. According to the VOI representative, this is currently an advantage but will gradually become a prerequisite for entering the portfolios of Gulf investment funds./.

https://vietnamnews.vn/brandinfo/1728641/vietnamese-market-in-the-sights-of-the-gulf-capital-flows.html

Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Tuesday Morning 11-4-25

An Expert Told Shafaq News: 90 Trillion Dinars Are Hoarded By Iraqis And Do Not Reach The Banks.
 
Energy and Business  2025-11-02 01:09  Shafaq News – Baghdad   Financial expert Mahmoud Dagher revealed on Sunday that The total amount of cash held by the "public" is estimated at around 90 trillion dinars,   out of 98 trillion dinars is the size of Iraq's money supply.
 
Dagher, who previously served as a director in The Central Bank of Iraq   told Shafaq News Agency that   "the volume of currency issued is around 98 One trillion dinars,  of which 88 to 90 trillion are held by the public."

He added, "The public doesn't just mean people,   But rather with   merchants,  contracting companies, and   industrialists,” indicating that “Iraqis They hoard money instead of depositing it in banks,   because our society likes to deal in cash.
 
It takes a long time to get used to electronic payment methods, in addition to the lack of Trust in banks among some depositors   after The setbacks that occurred in the banks. 

He pointed out that "all these things are considered Behavioral issues;   people are accustomed to keeping a portion of their money, and   so are companies.  Therefore, this is how Iraqis think."
 
According to experts, this phenomenon has many aspects The negative aspects include the  central bank losing   effective control over the   money supply. And its tools, such as  interest rates or  rediscounting,   become less effective,   while banks suffer.
 
Financing is hampered by a shortage of liquidity,   which      weakens its ability to finance projects and      pushes investors away.
 
The shift towards informal financing, coupled with the   difficulty of managing inflation due to the large informal sector,     The officially circulated information  negatively impacts the central bank's decisions in achieving its primary objective.
 
It is about   controlling the general price level and   achieving stability.   https://shafaq.com/ar/اقتصـاد/خبير-لشفق-نيوز-90-ترليون-دينار-مكتنزة-لدى-العراقيين-ولا-تصل-للمصارف    
  

Gold: A Shield Of Safety Against The Fluctuations Of The Global Economy
 
Economic 2025/11/03   Baghdad: Imad al-Imara   Gold reserves represent a   safe haven for      economic protection and   financial stability, and a   guarantee against    crises and    price fluctuations.
 
The precious metal also has the ability to   enhance investor confidence in the national currency, and   grant the state independence  in the face of economic fluctuations.
 
It also represents a  symbol of economic power and a   strategic tool for international transactions.
 
According to the Prime Minister’s financial advisor,  Dr. Mazhar Muhammad Saleh,   gold reserves can convey two messages: the first is economic, which is to   strengthen the official reserves of the beneficiary state and   bolster its monetary cover; the second is political, which is centered on  declaring confidence or alliance outside the scope of the dollar,   or indicating the possibility of    building financial partnerships    independent of the American system.  
 
Yellow Metal
 
Saleh explained, in an interview with Al-Sabah, that  “one example of the role of the yellow metal is   Russia and China significantly increasing their gold reserves    in the last two decades,   in compliance with the strategy of   gradually decoupling from the dollar, indicating that the  relationship between   gold and the  dollar  shows   competition and    interdependence at the same time.”

He added that Interest rates when gold prices rise, it is often interpreted as a sign of    weak confidence in the dollar or   fear of inflation in the United States.
 
When the dollar strengthens, for example  by raising US interest rates,  gold prices usually fall,      because the cost of holding it becomes higher    compared to dollar returns.
 
Petrodollars And Gold
 
The government advisor attributed the  dollar's continued dominance after the Nixon shock    to the petrodollar agreement that America made with Saudi Arabia in the mid-1970s,   whereby oil was priced globally in dollars, thus  turning oil into black gold     that boosted global demand for the American currency.

He added that as soon as gold entered the scene through speculation in   financial markets and   futures markets,  a new "shadow" monetary system emerged,   based on manipulating the inverse relationship between the  dollar and    basic commodities such as  gold,    oil, and      crops.
 
Iraq's Situation
 
Regarding Iraq's situation, the government advisor pointed out that   gold represents a limited portion of Iraq's official reserves.

 He noted that Iraq,  as one of the world's major oil exporters,   relies almost entirely on the   dollar for pricing its oil exports, and is therefore    closely tied to the international monetary system      based on the US dollar.

 Saleh added that a  gold rush or an  increase in gold reserves   would enhance Iraq's ability to   diversify its reserve instruments and   protect the national economy from dollar fluctuations in global markets,  especially in light of  financial,     political,     regional, and    international pressures.

He emphasized that the precious metal  is a powerful hedge against   inflation or a  decline in the dollar's value,  which is crucial for Iraq in  managing its   future financial surpluses and   financing essential investments. Saleh described
 
A Message To The World   

the gold donation as not merely a monetary value,   but a symbol of economic sovereignty. He explained that it increases Iraq's leverage in financial negotiations and   grants it greater flexibility in managing its reserves,   reducing its total dependence on the dollar.

