Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Sunday Afternoon 11-23-25

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BRICS Shift: Indonesia Turns to the Yuan to Break Dollar Dependence

Indonesia accelerates its monetary pivot as local currency settlement with China surges

Overview

• Indonesia is preparing to launch foreign exchange operations in the Chinese yuan and Japanese yen, reducing reliance on the US dollar.

• The country aims to expand Local Currency Transactions (LCT) so trade no longer requires conversion through the dollar.

• Bank Indonesia reports significant growth in yuan-rupiah settlements with China, strengthening domestic FX stability.

• These changes align with broader BRICS trends as emerging economies pursue financial systems less tied to Western monetary dominance.

Key Developments

• Expansion of Local Currency Settlement
  Indonesia’s new FX operations will allow businesses to settle trade directly in yuan, yen, or rupiah. The move reduces pressure on the US dollar and lowers costs associated with currency conversion.

• Yuan Transactions Surge
  Bank Indonesia confirms that yuan-based cross-border transactions with China have been rising sharply, reaching approximately $1 billion per month in LCT value.

• New Payment Infrastructure
  Indonesia and China are coordinating on new digital payment channels, including cross-border systems capable of settling in local currencies, improving liquidity and reducing transaction friction.

• Strengthened Bilateral Cooperation
  A renewed yuan–rupiah swap agreement and expanded local-currency trade frameworks show Indonesia’s long-term commitment to diversifying away from the dollar.

• Integration with BRICS Strategy
  The shift aligns Indonesia more closely with BRICS economic objectives, positioning the country as an active participant in emerging de-dollarization architecture.

Why It Matters

Indonesia’s push toward yuan-based trade is more than a monetary adjustment — it’s a structural pivot. By adopting local currency settlement systems and expanding swap lines, Indonesia is insulating its economy from dollar volatility and enhancing financial sovereignty. This transition not only reduces conversion costs but also strengthens regional financial connectivity.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Monetary Sovereignty
  By expanding the use of local currencies, Indonesia reduces exposure to US financial policy and steps closer to a multi-polar reserve structure.

• Pillar: Regional Financial Integration
  Enhanced payment mechanisms and bilateral swap lines create wider alternatives to dollar-based settlement frameworks, supporting long-term BRICS strategy.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Bank Indonesia – “Indonesia-China Strengthen Financial Connectivity Through LCT and Cross-Border Payment Cooperation”

• Jakarta Globe – “Indonesia, China Ink Deals to Boost Local Currency Use and Expand Bilateral Cooperation”

• Watcher.Guru – “BRICS Country Turns to Chinese Yuan To Cut US Dollar Dependency”

• Kompas – “Strengthening the Use of Local Currency, Indonesia–China Cooperation Extended”

• The Jakarta Post – “Strengthening Sovereignty Through Local Currency Resilience”

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A Golden BRICS Renaissance: How 6,000+ Tonnes Are Rewriting Global Power

BRICS nations expand gold reserves and industrial capacity, reshaping monetary power and global economic architecture

Overview

• BRICS nations now hold more than 6,000 tonnes of gold, accounting for roughly 20% of global central bank reserves.

• Russia and China dominate the bloc’s stockpile, collectively controlling nearly three-quarters of total BRICS reserves.

• Central banks worldwide have been purchasing over 1,000 tonnes of gold annually for the past three years — the longest continuous accumulation streak in modern history.

• BRICS is pairing gold accumulation with a surge in industrial cooperation, including new multilateral development platforms and large-scale technology initiatives.

Key Developments

• Central Bank Strategy Shifts
  Global sentiment among central bankers is shifting away from reliance on the U.S. dollar. A recent survey found that a majority expect the dollar’s global reserve share to decline over the next five years, while nearly half plan to increase gold holdings.
  Economists point out that the trend reflects long-term concerns over currency stability rather than short-term price speculation.

• Gold Price Forecasts & Market Outlook
  Major financial institutions are projecting a dramatic revaluation of gold in the coming years, with some forecasting prices reaching $6,000 per ounce by 2028. Expected rate-cutting cycles and reserve diversification efforts are cited as driving factors.
  Discussions within the BRICS community continue to favor expanding use of national currencies for cross-border settlement rather than attempting to formally replace the dollar.

• BRICS Industrial Cooperation Surges Forward
  BRICS nations recently launched a new multilateral platform for industrial development — a center designed to integrate industrial competencies, expand technology networks, and coordinate large-scale cooperation across member states.
  This initiative was reinforced by ministerial-level agreements focusing on industrial modernization, technology partnerships, sustainable development, and support for small and medium-sized enterprises.

• Training & Talent Development Initiatives Expand
  A growing number of BRICS-aligned programs now target skills development in green technologies, digitalization, and advanced manufacturing.
  These programs draw participants from dozens of countries and serve as the backbone for expanding industrial capacity across the BRICS economic sphere.

Why It Matters

The BRICS gold build-up is only one part of a far broader transformation. These nations are building new financial foundations, parallel industrial systems, and alternative development pathways that operate outside of Western-dominated institutions.
This dual strategy — monetary reinforcement through gold and economic expansion through industrial partnerships — is rapidly shifting how global power is structured.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Monetary Sovereignty
  Gold accumulation strengthens long-term financial independence and reduces exposure to dollar-centric risk.

• Pillar: Institutional Rebalancing
  New BRICS industrial platforms represent a foundational shift toward self-directed development models that bypass traditional Western frameworks.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• UNIDO – “UNIDO Launches BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies”

• BRICS – “BRICS Advances Sustainable Industrial Agenda with Focus on Technology and SMEs”

• China Daily – “Forum Fosters High-Quality Partnerships for New Industrialization”

• Watcher.Guru – “A New BRICS Era Rises on Gold Strength & Industry Surge”

• Reuters – “Central Banks Favour Gold Over Dollar for Reserves, WGC Survey Shows”

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“Vietnam News” Posted by Henig at KTFA-Part 2

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Henig:  IMO: Big money, big moves. They usually know what they're doing.

Global investment giant Vanguard moves to enter Vietnam as market upgrade approaches

Friday, November 14, 2025, 14:22 GMT+7

U.S.-based Vanguard Group, one of the world’s largest asset managers with nearly US$13 trillion under management, has announced plans to expand its investment activities in Vietnam as the country prepares to move from frontier to emerging market status.

The announcement came during a meeting on Tuesday in Melbourne, Australia between representatives of Vanguard and a delegation from the State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC) led by chairwoman Vu Thi Chan Phuong.

The meeting was part of the SSC’s working trip to Australia from November 10-14 to attend the annual conference of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

The two sides discussed cooperation, market development, and ways to draw more foreign capital into Vietnam’s stock market.

Vanguard praised recent efforts by the SSC to streamline procedures and strengthen the legal and regulatory framework, saying the new policies are making it easier for global funds to enter the market.

Ahead of Vietnam’s reclassification by FTSE Russell, a major global index provider under the London Stock Exchange Group, Vanguard said it plans to open both a trading account and an indirect capital account in Vietnam.

James Chatfield, head trader for Asia Pacific and senior portfolio manager at Vanguard, said the fund will begin carrying out the required procedures.

He described the move as an important milestone that marks Vanguard’s formal entry into Vietnam.

He emphasized that completing the procedures under the new regulations will give global investors firsthand experience of Vietnam’s investment environment.

The meeting took place as Vanguard expressed appreciation for the Vietnamese government and regulators’ broader efforts to improve the investment climate and modernize the legal framework, especially through new measures designed to facilitate international capital flows.

FTSE Russell announced on October 8 that Vietnam will be upgraded from frontier to secondary emerging market status beginning September 21, 2026, pending an interim review in March 2026.

The decision follows nearly seven years of reform since Vietnam was first placed on the FTSE watchlist in 2018.

Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Pennsylvania, Vanguard offers investment products, savings tools, financial advice, retirement services, and market insights to clients around the world.

