https://thebinational.com/en/reports/2026-09-26/ TheBinational en 2026-09-27T06:14:20.799Z Lula Bans Betting, Turkey Freezes Assets, Iran to Reopen Strait Regulatory risk, Operational risk, Safety & health risk, Financial risk https://thebinational.com/en/reports/2026-09-25/ TheBinational en 2026-09-26T06:15:19.959Z US Treasury Eases Syria Sanctions; Mexico Faces Diesel Halt Regulatory risk, Operational risk, Safety & health risk https://thebinational.com/en/vietnam/2026-09-26/ TheBinational en 2026-09-27T06:11:48.992Z New Rice Export Rules, SCIC Investment Model Regulation, Companies, Markets, Vietnam, Vietnam country risk, New Conditions for Rice Exporters from 1 October, SCIC to Transition to National Investment Fund Model, U.S. Dollar Rises Against Dong on Black Market https://thebinational.com/en/syria/2026-09-26/ TheBinational en 2026-09-27T06:11:35.508Z Syria-Iraq Gasoline Corridor, Syrian-Jordanian Banking Companies, Trade, Syria, Syria country risk, Jordanian banks expand into Syrian market, SyriaTex concludes with export deals for Syrian apparel, Iraq imports US gasoline via Syria energy corridor https://thebinational.com/en/iraq/2026-09-26/ TheBinational en 2026-09-27T06:11:18.555Z Iraq-Germany Urban Talks, Al-Zaidi's Oil Vision Regulation, Companies, Politics, Iraq, Iraq country risk, Population Distribution Report Launched in Baghdad, Iraq in Talks with Germany's Schlegel on Urban Development, Al Zaidi courts US banks in New York targeting 10M bpd oil capacity https://thebinational.com/en/lebanon/2026-09-26/ TheBinational en 2026-09-27T06:10:27.523Z Lebanon Fuel Strike Begins, Inflation Concerns Worsen Disruption, Safety & health, Markets, Lebanon, Lebanon country risk, Fuel Strike Begins in Lebanon Amid Economic Strain, Traffic Accidents in Lebanon Result in Casualties, US-China Tariff Reduction Affects Global Markets https://thebinational.com/en/iran/2026-09-26/ TheBinational en 2026-09-27T06:10:02.902Z Strait of Hormuz Reopening, US Warns Iran's Partners Regulation, Trade, Politics, Iran, Iran country risk, Iran plans to reopen Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Afghanistan to boost transit via Chabahar, US warns Iran's trade partners of economic pressure https://thebinational.com/en/israel/2026-09-26/ TheBinational en 2026-09-27T06:09:44.622Z E1 Tender Postponed, UN Blacklist Impacts Israeli Firms Regulation, Disruption, Israel, Israel country risk, E1 Housing Tender Delayed by Attorney General, UN Blacklist Update Affects Israeli Companies, Mauritius Blocks Air Seychelles Flight from Israel https://thebinational.com/en/malaysia/2026-09-26/ TheBinational en 2026-09-27T06:09:18.136Z Minimum Wage Hike Planned; Bangkok Flood Alert Regulation, Safety & health, Malaysia, Malaysia country risk, Malaysia to Raise Minimum Wage, Details on 9 October, Running Event Routes to Align with DBKL, PDRM, Malaysians in Bangkok Advised to Avoid Flood Zones https://thebinational.com/en/kenya/2026-09-26/ TheBinational en 2026-09-27T06:08:39.790Z Ruto's Coastal Tour, Digital Attacks Surge Safety & health, Politics, Kenya, Kenya country risk, Digital traffic attacks on Kenyan websites surge 114pc, Murkomen intensifies anti-banditry operations in Samburu, Ruto begins Coast tour with Lamu refinery launch https://thebinational.com/en/morocco/2026-09-26/ TheBinational en 2026-09-27T06:08:13.971Z Tensions in Tangier, Power Outage Scheduled Disruption, Internal tension, Politics, Morocco, Morocco country risk, Electricity Outage in Inzegane Ait Melloul on 27 Sept, Tangier Authorities Ban Pro-Palestine Protest, New Government Faces Economic Challenges Post-Election https://thebinational.com/en/nigeria/2026-09-26/ TheBinational en 2026-09-27T06:07:39.346Z Petrol Prices Drop, Diphtheria Crisis, Naira Stability Safety & health, Markets, Nigeria, Nigeria country risk, Diphtheria outbreak in Plateau kills 31, 469 cases reported, Petrol prices reduced to N1,350/litre by marketers, Naira remains stable after Monetary Policy Rate reset https://thebinational.com/en/ukraine/2026-09-26/ TheBinational en 2026-09-27T06:07:00.743Z Kyiv Data Center Shuts, Ukraine