He further clarified that any gold donation to Iraq sends a message to the world  that the country is striving to bolster its gold reserves  as part of a strategic economic diversification policy,  not simply to accumulate idle assets. The government advisor argued that, within the current international monetary system,  this step provides Iraq with additional flexibility in   managing external shocks and   reduces its vulnerability    to relying solely on the dollar    in the face of global fluctuations in    oil prices or   financial volatility.
 
Safe Haven
 
In the same context, Dr. Nagham Hussein, Dean of the College of Business Economics at Al-Nahrain University,  agreed with the government advisor’s opinion that    both  gold and the   US dollar are considered safe-haven assets,   but they share an inverse relationship with each other.
 
When the value of the dollar decreases, the demand for gold increases,  which leads to a rise in the price of the yellow metal,   and   vice versa.
 

Inverse Relationship
 
Hussain, who attributed the reason to the fact that  when the value of the US dollar falls,  investors look to other safe-haven assets   to invest their money in,   and   gold occupies a high position on the list of safe investments, noted that this inverse relationship is not very clear in the short term, but in the long term the trend can be easily seen, stressing that the inverse relationship is not always true, as   there are times when other factors can affect the prices of   gold or the   US dollar.    https://alsabaah.iq/123137-.html   

Arab Bank's Profits Rise As It Begins Intensive Activity In Iraq
 
2025 Last updated: November 2,  The Independent - The financial results of the Arab Bank Group for the end of the third quarter of 2025 showed the continuation of the strong performance of the Group, with remarkable growth in net profits, assets and deposits, reflecting the strength of its strategy and its effective management of risks and capital.
 
Net profit after tax reached US$818.1 million,compared to US$748.6 million in the same period last year,representing a 9.3% increase.
 
The group's assets also rose to US$76.8 billion, reflecting an 8.9% growth compared to the third quarter of 2024.
 
Regarding credit activity, the net loan portfolio reached $37 billion, compared to $34.1 billion in the same quarter last year, representing a growth of 8.6%. Customer deposits also increased by 8% to reach $55.8 billion, while shareholders' equity rose to $12.9 billion, strengthening the Group's ability to execute its future investment plans.
 
The bank's chairman, Sabih al-Masri, affirmed that the strong results reflect the bank's commitment to its long-term strategy, which focuses on sustainable growth and enhancing efficiency in managing liquidity, capital and risks, while continuing to provide innovative banking services that meet the needs of customers in various markets.
 
Al-Masri added that the group began operating in the Iraqi market through “Arab Bank Iraq”, as well as implementing a strategy to enhance wealth management and private banking services through the merger of Swiss “Gunet Bank” with Swiss “ONE Bank”.
 
For her part, the bank’s CEO, Randa Al-Sadiq, said that geographical expansion and diversification of revenue sources played a pivotal role in supporting operational performance, noting that the group maintained good liquidity levels with a loan-to-deposit ratio of 73.2%,  while maintaining a non-performing loan coverage ratio exceeding 100%, reflecting the quality of the loan portfolio and the  effectiveness of risk management.

Al-Sadiq explained that  the bank maintains strong capital, most of which is within core capital, with a capital adequacy ratio of 17.2%,exceeding the minimum required by the Central Bank.
 
She stressed the importance of investing in   digital technologies and   developing innovative banking products and services  to    ensure a distinguished customer experience and    achieve sustainable growth     in light of the rapid transformations taking place in the banking sector.
 
These results confirm the Arab Bank’s ability to   adapt to economic changes and   meet challenges,   continuing its growth and expansion at a steady pace and    aiming to strengthen its leading position in the markets in which it operates.       https://mustaqila.com/أرباح-البنك-العربي-ترتفع-مع-بدء-نشاطه-ا/  

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Morning 11-4-25

Good morning Dinar Recaps,

Global Liquidity Tightens — Currency Shifts and Market Signals Point to Structural Change

Dollar dominance strengthens as risk assets weaken and fiscal pressures mount across major economies.

The Dollar’s Renewed Dominance

The U.S. Dollar surged to a three-month high, reversing weeks of speculation about further Federal Reserve rate cuts. Investors are now pricing in a “higher for longer” scenario, pushing emerging market currencies and metals lower.

• Dollar Index climbs above 107, while the euro and yen soften.

• The Fed’s tone signals inflation risks remain, despite economic cooling.

• Treasury yields ease slightly, but global funding costs stay elevated.

Implication:
A prolonged dollar uptrend creates liquidity stress globally—particularly in developing economies reliant on dollar settlements. This accelerates interest in alternative payment networks and regional currency frameworks.

Fiscal Pressures in the UK and Europe

The British Pound fell to its weakest level since April after the UK signaled potential tax increases to stabilize public debt.
Similar fiscal pressures are emerging across Europe, where budget discipline is returning after years of pandemic-era stimulus.

• UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves calls tax rises “inevitable.”

• European bond spreads widen as fiscal rules tighten.

• Investor sentiment tilts toward U.S. dollar and Treasuries.

Implication:
Fiscal tightening in Europe and a strong dollar combine to expose structural imbalances in Western debt models—an environment ripe for a monetary system rethink.

Metals and Digital Assets React

Gold and silver dipped as yields rose but recovered modestly once the dollar rally paused.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin neared its lowest level since June, under pressure from the U.S. government shutdown and liquidity contraction.

• Gold steadies under $2,400 after touching a weekly low.

• Bitcoin trades near $54,000 as risk appetite weakens.

• Institutional flows move back into short-term Treasuries.

Implication:
Traditional and digital “stores of value” are both struggling under tightening liquidity. This reveals that systemic leverage, not asset preference, drives market behavior—a key insight as global finance edges toward a reset.

Market Jitters and the Search for Stability

Global equities appear fragile. Investors cite valuation risk, weak manufacturing data, and policy uncertainty as top concerns.

Central banks’ diverging paths—the Fed holding firm, while China and Europe ease—point toward fragmented liquidity zones.

• Global Markets Index sees volatility spikes.

• Manufacturing PMIs show contraction in several G7 nations.

• Cross-border capital flows tilt toward the U.S.

Implication:
Fragmentation in monetary policy and trade flows creates the very conditions under which a new financial coordination framework—a “Bretton Woods 2.0”—could eventually emerge.

Why It Matters

• The dollar’s resilience exposes the world’s dependence on U.S. monetary cycles.

• Fiscal tightening in the UK and EU reopens questions of debt sustainability.

• Risk asset stress across metals and crypto shows capital seeking new forms of security.

• Together, these mark an early phase of systemic rebalancing—a precursor to a coordinated financial restructuring.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters – “Dollar hits 3-month high as traders pare back rate-cut bets” (Nov 4, 2025)

• The Guardian – “Pound falls as UK warns of inevitable tax rises” (Nov 4, 2025)

• Reuters – “Gold holds near $2,400 as dollar steadies” (Nov 4, 2025)

• CoinDesk – “Bitcoin nears lowest since June as dollar strengthens” (Nov 4, 2025)

• Reuters – “Global markets uneasy as manufacturing weakens, dollar climbs” (Nov 4, 2025)

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Iran’s Ultimatum to the U.S.: Diplomatic Deadlock and the Global Reset

Tehran’s demand for U.S. withdrawal reshapes geopolitical alignments and underscores the economic rebalancing of power

The Ultimatum and Its Broader Meaning

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued a stark ultimatum to U.S. President Donald Trump, declaring that Tehran will not engage with Washington unless the United States ends its support for Israel, removes all military forces from the Middle East, and halts interference in regional affairs.

Khamenei’s remarks—delivered during the anniversary of the 1979 U.S. Embassy takeover—revive the core ideological divide between Iran and the West. They also signal a deeper realignment of diplomacy, energy, and trade structures emerging alongside today’s evolving global financial order.

Diplomacy, Power, and the Post-Dollar Shift

This ultimatum arrives at a pivotal moment in international relations. As the U.S. dollar’s dominance faces gradual erosion through alternative settlement systems—ranging from BRICS gold trade mechanisms to Iran’s energy-for-yuan and rouble arrangements—Tehran’s defiance is not only ideological but economic.

• Iran’s Integration with BRICS and SCO: Tehran’s growing participation in BRICS frameworks and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization places it within a non-Western trade bloc emphasizing settlement in local currencies and energy-backed exchanges.

• De-Dollarization as Diplomacy: By tying its geopolitical independence to financial sovereignty, Iran’s stance mirrors a wider strategy across the Global South: to link diplomacy to trade settlement systems beyond Western control.

• Pressure on Gulf States: The ultimatum indirectly challenges Arab neighbors who depend on U.S. defense guarantees while simultaneously expanding energy trade with China and Russia.

In this context, the standoff is not just about military presence or ideology—it represents a battle over the architecture of international finance and influence.

Washington’s Calculus and Strategic Constraints

President Trump, in a recent interview, emphasized that his administration had “blasted the hell out of ‘em,” describing operations that curbed Iran’s nuclear ambitions and secured Arab-Israeli normalization.
Yet the very normalization he cites depends on sustained U.S. leverage in a region increasingly hedging toward multipolarity.

• Arab-Israeli Diplomacy: U.S.-brokered normalization agreements hinge on isolating Tehran; however, Iran’s persistence—and alignment with BRICS energy initiatives—creates an alternate diplomatic gravity in the region.

• Energy Diplomacy: Iran’s oil and gas exports, redirected through non-SWIFT channels and priced in alternative currencies, erode the Western financial system’s reach over critical commodities.

These developments erode Washington’s ability to use sanctions as a coercive tool, a core feature of the post-1971 dollar order.