Vinh Tho - Binh Khanh / Tuoi Tre News

https://news.tuoitre.vn/global.....212682.htm

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Henig:  IMO: Vietnam getting recognized for excellence in logistics. They're intelligent and hard-working. They're definitely on the come-up. Oh, and BTW, that's a very large port. Read the vitals down at the bottom of the article.

Vietnam’s Long An port receives People Development recognition at global maritime bulk shipping awards

Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 14:35 GMT+7

Vietnam’s Long An International Port has outperformed ports and logistics enterprises worldwide to win the People Development Award at the 2025 International Bulk Journal Awards, held in Liverpool City, England early this week.

The international port, located in Tay Ninh Province in southern Vietnam, became the first Vietnamese enterprise to receive this honor on Monday, according to a press release issued the same day.

The recognition marks a breakthrough for Long An International Port as it seeks to promote the cultural, social and economic values of Vietnam and contribute to raising the country's global profile.

It also further reinforces the reputation of Vietnamese logistics on the global stage.

The International Bulk Journal Awards are presented by the UK-based International Bulk Journal, a magazine covering the maritime dry bulk industry for over 40 years.

The awards recognize individuals and organizations for outstanding achievements in the maritime bulk sector.

Vo Quoc Huy, chairman and CEO of Long An International Port, said the team was proud to be recognized among organizations, businesses, and industry peers from around the world.

“We want the international community to know that Vietnamese enterprises continue to strive for excellence and to reach new heights,” Huy stated. 

“For us, people are our most valuable asset and the foundation of every success.

“Building a people-centered workplace is key to advancing further and creating positive impacts in the community.”

Throughout its formation and development, Long An International Port has built a long-term human resources strategy, prioritizing training and management skill development.

It also focuses on comprehensive employee welfare, encourages innovation, and fosters a dynamic, modern work environment.

These efforts have improved operational efficiency and service quality, enhancing port performance and contributing to the socio-economic development of the local area and the wider region.

“The development of Long An International Port has created a positive ripple effect, encouraging and promoting collaboration between local authorities, businesses, and educational institutions, helping to shape a sustainable logistics ecosystem in Tay Ninh,” Huy added.

The 1,935-hectare Long An International Port project cluster in Tan Tap Commune, Tay Ninh Province represents the seamless integration of a seaport service complex with supporting facilities, laying the foundation for a future industrial ecosystem.

The project includes a port zone, an industrial park, an industrial service area, and an urban area.

Currently, the port zone operates seven berths with a total length of 1,670 meters, capable of accommodating vessels up to 70,000 DWT.

In the near future, Long An International Port plans to expand to nine berths, with a continuous length of 2,368 meters, handling vessels over 100,000 DWT and achieving a throughput capacity of 3 million TEU or 10 million tons of general cargo.

https://news.tuoitre.vn/vietna.....006633.htm

Henig:  IMO: This is how you strengthen international trade logistics--by making deals with other ports. When you look further down the article, you see that it's not just Kobe in Japan. "Key partner ports include Port of Oakland, Port of Long Beach, Port of Portland, Port of Gothenburg in Sweden, SPG-Bohaiwan Port in China, OPASCOR in the Philippines, and others." That's a pretty strong list of partner/preferred ports.

Vietnam’s Long An port cuts deal with Japanese port

Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 08:06 GMT+7

Long An International Port in Tay Ninh Province, southern Vietnam and Port of Kobe in Japan signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday to establish a strategic port partnership with a view to promoting trade, strengthening connectivity, and enhancing readiness for global integration.

The signing was made within the framework of the Investment, Labor, and Trade Promotion Program in Japan from November 16 to 22.

The signing ceremony was attended by Pham Tan Hoa, vice-chairman of the Tay Ninh People’s Committee, Ngo Trinh Ha, Consul General of Vietnam in Osaka, Nguyen Thanh Vung, chairman of the Provincial Inspection Committee, Pham Xuan Bach, director of the provincial Department of Home Affairs, Truong Van Liep, director of the provincial Department of Finance, and Huynh Van Quang Hung, director of the provincial Department of Industry and Trade, and representatives from the Kobe City authorities and Port of Kobe.

The promotion program features a series of conferences held across major economic hubs in Japan, including the Kansai-Tay Ninh Investment Connection Conference in Osaka on Monday, the Tay Ninh Investment Promotion Conference in Tokyo on Wednesday, and the Labor and Investment Promotion Conference in Yamanashi on Thursday.

Vice-chairman Hoa said that Japan is one of the province’s leading trade partners, getting involved in 176 projects with a total pledged capital of over US$1.26 billion.

The deal was also aimed at facilitating connections with global partners and customers, developing green port and smart port models, applying advanced management technologies to reduce carbon emissions, and training and exchanging high-quality logistics professionals in line with international standards and practices.

Long An International Port has proactively expanded its global partnerships, enabling the port to learn from international practices, exchange technical expertise, and collaborate on value-added projects.

Key partner ports include Port of Oakland, Port of Long Beach, Port of Portland, Port of Gothenburg in Sweden, SPG-Bohaiwan Port in China, OPASCOR in the Philippines, and others.

Kobe, located in Hyogo Prefecture in the Kansai region along Osaka Bay, is one of Japan’s earliest and most advanced international ports, established in 1868.

Built in 2015, Long An International Port, located in Tan Tap Commune, some 30 kilometers south of Ho Chi Minh City, has rapidly affirmed its role as a key cargo consolidation and transshipment hub in the region.

The port helps ease congestion at Ho Chi Minh City port clusters, reducing urban traffic pressure, and significantly optimizing logistics costs for enterprises across the Mekong Delta.

With both Vietnam and Japan possessing long coastlines and strong maritime economic potential, this partnership continues to deepen the friendship between the two ports, two localities, and two nations, toward a sustainable and prosperous future built on a foundation of solid cooperation.

https://news.tuoitre.vn/vietna.....331351.htm

“Vietnam News” Posted by Henig at KTFA-Part 1

KTFA:

Henig:  IMO: So... NOW we know who is responsible for the exchange rates in Vietnam. I mean, we knew, but it's actually spelled out here:

"The State Bank of Viet Nam was tasked with operating a monetary policy proactively and flexibly; enhancing inspection and supervision to ensure credit flows toward production, priority sectors and key growth drivers; and managing exchange rates and interest rates in line with market conditions to support production, business and investment attraction." I like the fact that they're actually mentioning the management of exchange rates.

PM requests priority on macro-economic stability, export expansion

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed ministries, sectors, localities and State-owned groups to prioritise maintaining macroeconomic stability and accelerating export growth.

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 23:52

According to the PM’s official dispatch No. 221/CD-TTg dated November 19, since the beginning of 2025, ministries, sectors and localities have worked hard to synchronously and effectively implement macroeconomic management solutions, expand markets and promote export activities.

Over the first 10 months of 2025, Viet Nam’s macroeconomy remained stable, inflation was kept under control and major economic balances were ensured. The country’s total import–export turnover reached 762.4 billion USD, up 17.4% year on year. Exports stood at 391.0 billion USD, rising 16.2%, while imports hit 371.4 billion USD, up 18.6%, resulting in a trade surplus of 19.6 billion USD.

However, amid increasingly complex global developments and rising challenges, the PM requested stronger efforts to stimulate exports and contribute to achieving the national growth target of over 8% for 2025 while safeguarding macroeconomic stability.

 He instructed ministries, sectors, localities and State-owned enterprises to continue implementing resolutions and conclusions of the Party Central Committee, Politburo, key leaders, the National Assembly, the Government and the Prime Minister, focusing on key tasks.

Specifically, the PM required consistent pursuit of the top goal of maintaining macro-economic stability, controlling inflation and ensuring major economic balances to create a favourable business and investment environment for rapid and sustainable growth. He emphasised the need for harmonious, flexible and effective coordination of monetary, fiscal and other macro-economic policies.

The State Bank of Viet Nam was tasked with operating a monetary policy proactively and flexibly; enhancing inspection and supervision to ensure credit flows toward production, priority sectors and key growth drivers; and managing exchange rates and interest rates in line with market conditions to support production, business and investment attraction.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade must take strong actions to boost exports, especially during the year-end months and New Year period when consumption increases sharply in many international markets.