1979 Redux: Symbolism Meets Strategy

By invoking the 1979 Embassy takeover, Khamenei reframed the crisis as a generational resistance to Western dominance. What was once ideological is now structural—a sovereignty model grounded in economic independence.

• The narrative of “resisting U.S. interference” now aligns with a coalition of states—from Russia and China to Gulf intermediaries—seeking diversified alliances that bypass Washington’s orbit.

• Iran’s conditions—U.S. military exit, end of support for Israel, and noninterference—read less like negotiation points and more like a manifesto for regional self-determination.

Implications for Global Diplomacy and Trade

• Diplomatic Realignment: The ultimatum could accelerate bloc-based diplomacy, with nations choosing between U.S.-led systems and BRICS-linked frameworks.

• Energy and Trade Security: With Iran tied into gold- and yuan-backed energy corridors, Western markets face renewed vulnerability to supply and price disruptions.

• Financial Reset Dimensions: The geopolitical divide mirrors the financial one—nations asserting autonomy from Western financial rails while reshaping settlement systems tied to commodities and sovereign reserves.

What to Watch

• Whether Iran leverages BRICS membership to expand its oil-for-currency programs and deepen de-dollarized trade.

• How U.S. allies in the Middle East balance security dependency on Washington against emerging economic incentives from China, Russia, and Iran.

• Whether this ultimatum sets a template for future diplomatic defiance among Global South nations repositioning themselves in the ongoing monetary realignment.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• Newsweek

• Reuters – Energy & Diplomacy Briefs

• Al Jazeera – Middle East Political Analysis

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“Tidbits From TNT” Tuesday Morning 11-4-2025

TNT:

Tishwash:  Central Bank: Developing a "global" plan to reform Iraqi banks in agreement with Oliver Wyman

 The Central Bank of Iraq identified several key points for the banking reform plan agreed upon with the global company "Oliver Wyman", noting that a turning point had been reached with the opening of a branch of the "Arab Bank" in Baghdad, so that banks in Iraq would be no less than the banks of the Emirates and Saudi Arabia. 

Central Bank spokesman Alaa Al-Fahd said, “The plan is the most important strategy undertaken by the Central Bank to develop the financial and banking sector in Iraq in cooperation with the global company (Oliver Wyman),”  noting that “the plan is represented by digital and electronic transformation, diversifying the base of financial inclusion and moving away from paper transactions, so that local banks will be at a level comparable to global and regional banks.” 

Al-Fahd added that "this plan needs time to be implemented despite the existence of very large challenges that it may face," expecting "the banks' agreement to enter into the reform plan to be a successful first step towards a path that extends from 3 to 5 years .  "

He explained that "the turning point is the opening of a branch of (Arab Bank) in Baghdad, which is evidence of competition in the local, Arab, regional and international banking sector, so that banks in Iraq are no less than the banks of the Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and its application in cooperation with the global company makes these banks operate at a global level of financial services, improve their quality, develop human resources and apply technological transactions and cybersecurity within a comprehensive plan for technological, financial and banking reform and development in Iraq  link

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Tishwash:  Bank of Baghdad forms its new board of directors, becoming the first Iraqi bank to implement the Central Bank's new governance framework.

Bank of Baghdad, one of Iraq’s leading banks, announced the formation of its new Board of Directors during its ninth extraordinary general assembly meeting held today. This move is part of the ongoing reform process initiated by the bank in accordance with the directives of the Central Bank of Iraq within its banking reform program.

This new board represents a significant step, making Bank of Baghdad the first bank in Iraq to implement the new corporate governance framework approved by the Central Bank of Iraq. This underscores the bank’s commitment to the principles of transparency and corporate responsibility, and its adoption of global best practices in banking management.

During the meeting, the following members were elected to replace those who had resigned: Ms. Tamara Hussein Al-Shadidi, Mr. Khalid Sharif Al-Hazza, Mr. Nidal Faiq Al-Qabaj, and Mr. Ahmed Tahseen Al-Ma’la, the Managing Director. The following alternate members were also elected: Yazan Bader Kurdi, Salah Mohammed Salim, Baidaa Salem Suleiman, Inas Abdulrahman Al-Qaisi, Fadi Mohammed Ayad, Zuhdi Bahjat Al-Jiyousi, Dr. Taha Jaafar, Ghassan Ahmed Salim, and Niran Sabri Ishaq.

The new board of directors held its first meeting, electing Abdulkarim Alawi Al-Kabariti as chairman and Dara Nour El-Din as vice chairman.

Ahmed Tahseen Al-Ma’la, Managing Director of Bank of Baghdad, stated that the new board represents a strategic step towards strengthening corporate governance practices and solidifying the principle of separation between ownership and executive management. He expressed his pride that Bank of Baghdad is the first Iraqi bank to implement the Central Bank of Iraq’s new framework.

He added that this measure aligns with the Central Bank of Iraq’s regulations for restructuring the board to keep pace with developments, adhere to international and local standards, and ensure the provision of high-quality banking services that meet customer expectations and support sustainable growth.

He affirmed that the bank will continue to maintain its financial stability and operational robustness while moving forward with its ambitious strategy for sustainable growth and the provision of innovative banking solutions.  link

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Tishwash:  The Sudanese president declares it openly: I want a second term.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani confirmed on Monday that the disarmament of armed groups is linked to the withdrawal of international coalition forces, which will take place next September, and stressed his desire to obtain a second term.

Al-Sudani told Reuters that "Iraq has pledged to put all weapons under state control, but that will not work as long as there is a US-led coalition in the country, which some Iraqi factions consider an occupying force."

He added that "there is still a plan for the international coalition against ISIS to withdraw from Iraq by September 2026, because the threat of armed Islamist groups has declined significantly."

He said: "ISIS does not exist. Security and stability exist... So give me an excuse for the existence of 86 countries (in the coalition)," referring to the number of countries that have participated in the coalition since its formation in 2014. 

He added: "At that point, there will certainly be a clear program to end any weapons outside the state institutions. This is everyone's demand," noting "the possibility of factions joining the official security forces or entering the political arena by laying down their weapons."

He pointed out that "no party can drag Iraq into war."

When asked about the increasing international pressure on non-state armed groups in the region, al-Sudani said: "There is plenty of time; the situation here is different from Lebanon."

He continued: "Iraq is clear in its positions to maintain security and stability, and that state institutions are the decision-makers in war and peace, and that no party can drag Iraq into war or conflict."

Al-Sudani said: "There is a clear, intensive and qualitative entry of American companies into Iraq," including the largest agreement ever with General Electric to generate 24,000 megawatts of power, which is equivalent to the country's current total production capacity.

Al-Sudani stressed that the agreement with the American company Excelerate for liquefied natural gas to provide liquefied natural gas helped Iraq cope with frequent power outages.

Al-Sudani praised the preliminary agreement recently signed with ExxonMobil, saying that "the advantage of this agreement is that Iraq, for the first time, is agreeing with a global company on the development of oil fields, along with an export system."

She pointed out that “American and European companies have expressed interest in a plan to build a permanent platform for importing and exporting gas off the coast of the Grand Faw Port, which will be the first project there,” indicating that “the government has set a deadline of the end of 2027 to stop gas flaring completely and achieve self-sufficiency in it, and stop importing gas from Iran.”

He said: "We burn gas worth between four and five billion dollars annually, and we import gas worth 4 billion dollars annually. These are wrong policies, and our government is working to find solutions to these problems."

Regarding the elections, Al-Sudani explained: "We expect a big win and we want to continue on this path," adding that he desires a second term. 

He expressed his belief that this year's elections will see a higher turnout than the parliamentary participation rate of about 40% last year, which had decreased from about 80% two decades ago.

Al-Sudani listed the number of unfinished projects he inherited from previous governments - 2,582 projects, according to him - and indicated that he "spent a small part of their initial cost to complete them."

He concluded by saying: "I am not worried about Iraq's financial and economic situation. Iraq is a country rich in resources, but my concerns are about the delay in implementing reforms." link

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China Just Triggered a Debt Trap the Fed Can’t Escape

China Just Triggered a Debt Trap the Fed Can’t Escape

TFTC:

The U.S. economic landscape is a complex tapestry, woven from threads of policy decisions, international relations, and the ever-present specter of inflation.

 In a recent insightful discussion, Gary Broad offered a critical perspective on this intricate dance, highlighting how U.S. economic policies, particularly tariffs and monetary strategies, are navigating a world increasingly reconfiguring itself around the dollar.

Broad points out that U.S. tariffs, aimed at recalibrating trade relationships, have indeed spurred a resurgence in domestic manufacturing. This re-industrialization, a positive development, is further fueled by a growing awareness of the strategic importance of critical industries and resources, such as rare earth metals – an area where China currently holds significant leverage.

However, this focus on domestic production is occurring against a backdrop of a shifting global economic order. China and the burgeoning BRICS coalition are actively seeking alternatives to the dollar’s dominance, a trend that could have profound implications for U.S. economic influence.

A central theme of Broad’s analysis is the Federal Reserve’s role in managing inflation. He argues that the Fed’s long-standing inflation target has effectively, if implicitly, shifted upwards to around 5-6%. This higher inflation environment, he contends, is actively eroding the purchasing power of the dollar.

Furthermore, Broad suggests that the Fed’s monetary policy, including recent rate cuts and the cessation of quantitative tightening, signals a tacit acceptance of this higher inflationary trajectory. While some may view this as a pragmatic adjustment, Broad asserts it disproportionately benefits those who hold assets – inflating bubbles that enrich the few at the expense of the many, thereby exacerbating wealth inequality.

The notion of the Federal Reserve’s independence is also called into question. Broad posits that political pressures have always influenced the Fed’s decisions, suggesting a correlation between policy choices and the prevailing political climate. The current economic climate, marked by persistent inflation in essentials like housing and groceries, underscores this concern for everyday Americans.