The ministry was assigned to step up trade promotion, diversify markets, products and supply chains, and accelerate negotiations of bilateral and multilateral trade agreements with potential partners such as the GCC, Pakistan, Egypt, MERCOSUR and Algeria. It was also requested to continue negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement with the US.

Viet Nam’s overseas trade offices must enhance support for Vietnamese exporters, assist localities and business associations in effectively utilising FTAs, and enhance information provision, market connectivity and product promotion.

The Ministry of Finance will continue implementing an appropriate expansionary fiscal policy and review export–import tax rates to facilitate exports and domestic production. It must also formulate support solutions for enterprises affected by the US reciprocal tax policies and strengthen customs inspections to prevent low-quality goods, violations of intellectual property rights and origin fraud.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment was instructed to drastically implement solutions against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, work toward lifting the EU “yellow card,” and promote digital transformation and sustainable development in the fisheries sector. The ministry must also accelerate negotiations on market access, mutual recognition of food safety standards for key fruits and vegetables, and promote geographical indications, brand development, production-area codes and traceability systems.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will intensify economic diplomacy, support enterprises investing and trading overseas, and direct overseas Vietnamese missions to strengthen connectivity with localities and businesses at home. It must also mobilise support among GCC member countries to accelerate negotiations on the Viet Nam–GCC FTA.

The Ministries of Industry and Trade, Agriculture and Environment, and Foreign Affairs will set up working groups to develop new markets in the Middle East, Africa and Latin America, resolve outstanding FTA obstacles and speed up negotiations for new FTAs in late 2025 and early 2026.

Local authorities must promptly identify and resolve difficulties facing exporters. Provinces with agricultural exports via land borders must regularly update border-gate information and advise farmers and exporters to regulate production, packaging and transportation to avoid congestion.

State-owned groups, corporations and export enterprises were urged to adjust production and business plans flexibly, step up the application of technological advances, upgrade product quality and competitiveness, and diversify markets, products and supply chains.

Deputy Prime Ministers will oversee the implementation according to their assigned responsibilities, while the Government Office will monitor progress and report to competent authorities.

VNA   https://en.nhandan.vn/pm-reque.....55671.html

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Henig:  IMO: Hard to do cross-border payments or international trade without connectivity. This is a major step, albeit hidden behind a wall of verbiage.

Vietnamese, Canadian, EC leaders discuss enhancement of CPTPP - EU connectivity

November 23, 2025 - 10:23

Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính met with Canadian PM Mark Carney and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen on the sidelines of the G20 Summit.

JOHANNESBURG — Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính met with Canadian PM Mark Carney and President of the European Commission (EC) Ursula von der Leyen on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Saturday afternoon (local time) to discuss directions for strengthening connectivity and promoting trade and investment cooperation between member countries of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the European Union (EU).

The three leaders welcomed the establishment of the CPTPP - EU Trade and Investment Dialogue in the context of profound changes in the world economy and many challenges, emphasising that this was an important step to strengthen the connection between the two most dynamic economic regions in the world and to consolidate the open, fair and rules-based global trade order.

They assessed that the CPTPP - EU cooperation has great potential, not only promoting trade and investment between the two sides but also contributing to creating more momentum for the world’s economic growth.

Canadian PM Carney affirmed that he will prioritise investing resources to promote cooperation between the CPTPP and the EU, and proposed assigning ministries and sectors of the countries to discuss and specify the content of cooperation.

Meanwhile, EC President von der Leyen expressed her desire to promote digital trade cooperation, moving towards signing an agreement between the two sides on this issue.

Speaking at the meeting, PM Chính emphasised the enhancement of CPTPP - EU cooperation and expressed his delight that the first CPTPP - EU Trade and Investment Dialogue took place successfully last week and the two sides agreed to adopt a joint statement. He said that cooperation between CPTPP and the EU is important, and it is necessary to accelerate the process of building a cooperation framework.

Sharing about the plan to assume the rotating chairmanship of CPTPP in 2026, PM Chính said that Việt Nam is preparing carefully and hopes to receive active support and assistance from CPTPP members. Việt Nam will inherit and promote the achievements of CPTPP, while working with partners to develop CPTPP more dynamically, substantially and effectively, promoting trade between members, he said.

The PM also said that in 2026, Việt Nam clearly identifies the CPTPP - EU Trade and Investment Dialogue as one of the top priorities.

The Canadian and EC leaders expressed their appreciation for PM Chính’s sharing, welcomed Việt Nam's role as CPTPP Chair in 2026, and affirmed that they will closely coordinate to help Việt Nam successfully assume this important role in promoting trade and investment cooperation between CPTPP members, as well as between CPTPP and its partners. — VNA/VNS

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

Henig:  IMO: At a 24,000vnd to $1 exchange rate, who has shopping money to support a $227M shopping center? What do you have up your sleeve, Vietnam? I think we may have an idea...

Aeon Mall to build $227mn shopping center in Vietnam’s Dong Nai

Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 18:11 GMT+7

Aeon Mall Vietnam Co., Ltd., an arm of Japanese retail giant Aeon Mall, has received approval to build a major shopping complex in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam.

The provincial administration on Monday held a ceremony to grant Aeon Mall Vietnam an investment registration certificate for its Aeon Mall Bien Hoa project in Tran Bien Ward.

Backed by more than VND6 trillion (US$227.4 million), the project is set to become one of the largest shopping malls in the province.

The mall will be built on a plot of over 10 hectares along Dang Van Tron Street and will feature a wide range of facilities, including food and beverage outlets, leisure areas, children’s play zones, office and warehouse space, and an event hall.

Aeon Mall Bien Hoa will also have the rights to import, export, wholesale, and retail goods without setting up separate wholesale or retail entities, in accordance with Vietnamese law.

According to provincial authorities, the investment is not only significant in terms of capital but also plays a strategic role in driving Dong Nai’s economic transformation.

At the ceremony, Nguyen Kim Long, deputy chairman of the Dong Nai administration, congratulated Aeon Mall Vietnam on choosing the province as its strategic location.

He highlighted that the project would strengthen the service and trade sectors, helping balance Dong Nai’s economic structure in line with its role as a gateway to the southern economic hub.

For the province’s more than four million residents, the presence of a world-class retail brand like Aeon Mall promises a modern shopping, dining, and entertainment destination built to international standards.

https://news.tuoitre.vn/aeon-m.....142107.htm

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Henig:  IMO: More info on mergers and acquisitions in Vietnamese markets tells me that investors think this area has strong possibilities for profits. I like that thought.

Vietnam’s healthcare sector sees $4.8bn in M&A as foreign investors target promising market

Saturday, November 22, 2025, 16:57 GMT+7

Mergers and acquisitions in Vietnam’s healthcare sector reached an estimated US$4.8 billion in the first eight months of 2025, driven by rising domestic demand and growing foreign investment, a specialist said on Friday.

The figure represents a 21-percent increase from the same period in 2024, with the average deal size rising to about $42 million, according to Dang Duc Nhu, an M&A specialist.

The first international conference on mergers & acquisitions in healthcare (HIMA 2025) was held in Hanoi on Friday to highlight investment opportunities in Vietnam's expanding medical market.

Nguyen Toan Thang, deputy chief of the Ministry of Health Office, said the government aims to expand community healthcare and improve medical services by 2030. 

He added that reforms to increase transparency in procurement, boost domestic production of medical equipment, and expand international cooperation are expected to attract more foreign capital.

Most recent deals involved pharmaceuticals, hospital chains, and private clinics, with investors seeking to expand capacity and improve service quality. 

Analysts said the sector's growth is supported by a rapidly aging population, which accounts for about 20 percent of the country, and a middle class projected to reach 23 million by 2030.

"Foreign investors are targeting Vietnam not only for its growth but also to participate in reforms, digital transformation, and local manufacturing," Thang said.