The conversation also touched upon the broader impact of government social programs, such as SNAP benefits. Broad expresses concern that their expansion, coupled with evolving immigration dynamics, can create dependency and distort labor markets, potentially hindering economic self-sufficiency and impacting overall economic productivity.

Looking ahead, the demand for energy is poised to skyrocket, driven by the burgeoning needs of new technologies like artificial intelligence and the energy-intensive world of Bitcoin mining. Broad highlights the urgent need for expanded energy capacity to meet these future demands. In this regard, nuclear power, particularly the development of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), is presented as a crucial component of the U.S.’s energy solution, with ongoing regulatory reforms aimed at accelerating their deployment.

Despite the economic headwinds and political gridlock, Broad expresses a notable optimism regarding the ongoing industrial revival and re-industrialization efforts. He sees a driving force in younger generations eager to contribute to this shift, a stark contrast to what he describes as political dysfunction in Washington. While criticizing both major parties for their fiscal irresponsibility, the recent government shutdown is viewed by some as a potential catalyst for re-evaluating and potentially reducing government overreach.

In this environment of dollar debasement and persistent inflation, the conversation naturally turned to Bitcoin. Broad expresses strong conviction in Bitcoin’s long-term value as a hedge against these very economic forces.

He anticipates that continued government overspending and currency devaluation will only strengthen Bitcoin’s appeal as a store of value.

This nuanced discussion offers a compelling look at the interconnected forces shaping the U.S. economy. For a deeper dive into these critical issues and further insights, be sure to watch the full video from TFTC.

https://youtu.be/yalWCQR_8WY

https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/11/04/tftc-china-just-triggered-a-debt-trap-the-fed-cant-escape/

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Monday Evening 11-3-25

Good Evening Dinar Recaps,

Institutional Reform and the Financial Architecture: How the IMF, World Bank and New Blocs Are Reordering

The old institutional architecture of global finance is under revision. Who votes, who issues, who regulates—these questions are being renegotiated.

Financial institutions established after WWII are facing internal and external pressure for reform.
Analyses show that new blocs (BRICS, regional development banks) are proposing alternative governance models and demand more influence in global financial institutions.

Key Drivers

• Quota reform & voice: Emerging states demand greater voice in the IMF, World Bank and other multilateral frameworks.

• Alternative institutions: New development banks, regional credit facilities and resource-financed vehicles are emerging as competitors or complements to old institutions.

• Governance revision: Digital currencies, programmable money, stablecoins, resource-backed finance—all these disrupt institutional models built around fiat and sovereign states.

• Rule-making shift: If new blocs lead digital-asset regulation, settlement systems and trade-finance standards, the old institutions risk being sidelined.

Why It Matters

• Institutions set the rules. Changing institutions means changing the rules of finance. That shapes who controls capital, what currency is safe, what settlement mechanisms matter.

• For alliances and finance: countries aligning with emerging system rules gain strategic advantage; others risk being relegated.

• The global reset: A full financial reset would require not only new rails and money but also new governing frameworks—making institutional reform a central piece of the puzzle.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Source:

• Reuters – “BRICS finance ministers make unified proposal for IMF reforms.” 

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U.S. Weaponizes Oil Politics to Fracture the BRICS Energy Axis

Washington’s sanctions against Russia’s oil giants are testing the cohesion of BRICS—and revealing how energy is now the frontline of financial realignment.

The Strategy: Sanctions as Financial Weapons

The U.S. Treasury’s October 22, 2025 sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil exporters—Rosneft and Lukoil—represent more than just geopolitical punishment.
They are an effort to weaponize oil trade as a form of financial control, targeting 3.1 million barrels per day—roughly 70 percent of Russia’s overseas crude sales.

• India faces 50% tariffs on its U.S. exports; China faces 30% levies.

• Washington’s November 21 deadline for winding down Russian oil trade introduces the threat of secondary sanctions on banks processing payments.

• Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the sanctions as measures to “cut Moscow’s profits” while forcing Russia to sell crude at heavy discounts.

The underlying goal: create a fracture point in the Russia-China-India oil alliance at the heart of BRICS cooperation.
By manipulating trade dependencies, Washington pressures both Beijing and New Delhi to choose between discounted energy and access to Western markets.

Market Reality: Strategic Calculus in Delhi and Beijing

Both India and China conduct far greater overall trade with the U.S. than with Russia.
Yet energy remains a national-security imperative—and both governments are weighing the costs carefully.

• China’s state oil firms (PetroChina, Sinopec, CNOOC, Zhenhua Oil) have temporarily paused seaborne Russian crude purchases.

• India’s foreign ministry reaffirmed its energy independence, stating:

“Securing the energy needs of our people is an overriding priority... We caution against double standards.”

• Beijing’s foreign ministry reiterated opposition to unilateral sanctions, signaling alignment with Moscow’s stance on sovereignty.

This dynamic creates what analysts call a “prisoner’s dilemma” inside BRICS:
each nation wants access to U.S. markets but fears losing strategic ground to the other if it concedes first.

BRICS Responds: Unity Through Energy Cooperation

Despite Washington’s efforts, BRICS members signed an Energy Cooperation Agreement in Moscow on October 28, 2025.
The accord was hailed by Tehran City Council Chairman Mehdi Chamran as a measure to “counter the unilateralism of the U.S. and the West.”

Key takeaways:

• BRICS energy ministers are moving toward resource-based cooperation frameworks resistant to external sanctions.

• The bloc’s shared objective: energy settlement mechanisms and financial rails that cannot be frozen or influenced by the dollar system.

• This includes discussions around commodity-backed clearing systems and expanded use of local currencies in trade.

 Analysis: Energy Sanctions as Catalyst for Financial Realignment

This event illustrates the intersection of energy, finance, and diplomacy—a defining feature of the coming global reset.

1. Financial Power Shift
Sanctions demonstrate that energy and finance are inseparable; controlling the payment rails of energy trade is a mechanism of geopolitical dominance.
The BRICS response—building independent settlement systems—is a direct counter to that model.

2. Alliance Restructuring
Rather than splitting BRICS, sanctions are reinforcing its internal cooperation.
Energy independence becomes a shared survival strategy, linking BRICS members through necessity rather than ideology.

3. Emergent Systemic Architecture

• The move toward resource-backed trade and settlement could evolve into new financial instruments—commodity-linked currencies or digital settlement units.

• BRICS nations’ drive to decouple from the dollar accelerates a broader realignment in global finance.

In this sense, the U.S. sanctions policy is both defensive and catalytic—defending the existing dollar-centric order but accelerating the development of its replacement.

 Why It Matters

• Energy = leverage. Oil and gas trade underpin global liquidity, reserve flows, and monetary influence.

• Financial architecture follows resources. As BRICS nations build parallel energy-settlement systems, they also create parallel financial infrastructure.

• The Global Reset unfolds through resource diplomacy, not just currency policy.

The contest over oil, trade, and finance now defines the emerging multipolar order.
As sanctions proliferate and alliances harden, the world edges closer to a new global financial system—one anchored less by fiat consensus and more by resource-backed, regionally-aligned settlement systems.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• Watcher Guru – “US Weaponizes Oil Politics to Break BRICS’ Russia-China-India Axis”

• Rapidan Energy Group – “Russia Oil Sanctions and the Market Effects”

• Reuters – “U.S. Tightens Energy Sanctions on Russia’s Rosneft, Lukoil”

• Bloomberg – “India, China Weigh Next Steps After U.S. Sanctions Target Russia Oil Trade”

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Monday Afternoon 11-3-25

 The Iraqi Stock Exchange Traded 37 Billion Shares Worth 53 Billion Dinars During The Month.

Stock Exchange  Economy News – Baghdad  The Iraq Stock Exchange announced on Monday that 37 billion shares were traded with a financial value of more than 53 billion dinars during the month of October.

The market stated in a report that "the market organized 22 trading sessions and the number of companies whose shares were traded during last October amounted to 80 joint-stock companies, out of 104 companies listed on the market."

He added that "the number of shares traded amounted to 37 billion, 982 million and 411 thousand shares with a financial value of 53 billion and 103 million dinars through the execution of 18,316 transactions," noting that "the ISX60 index of traded prices closed at 940.17 points, recording a decrease of 2.4% compared to its closing in the previous session."

It is worth noting that the Iraq Stock Exchange holds five trading sessions weekly from Sunday to Thursday, and lists 104 Iraqi joint-stock companies, representing the banking, communications, industry, agriculture, insurance, financial investment, tourism and hotel sectors.       https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=61895

The Dollar Is Rising In Baghdad... The Note Is At 141,000 Dinars.

Economy | 03/11/2025  Mawazin News – Baghdad  : The exchange rate of the US dollar against the Iraqi dinar rose in Baghdad's local markets.

The dollar saw a slight increase in the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges, reaching 141,000 dinars per 100 dollars, compared to 140,950 dinars per 100 dollars yesterday.

Meanwhile, the selling price at currency exchange shops in Baghdad's local markets remained stable at 142,000 dinars per 100 dollars, while the buying price was 140,000 dinars per 100 dollars.    https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=269581

Gold Posts Modest Gains As Markets Await US Federal Reserve Action

Economy | 03/11/2025  Mawazin News – Economy  Gold prices edged higher on Monday, supported by a stronger dollar and reduced investor expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut following Jerome Powell's hawkish comments last week. The precious metal was also pressured by easing trade tensions between the US and China.

Spot gold rose 0.1% to $4,006.01 per ounce, while US gold futures for December delivery climbed 0.5% to $4,016.40 per ounce.