Bao Anh - Duong Lieu / Tuoi Tre News

https://news.tuoitre.vn/vietna.....756391.htm

News, Rumors and Opinions Sunday 11-23-2025

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Henig:  IMO: Uhhhhh... You... Uhhhh... You guys KNOW you can fix this, right? In fact, from previous articles, we know something's in the works. How long do you all wanna' play this game?

Iraq’s economy nearing breaking point, expert says

2025-11-22 00:39   Shafaq News – Baghdad

Iraq is heading toward a major economic shock, economist Manar Al-Obaidy warned on Saturday, citing decades of structural neglect and the government’s reliance on "short-term remedies."

In a post on Facebook, Al-Obaidy accused officials of promoting an “economic illusion” that Iraq can overcome its fiscal crisis without deep reform, even as essential services near collapse, water and food security deteriorate, and financial reserves shrink.

He cautioned that policymakers are likely to choose temporary fixes again, relying on increased cash issuance, more borrowing, or expanded consumption-driven spending instead of structural change.

The next government, he warned, faces a binary choice: either initiate painful restructuring — cutting operating costs, reforming subsidies, and rebalancing public spending — or delay once more and aggravate long-term damage.

“Reform will provoke public anger, but delaying it will make the eventual collapse far harsher,” he said, urging decision-makers to prioritize sustainability over short-term approval.

Iraq’s economy has long depended on oil for over 90 percent of state revenue, leaving the country highly exposed to price fluctuations, while a swollen public payroll, heavy subsidies, and minimal private-sector participation have drained resources without creating sustainable growth.

https://shafaq.com/en/Economy/.....xpert-says

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Henig:  IMO: Frank says that Iraq almost always under-reports their gold acquisitions. With that being the case, did they really only purchase 6 tons of gold in Q3 2025?

Iraq purchases 6 tons of gold in Q3 2025

2025-11-22 05:55  Shafaq News – Baghdad

 Iraq added six tons of gold to its reserves in the third quarter of this year, the World Gold Council reported on Saturday.

The council said global central banks drove gold demand during the quarter after a slowdown in the first half of the year, bringing net purchases to about 220 tons. Despite a nearly 50% surge in gold prices since January and new all-time highs, the report noted that central banks continue to accumulate the metal as a strategic reserve asset.

Iraq’s latest purchase raises its total gold holdings to 170 tons.

Kazakhstan was the largest buyer in the third quarter, adding 18 tons to reach 324 tons in reserves. Brazil followed with a 15-ton purchase in September, lifting its total to 145 tons.

Turkiye increased its official reserves by seven tons, bringing its holdings to 641 tons, while China’s central bank added five tons, the Czech National Bank five tons, and Ghana four tons.

Only two countries reported reductions: Uzbekistan, which cut three tons, and Qatar, which reduced its reserves by one ton.

https://shafaq.com/en/Economy/.....in-Q3-2025

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Frank26   Question:  "When Iraqi citizens get their purchasing power...would the rest of the world who holds dinar also be able to exchange at the new rate?"  The moment the CBI releases it, boom, the world gets it.  It'll go straight to Forex, every bank, every exchange center, everybody will receive it instantly.

Mnt Goat   If all goes well with the swap out of the notes in Iraq, and inflation remains low in Iraq, we can expect the next stage of the plan to include the reinstatement back to FOREX sometime in January... There is just too much adding up that this may actually be our timeframe.  

Militia Man   Everything they're doing is controlled...and I'm glad to see it because I want success.  I want you to be successful.  I want all of us to be successful...This Newsweek article is a green light. Quote:  "Iraq is stable, growing and ready and the world should pay attention."  Exactly.  100%...We all had patients.  Some for a couple years, some just happen to be here today.  Many of us have been here for 15, 20 years...I knew what I owned so I stuck with it.  I believe the country is going to be what it's showing to be.  It's filthy rich...$16 trillion worth of natural resources has my attention.  It's unbelievable and that's why I'm here.

Huge Gold News Coming from the Fed! If You own Gold, Watch This Now- Rafi Farber

The Metal Mindset:  11-22-2025

A strange kind of tension is running through the markets right now, the sort that makes everything twitchy even when nothing obvious has happened.

That’s the backdrop Rafi Farber is talking about. In his view, the dollar is sitting at a fork in the road, and the Fed hasn’t committed to either branch.

As long as policymakers avoid that choice, the entire system trades like it’s over-caffeinated. Gold can jump a hundred dollars and cough it back the next day.

 Miners dive because Nvidia has a bad session. Bitcoin leverage unwinds and drags unrelated sectors with it. Margin connects everything, and debt amplifies every small move.

What this really means is that volatility is the default until the Fed decides whether it’s going to suppress deflation with liquidity or tolerate higher inflation to keep the gears turning.

 Farber’s take is that the outcome is already locked in. The Fed will print. It always does at the edge of a deflationary cliff.

But until the moment they stop hesitating, markets will keep whipping around in tight, manic loops. From there he pushes into a deeper point.

The dollar price of gold isn’t the key metric. The real issue is when people simply won’t accept dollars for their gold anymore. That’s the failure mode he’s outlining: a currency that loses credibility faster than wages can adjust, where debts stop meaning anything and the system jams.

In that environment, dollar-denominated prices don’t just rise; they detach from reality. People fall back on whatever actually holds value and can circulate without depending on trust in a central authority.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXPQwudiMo8

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Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

Peace by Trump’s Blueprint? Inside the Controversial 28-Point U.S. Ukraine Plan

Why this offer is stirring NATO fears, Ukrainian backlash, and global uncertainty

Overview

• The U.S. has floated a 28-point peace proposal to end the war in Ukraine.

• The plan reportedly requires Ukraine to make major concessions — territorial, military, and political.

• Many of the proposal’s terms align with long-standing Russian demands, but it also offers economic reintegration for Russia and vast reconstruction funds for Ukraine.

• European and Ukrainian leaders have reacted with deep skepticism, warning that the draft could undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty and security.

Key Developments

• Territorial Concessions
  Under this draft, Ukraine would de facto accept Russian control over Crimea and parts of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia. Some regions would be demilitarized zones, while others would remain "frozen" along current conflict lines.

• Military Limits & Neutrality
  The plan caps the Ukrainian armed forces at 600,000 troops, far below current estimates. It also requires Kyiv to constitutionally renounce future NATO membership — while NATO agrees not to admit Ukraine.

• Security Guarantees, with Conditions
  Ukraine would receive security guarantees, but they come with significant caveats. If Ukraine were to launch aggression against Russia, those guarantees could be revoked. European warplanes would reportedly be stationed in Poland, not Ukraine.

• Economy & Reconstruction
  The proposal calls for €100–200 billion (or more) from frozen Russian assets to be used for rebuilding Ukraine. A “Ukraine Development Fund” would finance infrastructure, technology, and industry. At the same time, Russia would be offered long-term economic cooperation and possibly re-entry into the G8.

• Peace Council & Legal Framework
  A new “Peace Council,” reportedly to be chaired by Donald Trump, would oversee enforcement. The deal includes full amnesty for wartime actions and sets up a humanitarian committee for prisoner exchanges and family reunifications.

• Nuclear Power Plant
  The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant would operate under IAEA supervision, with electricity shared equally between Ukraine and Russia.

Why It Matters

This isn’t just another ceasefire pitch — it’s a full-blown vision for a post-war order. The plan could reshape Europe’s security map in dramatic ways: Ukraine gives up territory and NATO hopes, Russia gains legitimacy, and the balance of power could shift. But Kyiv’s deep distrust, combined with European divergence, makes it anything but certain that this proposal will become a reality.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Sovereign Risk & Leverage
  If pushed forward, the deal could weaken Ukraine’s autonomy and set a dangerous precedent about winning wars through geopolitical pressure.

• Pillar: Economic Reintegration Strategy
  By offering economic rewards to Russia, this plan could redefine how post-conflict reconstruction is tied to geopolitical concessions.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Sources

• Reuters – “Draft of U.S.-backed 28-point peace proposal for Ukraine”

• Al Jazeera – “More details of U.S. plan for Ukraine emerge, sees territory ceded to Russia”

• Washington Post – “Key elements in 28-point peace proposal and why much of it is unacceptable for Ukraine”

• Euronews – “European leaders say U.S. 28-point plan is a draft only; demands changes”

• Euronews – “Ukraine to begin talks with U.S. in Switzerland on 28-point peace plan”

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South Africa Pushes Through G20 Consensus as U.S. Boycotts the Summit

Africa’s first G20 presidency holds firm as member nations back a declaration without Washington’s participation.

Overview

• South Africa secures broad support for a G20 summit declaration despite the United States refusing to attend.

• Delegations completed the draft outcome document without U.S. involvement, drawing criticism from some U.S. officials.

• Climate policy remains central to the declaration, even as Washington rejects climate-related agenda items.

• Global South priorities—financing, minerals, and fairer lending—take unprecedented prominence under Africa’s first G20 presidency.

Key Developments

• President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed strong consensus among G20 participants, emphasizing the significance of Africa’s first turn at the presidency and the unity shown by member states.

• The United States boycotted the summit, citing unproven allegations of discrimination against South Africa’s white minority and opposing the event’s focus on global solidarity.

• Envoys completed a draft declaration touching on climate-induced disasters, the transition to green energy, and ensuring mineral wealth benefits producing nations.

• A final agenda point seeks a more equitable borrowing system for lower-income countries, a priority welcomed by many Global South economies.

• Ramaphosa will hand over the G20 presidency to an “empty chair,” symbolizing South Africa’s refusal to accept the U.S. offer to send a substitute representative.

• Analysts noted that other major economies appear ready to embrace the African-led agenda, allowing meaningful outcomes to proceed even in Washington’s absence.

Why It Matters

This summit marks a pivotal moment for Africa’s role in global governance. Even without U.S. participation, South Africa secured alignment on a declaration centered on development, climate priorities, and fairer financial frameworks—illustrating a broader shift toward multipolar decision-making. The cohesion among other G20 members signals a world increasingly prepared to move forward on global issues even when Washington steps back.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Multipolar Leadership Expands
The ability of G20 members to reach a declaration without U.S. engagement highlights a redistribution of global influence. Emerging economies are coordinating more assertively on climate, lending, and industrial priorities—key components of long-term financial restructuring.

Pillar 2: Global South Priorities Move Center Stage
Africa’s first G20 presidency elevated issues—like mineral equity and climate-disaster financing—that align directly with broader global reset trends reshaping supply chains and investment flows.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Sources

• Reuters – “South Africa Says G20 to Agree Declaration Despite U.S. Absence”

• Modern Diplomacy – “South Africa: G20 to Agree Declaration Despite U.S. Absence”

• DW – “South Africa Hosts Historic G20 as Global South Priorities Take Focus” (contextual reporting)

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XRP Goes Mainstream: Bitwise ETF Ignites New Era for Ripple

The NYSE launch gives traditional investors unprecedented access to XRP, setting the stage for a potential market surge.

Overview

• Bitwise’s XRP ETF has gone live on the NYSE, opening the crypto asset to institutional and retail investors.

• XRP’s unique structure, cross-border payment focus, and 13-year history make it a standout in the crypto ecosystem.

• ETF momentum is expected to fuel capital inflows, potentially driving XRP price growth in the near future.

• Analysts predict Ripple could achieve significant long-term gains, with some forecasts projecting prices near $9–$10 by 2040.

Key Developments

• Bitwise XRP ETF Launch
  The ETF provides investors with a regulated, spot-based vehicle to gain exposure to XRP. Bitwise highlighted XRP’s potential to disrupt global payments, its strong community support, and favorable regulatory positioning.

• Market Resilience and Investor Interest
  XRP has maintained stability through prior market fluctuations. Analysts suggest the ETF will attract substantial inflows, supporting both liquidity and price momentum.

• Upcoming ETF Wave
  More than 100 crypto ETFs, including XRP-focused and broad crypto index funds, are expected to enter the market in 2026, amplifying the ETF ecosystem and institutional adoption.

• Price Forecasts
  According to CoinCodex and technical analysis, XRP could rise nearly 400% to reach $9.99 by 2040, though short-term sentiment remains cautious with indicators showing extreme fear.

Why It Matters

The Bitwise XRP ETF marks a major milestone in bridging crypto and traditional finance. By offering regulated, accessible exposure to XRP, the ETF could accelerate mainstream adoption, increase market liquidity, and strengthen Ripple’s position in cross-border payments.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Crypto Integration into Traditional Finance
The ETF launch signals a growing trend of regulated cryptocurrency instruments entering traditional markets, creating pathways for institutional capital flows into digital assets.

Pillar 2: XRP as a Strategic Payment Asset
With broader adoption and investment, XRP may solidify its role in cross-border settlements, challenging conventional fiat-dependent systems and supporting a multi-currency, decentralized financial landscape.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Watcher.Guru – “Bitwise Just Put XRP on the Big Stage, What Comes After This?”

• CoinCodex – “XRP Price Prediction 2025–2040”

• CoinDesk – “Bitwise Launches Spot XRP ETF on NYSE”

• CNBC – “ETF Market Explosion Expected in 2026, XRP Among Top Picks”

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Tishwash:  Iraq increases its gold reserves to 170 tons

The World Gold Council announced on Saturday that Iraq bolstered its gold reserves by purchasing six tons during the third quarter of this year, bringing its total reserves to 170 tons.

The Council explained in a report ,reviewed by Al-Maalomah News Agency, that “central banks around the world were the main driver of gold demand during the third quarter, following a noticeable slowdown in the first and second quarters,” noting that “net purchases by central banks reached approximately 220 tons during the aforementioned period.”

Despite the significant rise in gold prices—which have jumped by about 50% since the beginning of the year, reaching record levels—demand from central banks continued to increase as part of policies to enhance financial security and diversify reserves.

The report indicated that "Kazakhstan was the largest gold buyer in the third quarter, with its central bank adding 18 tons, raising its total reserves to 324 tons. The Brazilian central bank also purchased 15 tons in September, bringing its total holdings to 145 tons."

The Central Bank of Turkey continued to bolster its reserves, adding 7 tons to bring its total holdings to 641 tons. The People's Bank of China and the Czech National Bank each purchased 5 tons, while the Bank of Ghana acquired 4 tons.

Conversely, only two countries saw a decrease in their reserves during the third quarter: Uzbekistan, with a decline of 3 tons, and Qatar, with a decrease of 1 ton. link

Tishwash:  US will not accept 'outside interference' in Iraq's new government, special envoy says

Washington is 'carefully watching', Mark Savaya says

 The US will not tolerate any external actors interfering in the formation of Iraq's new government, Washington's special envoy to the country said on Friday.

Mark Savaya, who President Donald Trump last month named as the special envoy to Iraq, said Baghdad had made “significant progress” over the past three years.

 “We hope to see this progress continue in the coming months,” Mr Savaya wrote on X.

He said the US is “carefully watching” the process of Iraq forming its new government following elections this month.

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“Let it be clear that the United States will not accept or permit any outside interference in shaping the new Iraqi government,” he said.

 The special envoy said he would be heading to Iraq soon to meet key leaders.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani's political bloc won the most seats but a new government could be a way off due to wrangling to build a majority.

Post-election talks between Shiite, Sunni and Kurdish parties in Iraq usually last for months. By convention in Iraq, a Shiite Muslim holds the post of prime minister, a Sunni is parliament speaker and the largely ceremonial presidency goes to a Kurd.

The main challenge for the next government will be addressing long-standing grievances over poor public services, corruption and unemployment – issues that have fuelled mass protests in recent years. The new administration will also need to maintain the delicate balance in ties between Iran and the US, the country's two main allies. link

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Tishwash:  Iraq enters the era of "digital maturity"... Huge leaps in the use of the internet and social media

Iraq is witnessing a significant acceleration in the use of digital technology in its various forms and methods, coinciding with the entry of thousands of international companies into the Iraqi market. This surge in digital consumption is attributed to what could be considered excessive usage.