Among other precious metals, spot silver fell 0.5% to $48.41 per ounce, platinum dipped 0.1% to $1,566.40, and Palladium Declined 0.6% To $1,424.88.  Https://Www.Mawazin.Net/Details.Aspx?Jimare=269569

Basra Crude Oil Prices Rise In Global Markets

Monday, November 3, 2025, Economy   Baghdad/ NINA / Basra crude oil prices rose on Monday during weekly trading on the global market. According to data from the Energy Administration, Basra Medium crude rose to $66.68 per barrel, while Basra Heavy crude reached $64.68 per barrel, representing a change of +1.21% for both. /End
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The Central Bank Sets A Plan For Banking Reform.

Time: 2025/11/03 07:50:28 Reading: 120 times  {Economic: Al-Furat News} The Central Bank of Iraq has identified several key points for the banking reform plan that it agreed upon with the global company "Oliver Wyman".

Central Bank spokesman Alaa Al-Fahd said in a press statement that "the plan is the most important strategy undertaken by the Central Bank to develop the financial and banking sector in Iraq in cooperation with the global company (Oliver Wyman)" noting that "the plan is represented by digital and electronic transformation, diversifying the base of financial inclusion and moving away from paper transactions, so that local banks will be at a level comparable to global and regional banks."

Al-Fahd added that "this plan needs time to be implemented, despite the existence of very large challenges that it may face," expecting "the banks' agreement to enter into the reform plan to be a successful first step towards a path that extends from 3 to 5 years."

He explained that "the turning point is the opening of a branch of (Arab Bank) in Baghdad, which is evidence of competition in the local, Arab, regional and international banking sector, so that banks in Iraq are no less than the banks of the Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and its application in cooperation with the global company makes these banks operate at a global level of financial services, improve their quality, develop human resources and apply technological transactions and cybersecurity within a comprehensive plan for technological, financial and banking reform and development in Iraq."  LINK

America Congratulates Iraq And Turkey On Signing An Agreement To Manage Water Resources.

Time: 2025/11/03 17:42:01 Reading: 30 times  US President's Special Envoy to Iraq Mark Savaya: We congratulate Iraq and Turkey on signing a framework agreement on water resources management.

We are committed to supporting Iraq and its people in their pursuit of greater stability and prosperity and building a sustainable environment.  LINK

Iraq Participates In COMCEC Meetings To Promote Islamic Economic Cooperation

Monday, November 3, 2025, | Economy Number of views: 93  Baghdad/ NINA / The Republic of Iraq actively participated in the work of the 41st session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (COMCEC), which was launched in Istanbul, Turkey, in the presence of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and with broad participation from representatives of the member states of the organization.

A statement from the Ministry of Trade indicated that Minister of Trade Atheer Dawood Al-Ghurairi headed the Iraqi delegation, accompanied by the Director General of the Department of Foreign Economic Relations at the Ministry, the Consul General of the Republic of Iraq in Istanbul, and the Director of the Iraqi Trade Office in the city.

During the participation, Al-Ghurairi emphasized Iraq's commitment to playing an active role within the activities of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and its dedication to supporting initiatives aimed at strengthening economic, trade, and investment cooperation among member states, thereby contributing to economic integration and sustainable development in the Islamic world.

The statement added that the meetings also discussed key issues related to enhancing intra-trade, stimulating investment, developing the tourism sector, and improving transportation infrastructure in member states, as well as following up on the implementation of decisions and recommendations issued by previous sessions.

The statement noted that Iraq's participation in this international forum affirms the government's direction towards expanding the horizons of economic and trade partnerships with Islamic countries and activating frameworks for joint cooperation in line with economic reform efforts and to strengthen Iraq's presence in international and regional organizations. /End   https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1260214

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Why the 2008 Solution Created the 2026 Crisis (And More)

Why the 2008 Solution Created the 2026 Crisis

Finance Historian:  11-3-2025

In 2008, governments and central banks promised that the rescue plan would save the global economy forever. But the truth is — it only delayed the collapse.

In 2026, the same tools — money printing, bailouts, and artificial rates — are finally reaching their breaking point.

This time, there’s no room left to hide.

In this video, you’ll discover:

• How the 2008 bailout planted the seeds of the next crisis

• Why QE and zero interest rates distorted the global economy

 • How government debt has reached the point of no return

 • Why central banks can’t repeat the same rescue again

• What the 2026 collapse could look like — and how to prepare

This isn’t a new crisis — it’s the final chapter of the old one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuaK_8_rPrY

The Final Hours Before the 1929 Crash — Pure Madness on Wall Street

Finance Historian:  11-3-2025

On October 24th, 1929, the world’s greatest financial machine began to unravel. Phones rang off the hook. Fortunes vanished in minutes. And yet — most investors didn’t even know the collapse had already started.

This is the untold story of the final hours before the Great Crash, when greed turned to panic and the foundations of modern finance cracked forever.

In this video, you’ll learn:

• What traders were doing minutes before the crash

• How bankers secretly tried to save the market

• Why the signs were ignored by economists

• How the collapse changed Wall Street forever

• The lessons that still apply to today’s markets Because every boom ends the same way — with madness.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW3HEkdsii0