According to official figures released by global digital companies, most notably We Are Social, this trend is occurring amidst warnings about the continued escalation of reliance on rapidly advancing technologies and their increasing dominance over the lives of Iraqi citizens, despite the positive aspects of the current  digital maturity.

The latest digital data released for October 2025 revealed radical shifts in the Iraqi technological landscape, with the country recording record jumps in internet and smartphone usage rates, a clear indication that Iraq is entering a phase of accelerated "digital maturity".

A report issued by We Are Social, which highlights the adoption of connected services, showed that Iraq is witnessing an unprecedented phenomenon in the use of social media, which grew by a tremendous 17% in just one year, with the number of digital identities exceeding 40 million.

In detailing the figures, the report explained that the number of mobile phone subscriptions in Iraq has exceeded the actual population, reaching 50.8 million subscriptions, in a country with a population of 47.3 million people, and with a penetration rate of 108% of the total population, the concept is established that the Iraqi citizen depends entirely on the mobile phone as a main gateway to the world, with the phenomenon of an individual owning more than one SIM card being widespread.

These figures come in conjunction with the rise in the country’s urbanization rate to 72.2%, which has facilitated the deployment of communications infrastructure in cities and densely populated areas.

The internet is no longer a luxury in Iraq, but a necessity for daily life. The report indicated that 39.6 million Iraqis use the internet, which is equivalent to 83.8% of the population. This widespread use, which grew by 4.7% compared to last year, practically means the disappearance of the “digital divide” that the country suffered from in previous decades, paving the way for distance education services and digital work.

The most controversial and interesting figure in the 2025 report is the "rocketing" increase in the number of social media users, with 5.8 million new users joining these platforms in the last 12 months alone.

Ali Nouri, a researcher and specialist in digital media, believes that “the number of social media accounts exceeding (40.1 million) the number of actual internet users reflects a deep division of Iraqi society in the virtual space, and the multiplicity of accounts for one individual across different platforms, which makes these platforms the new ‘public arena’ for Iraqis.”

Nouri affirms: “This new digital landscape opens the door for the business sector; the data clearly indicates that the Iraqi market is fully ready for a revolution in e-commerce and financial technology (FinTech), and with a user base of this size, companies that do not have a clear digital strategy will find themselves out of the competition.”

He continues, "These figures place the Iraqi government before urgent obligations, most notably the need to move from the traditional e-government to a 'smart government' that provides its services through mobile phone applications to suit the behavior of citizens, in addition to the urgent need for strict legislation related to cybersecurity to protect the data of millions of new users."  link

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The Death of the Financial System

The Death of the Financial System

WTFinance:  11-21-2025

Are you feeling a nagging sense of unease about the global economy, even as headlines tout market highs? You’re not alone.

Beneath the surface of seemingly buoyant financial markets, a profound and potentially seismic shift is underway, driven by unprecedented global debt, currency debasement, and escalating geopolitical tensions.

We recently tuned into a powerful discussion featuring Matthew Piepenburg, Partner of Von Greyerz AG, hosted by WTFinance.

Piepenburg offered a meticulous, sobering, yet ultimately empowering analysis of our current financial landscape, underscoring the critical, often misunderstood, role of gold and silver as fundamental monetary metals.

Piepenburg argues that decades of unchecked spending, relentless money printing, and accommodative central bank policies have led us to a tipping point. The US dollar, once the undisputed titan of global finance, is undergoing a systemic debasement. This isn’t just an academic concern; it’s manifesting as a currency crisis, eroding purchasing power and trust in fiat systems worldwide.

Why does this matter? Because in a world drowning in debt and facing increasingly worthless currencies, the intrinsic value and monetary nature of gold become undeniable.

For the first time, central banks are holding more gold than US Treasuries – a stark testament to the eroding faith in sovereign debt and the accelerating shift towards gold as a strategic reserve asset.

Perhaps the most alarming disconnect Piepenburg highlights is the chasm between a soaring Wall Street and a struggling Main Street. While a handful of overvalued tech and AI stocks propel market indices to new heights, the real economy tells a different story: rising defaults, shrinking job markets, and declining consumer sentiment.

Piepenburg rightly critiques official government data, like the BLS unemployment figures, suggesting they often mask a much grimmer economic truth revealed by private sector analyses.

This creates an unsustainable market valuation, fueled by continuous central bank liquidity which only perpetuate a moral hazard and delay the inevitable reckoning.

Beyond economics, geopolitics are playing a pivotal role. The weaponization of the US dollar in 2022 was a watershed moment, accelerating “de-dollarization” efforts among eastern economies.

This erosion of trust in the dollar as a neutral reserve currency compounds the complexity of reshoring manufacturing and exacerbates existing challenges like political polarization and wealth inequality.

The global financial system is increasingly uncertain, with geopolitical risks amplifying monetary instability.

The concluding message from Matthew Piepenburg is perhaps the most vital: become well-informed. In an era saturated with emotional narratives and partisan agendas, it’s paramount to develop independent, fact-checked opinions.

Understanding the intricate dance between monetary policy, market dynamics, and geopolitical shifts is no longer optional; it’s essential for navigating the ongoing transition in the global economic order.

https://youtu.be/MG3eGGC0DTE

Ariel: Iraq Moving Things Under the Table

Ariel: Iraq Moving Things Under the Table

11-21-2025

SO-20022 & And The Shadow Department (Iraq Moving Things Under The Table) The Sleight Of Hand

Here’s the part that should make your palms sweat: the department now has internal “Red Line” protocols that allow them to mobilize 35% of the entire reserve stack without Treasury Ministry sign-off.

 That rule was written in Q4 2025 and sits in a classified annex that fewer than a dozen people have ever seen.

It means the CBI can counter any speculative attack before politicians even wake up and start arguing. While the Parliament bickers about budgets, these technicians can be buying or selling billions in the blink of an eye.

This is the hidden hand that guarantees the coming rate change will not wobble, will not retrace, will not give the sharks a second bite.

Tie this to Saturday(22 November 2025) and the picture gets even sharper. When SWIFT flips the switch and kills legacy MT messages forever, Iraq’s ISO 20022 pipes are already live, tested, and humming.

The Investment Department’s portfolio yields are now visible in real time to every major liquidity provider on earth. JPMorgan, Citi, HSBC; they can see the reserves, they can see the gold, they can see the daily oil receipts flowing in structured, unbreakable data streams. That visibility is the final green light for deliverable forward contracts on the IQD.

The department didn’t just prepare the money; they prepared the proof that the money is real and ready.

Mark January 2026 on your calendar in red. That’s when the WTO Working Party convenes and the Investment Department’s pristine balance sheet becomes the single most persuasive document in the room. They won’t need to beg for membership; they’ll simply open the books and let the numbers do the talking.

Fourteen-plus months of import cover, zero currency mismatch, yields beating inflation in every major bloc; this is the resume of a nation that has already graduated from emerging-market kindergarten.

The department has engineered a reserve position so strong that WTO accession is less a negotiation and more a coronation.

Read Full Article:  https://www.patreon.com/posts/iso-20022-and-of-144121497

https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/11/21/ariel-prolotario1-iraq-moving-things-under-the-table/

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What You Need To Look For (Excerpt)

Preview: What I’m about to lay out for you has never been packaged this way in public, because the Central Bank of Iraq doesn’t want the street or the speculators to fully grasp how locked-and-loaded they truly are.

The Investment Department inside the CBI is no longer some sleepy bureaucratic corner pushing paper and clipping coupons on U.S. Treasuries. It has quietly morphed into the single most lethal monetary weapon Iraq possesses.

 While everyone obsesses over the daily auction and the parallel rate, this department has been stacking ammunition in complete silence. Over $110 billion in foreign reserves, 152 tons of physical gold, and a portfolio so clean it makes the Swiss blush.

 This is the war chest that guarantees any new exchange rate will not just be announced; it will be defended to the death.

Step into the vault with me for a second. Forty-two percent of those reserves sit in short-duration U.S. T-Bills that can be liquidated in hours, twenty-eight percent in German Bunds, and another eighteen percent parked at the Bank for International Settlements itself.

That’s not diversification for diversification’s sake; that’s deliberate engineering so Iraq can dump $38–40 billion into the forex market literally overnight without asking permission from anyone in Washington or Baghdad.

The Investment Department has pre-positioned everything so the second the Governor gives the nod, liquidity floods the market like water out of a broken dam. They’ve stress-tested this monster down to a $55 oil scenario and it still holds for three full years.

That’s not confidence; that’s arrogance born of perfect preparation.

Source(s):  https://x.com/Prolotario1/status/1992025563104522367

https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/11/21/ariel-prolotario1-what-you-need-to-look-for/

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Saturday Afternoon 11-22-25

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

Iran’s Energy Crisis and Tehran’s Strategic Turn to Russia & China
How blackouts and sanctions are forcing Iran into a risky geopolitical energy pivot

Overview

• After a summer of crippling heat, widespread blackouts, and renewed sanctions, Iran is entering a deep energy crisis.

• Tehran is relying more heavily on Russia and China to stabilize its power sector: building nuclear reactors with Moscow, importing solar and storage technology from Beijing.

• But these projects face serious obstacles—sanctions, funding risks, and geopolitical leverage—and may not meaningfully resolve Iran’s immediate shortages.

• As winter approaches, Iran’s energy future remains precarious: rich in ambition, weak in delivery.

Key Developments

• Domestic Power Crisis Worsens
  Scheduled rolling blackouts have returned amid intense summer heat. 
  Decades of underinvestment, reliance on inefficient gas plants, and a fragmented grid have left Iran ill-equipped to meet peak demand. 

• Russia Steps In with Nuclear Ambitions
  In September 2025, Russia and Iran signed a $25 billion deal to build four Generation III reactors in Hormozgan Province, aiming for up to 5 GW of capacity. 
  This is part of a broader strategy: Tehran hopes to reach 20 GW of nuclear capacity by 2040, including several small modular reactors (SMRs). 

• But the deal comes with risk: Moscow gains deep strategic leverage, and sanctions may complicate delivery. Modern Diplomacy

• China’s Role in Renewables
  Under its long-term cooperation deal with China, Iran is fast-tracking solar and battery storage projects. 
  Chinese firms such as SUNROVER and LDK are leading major PV contracts; China is also helping ship solar panels via land routes. 
  However, currency instability, banking isolation, and limited skilled labor make scaling difficult. 

• Trilateral Diplomacy
  In early 2025, Iran, Russia, and China met in Beijing to coordinate on nuclear strategy and counter Western sanctions. 
  China has publicly defended Iran’s right to “peaceful nuclear energy” in this context. 

• Escalation Amid Sanctions
  The UN Security Council rejected a Russia–China resolution to delay the re-imposition of UN sanctions on Iran, complicating Tehran’s access to key energy technologies. 
  Meanwhile, Iran faces growing domestic discontent: protests over energy shortages have been linked to rising economic and social strain. 

Why It Matters

Iran’s pivot to Russia and China in the energy sphere is more than a technical fix—it’s a political and strategic recalibration. By aligning with Moscow for nuclear power and Beijing for renewables, Tehran is signaling both defiance toward the West and a long-term bet on Eastern alliances. But the immediate utility of these projects is limited: they may take years to produce meaningful relief, especially given worsening sanctions and potential security risks.

Domestically, the energy crisis underscores Iran’s structural fragility: despite its vast oil and gas reserves, the country struggles to maintain a stable, efficient domestic power system. Internationally, the deals deepen Tehran’s dependence on authoritarian partners, potentially limiting its future autonomy.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar: Geopolitical Realignment
Iran’s energy turn strengthens its strategic alignment with Russia and China, tightening a geopolitical triangle that challenges Western influence in the Middle East. This trio could become a more cohesive counterweight in energy, defense, and economic diplomacy.

Pillar: Emerging Energy Paradigms
By pursuing nuclear and renewable energy in tandem, Iran is modeling a future in which energy security is tied to geopolitical non-alignment—not just market access. If successful, this could reshape regional infrastructure planning and investment flows.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Sources

• Modern Diplomacy – “Iran’s Energy Crisis and Tehran’s Strategic Turn to Russia and China”

• Al Jazeera – “Russia, Iran Sign Nuclear Power Plants Deal as Sanctions Loom” 

• The National – “As Iran reels from strikes on its nuclear programme, how will the fall-out affect its clean energy ambitions?”

• Iran Focus – “The Return of Power Outages in Iran Amid Intense Summer Heat” 

• Al-Monitor – “Russia, Iran sign deal to build small nuclear power plants”

• Tehran Times – “Iran, China, and Russia to Convene in Beijing to Discuss Nuclear Issue, Sanctions Removal” 

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What Happens If BRICS Launches Their Currency Tonight?

Hypothetical shock-scenario: a new BRICS currency and the implications for the U.S. dollar, capital flows, and global power.

Overview

• A surprise overnight BRICS currency announcement would trigger an immediate re-ordering of the global financial architecture.

• Dollar dominance would face its sharpest test in decades as developing nations consider alternatives.

• Three major U.S. sectors would feel the shock first:
  (1) global trade & dollar dependency, (2) capital flows & exchange rates, (3) geopolitical leverage & sanction power.

• While this scenario is purely hypothetical, it reflects an already-advancing trend: rapid de-dollarisation and multipolar financial alignment.

Key Developments

• Reduced Dependency on the Dollar
  A BRICS currency—if launched suddenly—would accelerate global trade settlement outside the dollar, reducing exposure to U.S. monetary policy and the risks tied to sanctions.

• Capital Flows & Exchange-Rate Dynamics
  Investors would rapidly readjust portfolios, FX markets would swing, and the dollar’s reserve-currency premium would come under pressure.

• Geopolitical Shift & Economic Leverage
  A unified BRICS currency would signal a major shift in global power, providing emerging economies with stronger negotiating power and reducing Western influence.

• Structural & Practical Obstacles
  Despite growing momentum, real barriers remain: diverging BRICS member interests, convertibility issues, lack of unified monetary governance, and the world’s deep dependence on existing dollar infrastructure.

Why It Matters

Even if no currency launches tonight, the idea alone signals how fragile the current dollar-centric system has become. The world is already moving toward a more multipolar economic order. The BRICS currency narrative intensifies discussions about reserve diversification, trade realignment, sanction-resistant economies, and the future of global finance.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar: Monetary System Disruption
A BRICS currency would challenge the Bretton Woods-era dollar order, accelerating de-dollarisation and reshaping global reserve structures.

Pillar: Economic Sovereignty & Global Governance
Emerging economies seeking alternatives to Western-dominated systems highlight a broader restructuring of global governance and the shift toward multipolar finance.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• InvestingNews – “How Would a New BRICS Currency Affect the US Dollar?”

• GIS Reports – “BRICS Making Progress on Payment System”

• Watcher.Guru – “What Happens If BRICS Launches Their Currency Tonight?”

• EBC Forex – “BRICS New Currency vs US Dollar: Can It Change World Trade?”

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“Oops! We’re a Major Silver Producer Now”

“Oops! We’re a Major Silver Producer Now”

Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black)  November 20, 2025

When mining superintendent Marcus Daly arrived in Butte, Montana in the late 1870s to evaluate a cluster of silver prospects, it was a mundane business trip— the mad western gold rush was over by then.

The area was known for its patchy silver veins, and Daly’s job was to decide whether there were still any mines worth buying.  All the ‘experts’ thought the boom was over. Gold and silver had fallen out of favor... and mines were selling for less than the value of the dirt.

So when Marcus Daly went underground at a modest site called the Anaconda, he noticed the ore didn’t look like a typical silver deposit... and that something much bigger was hiding below.

Daly pushed for the property’s purchase—about $30,000 which would be about $1 million today. His reasoning? Beneath the silver veins, Daly had spotted a massive copper system.

The timing couldn’t have been better for a nation racing into an industrial age.

Telegraph lines, electrical wiring, motors, early power systems — America was devouring copper as fast as anyone could pull it out of the ground. And Daly’s discovery pushed the Anaconda operation from a forgettable silver claim into one of the engines of American industrial growth.

For years, that copper carried what became the Anaconda Copper Mining Company.

Output scaled, profits climbed, and Butte became synonymous with industrial metal.

But the silver never went away. As miners pulled the copper out of the ground, they were also extracting silver... which was sort of ‘in the way’ of the copper.

At first the silver was just an afterthought; Anaconda was a copper company, plain and simple. They just happened to mine some silver, almost begrudgingly, as an afterthought. And throughout the early 20th century and the Roaring 20s, nobody paid attention.

Then the Great Depression hit.

Copper demand—and prices—collapsed almost overnight as factories slowed, construction stalled, and electrical projects were shelved indefinitely.

Anaconda took a beating like everyone else—but it didn’t fold.

The “accidental” silver kept generating revenue even as the industrial economy stalled... and that silver revenue kept Anaconda alive when competitors were going out of business left and right.

It gave the company the diversification it needed to survive the worst phases of the worst commodity cycle — and stay standing when others didn’t.

This is far from an isolated incident—the mining industry is no stranger to these necessary pivots.

And it’s also not just a quirky footnote— it’s the kind of setup that gives investors a chance to buy into something most investors write-off.

For example, the latest edition of our premium investment research newsletter featured a company that ordinarily mines a critical industrial metal—one that’s necessary for all modern technology.

Funny thing is, this company also just happens to produce gold and silver.

They never set out to be precious metals miners. In fact, the company has been extremely successful in its core industrial metal business.

But with gold and silver prices hovering near all-time highs, the company is now minting profits from precious metals. Revenue is through the roof, but shareholders of the business are basically getting all of it for free.

That’s because, right now, the company’s stock is trading at a fairly low multiple JUST based on its industrial mining revenue... which means the market is valuing all the gold and silver production at zero. That’s completely absurd.

Overall this company trades at just FOUR times earnings. At that valuation, even if it were just an industrial producer, it would still be undervalued.

But it also produces enough silver to be close to a top 10 producer in the world.

There’s no rational reason for this business to be selling for such a cheap price. Yet the recent selloff in gold and silver prices only made it cheaper. Some mining companies fell 30%, even though they're still raking in record profits.

To your freedom,         James Hickman  Co-Founder, Schiff Sovereign LLC LINK

https://www.schiffsovereign.com/trends/oops-were-a-major-silver-producer-now-153915/?inf_contact_key=f0a788da85fc4d6a6683a85762244fc59ee4b048ce23149d13a848abfdc3679b

News, Rumors and Opinions Saturday 11-22-2025

Note: All intel should be considered as "Rumors" until we receive official announcements ...and “Rates and Dates” could change anytime until we get to the banks/redemption centers.

Restored Republic via a GCR: Update as of Fri. 21 Nov. 2025

Compiled Fri. 21 Nov. 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Judy Note: The Constitution is hanging by a thread, though the Great Reset that will save us is no longer just approaching, it is happening. Stay Alert. Every minute from now on matters:

The Warnings Were Out: Be Prepared; Big Event Coming; Imminent Worldwide Blackout; Systems were Fracturing; Central Banks Were Closing; Government Servers Were Entering Lockdown.

Then There Were Other Warnings Out: The World as You Knew it Was Fading; The World That Was Hidden is Emerging; Quantum Grid Was Taking Command; Starlink Frequencies Were Spiking Across Every Time Zone; Martial Law; Global Currency Reset; Freedom From Debt From the Cabal

Over 200 nations lock into QFS gold parity, rendering fiat systems obsolete and initiating unbreakable blockchain security.

Starlink frequencies spike as military oversight secures global grids against sabotage during the transition.

Humanitarian vaults expand with seized assets routing to verified accounts, erasing manufactured poverty forever.

Quantum Financial System activation accelerates as blackout protocols engage worldwide, severing Deepstate banking control by December 2025.

NESARA/GESARA enforcement triggers the largest wealth redistribution in history, reclaiming trillions from elite vaults for direct citizen credits starting mid-December 2025.

The Great Awakening surges as hidden technologies release, propelling humanity into an era of abundance and sovereignty.

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Global Currency Reset:

Judy Note: It is my personal opinion, and I could easily be wrong, that when we hear the EBS go off with the sound of Seven Trumpets, we can soon expect to receive several messages on our cell phones generated from the new Starlink Satellite System. One of those messages should contain information about how to gain a redemption center appointment. Those who don’t have foreign currency to exchange will use their appointment to set themselves up for banking, med bed treatment and voting using personal cell phones linked up to the Starlink Satellite System, while we with currency and bonds will do the same, plus be able to do our exchange.

The long-awaited Global Currency Reset and full activation of NESARA/GESARA now stand at the threshold of public manifestation. Multiple bonded sources confirm that Tier 1 and Tier 2 payouts have (allegedly) completed processing, with trillions in prosperity funds(allegedly)  unlocked and flowing securely through the Quantum Financial System.

Redemption centers worldwide are on highest alert, with notifications to exchange for Tier 4b (the Internet Group) expected by at least Tues. 25 Nov. if not before as in on Sat. 22 Nov. when the old SWIFT system officially expires.

On or about November 20, GESARA will (allegedly) begin enforcing universal debt forgiveness, wiping clean mortgages, credit cards, student loans, and medical debt for all citizens under the Restored Republic. Seized Cabal assets are already being redistributed into individual QFS accounts, preparing for the greatest wealth transfer in human history.

The Iraqi Dinar leads the revaluation wave, followed by Zim and the Vietnamese Dong under the new BRICS gold-backed structure.

By Thanksgiving, November 27, President Trump is(allegedly)  scheduled to formally announce the return to the gold standard and the full launch of our sovereign Restored Republic.

This is the promised Biblical jubilee—debts forgiven, captives freed, and abundance restored to God’s people.

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/11/21/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-november-21-2025/

Courtesy of Dinar Guru:  https://www.dinarguru.com/

Frank26  [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]  FIREFLY:  Sudani made an announcement saying Iraq is introducing a  new mechanism for their currency starting on December 1, 2025.  This involves some strategic shifts in the Iraqi dinar and he mentioned the Vietnamese dong is doing something similar...It's all about currency revaluation aligning with global economic players like the BRICS nations and boosting gold reserves and reducing reliance on the US dollar.  Your president Trump is affecting every country, every currency.  FRANK:  Well gooood morning Iraq!  Good for you, Sudani.  You grew a set, didn't you...   OMAR:  Sudani stopped short of declaring a formal revaluation date but he emphasized  the groundwork is fully in place for a "historic making financial transformation."

Mnt Goat   Article:  “AL-HASHEMI: THE FORMATION OF THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT BE DELAYED MUCH LONGER… AND THE NEXT STAGE IS A TEST OF THE ECONOMIC REALITY.”  When the article refers to economic reality this statement is all telling. The momentum of the last fours years must not stop. These fours years must culminate in a reinstatement...

Bruce   [via Sue]  ...This came in...from, I'm just going to say, a premier banker...he said that the notifications are extremely imminent...he said, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday...Basically, they were saying tier 4B notifications are coming very fast.  

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Peter Schiff: The Bubble They Can’t Save This Time

VRIC Media:  11-21-2025

In this interview, Peter Schiff breaks down the growing stress inside the U.S. financial system. From repo market liquidity strains and an oversupply of Treasuries to the Federal Reserve being cornered.

Schiff explains why he believes the U.S. is edging toward a full-blown Treasury crisis. He also covers the surge in gold and silver, the collapse in Bitcoin relative to gold, and what these signals mean for investors as America approaches a critical breaking point.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz5FV2WqtFk