Eyes Baltic Ports Disruption, Safety & health, Trade, Ukraine, Ukraine country risk, Cosmonova data center in Kyiv shuts after strikes, Russian strike injures seven, damages Kyiv structures, Ukraine explores Baltic ports for grain exports https://thebinational.com/en/russia/2026-09-26/ TheBinational en 2026-09-27T06:06:39.600Z Sochi Airport Closes, Ukraine's Steel Production Halts Disruption, Politics, Russia, Russia country risk, Sochi Airport closes due to drone activity, ArcelorMittal Krivoy Rog halts steel production, Russian State Duma forms 34 committees https://thebinational.com/en/netherlands/2026-09-26/ TheBinational en 2026-09-27T06:06:23.019Z Dutch Budget Talks, Green Claims Fines, Police Action Regulation, Internal tension, Politics, Netherlands, Netherlands country risk, ACM imposes fines for false green claims, Police respond to unrest in Oisterwijk, Cabinet-Jetten offers reforms to opposition https://thebinational.com/en/poland/2026-09-26/ TheBinational en 2026-09-27T06:06:01.468Z Road Blockade Near Lublin, Eurozone Economic Signals Disruption, Markets, Trade, Poland, Poland country risk, Road Blockade on S17 Near Lublin After Accident, Eurozone Economic Signals Affect Polish Markets, European Rail Industry Faces €97 Billion Market Loss https://thebinational.com/en/spain/2026-09-26/ TheBinational en 2026-09-27T06:05:38.019Z Ceuta Protests Intensify, Spanish Bond Yields Surge Internal tension, Markets, Spain, Spain country risk, Protests in Madrid demand elections over Ceuta crisis, Housing protests in Madrid demand 'Decree Maricarmen', Spanish bond yields reach highest since 2013 https://thebinational.com/en/canada/2026-09-26/ TheBinational en 2026-09-27T06:05:15.470Z Building Canada Strong Act, AI Training Paused Regulation, Companies, Politics, Canada, Canada country risk, Carney introduces Building Canada Strong Act, OpenAI pauses AI model training amid security issues, Albertans to vote on immigration questions https://thebinational.com/en/mexico/2026-09-26/ TheBinational en 2026-09-27T06:04:58.458Z Hurricane Polo Disrupts Ports, EU Trade Concerns Disruption, Trade, Mexico, Mexico country risk, Hurricane Polo closes ports in Baja California Sur, Flooding disrupts roads in Puerto Vallarta, EU trade talks hindered by Mexico's security issues https://thebinational.com/en/japan/2026-09-26/ TheBinational en 2026-09-27T06:04:29.329Z Kumamoto Evacuation, Finance Minister on Yen Safety & health, Companies, Markets, Japan, Japan country risk, Kumamoto City issues evacuation order amid heavy rain, OpenAI's use of public U.S. data raises privacy concerns, Finance Minister signals readiness to support yen https://thebinational.com/en/china/2026-09-26/ TheBinational en 2026-09-27T06:04:09.895Z China Expands Loan Support, Zhejiang Hardware Exports Grow Regulation, Companies, Trade, China, China country risk, China expands loan support for SMEs, EnerVenue starts battery production with Hong Kong backing, Zhejiang hardware industry secures export deals https://thebinational.com/en/united-states/2026-09-26/ TheBinational en 2026-09-27T06:03:50.054Z U.S.-China Tariff Deal, Northeast Storm Disrupts Disruption, Markets, Trade, United States, United States country risk, Northeast storm causes flight cancellations, power outages, 10-year Treasury yield hits 19-year high, U.S. and China agree to cut tariffs on $30B goods https://thebinational.com/en/senegal/2026-09-26/ TheBinational en 2026-09-27T06:03:36.254Z Senelec Vandalism and Chinese Hospital Ship Disruption, Safety & health, Senegal, Senegal country risk, Senelec reports vandalism disruptions in Diamniadio, Chinese hospital ship offers free care in Dakar, Storms damage Senegal's coastal fishing sites https://thebinational.com/en/turkey/2026-09-26/ TheBinational en 2026-09-27T06:03:19.938Z Turkey Freezes Assets, Istanbul Power Cuts Regulation, Disruption, Markets, Turkey, Turkey country risk, Turkey Freezes Assets in Major Fund Investigation, Istanbul Faces Power Cuts in 12 Districts, Fuel Prices Affected by Global Market Fluctuations https://thebinational.com/en/portugal/2026-09-26/ TheBinational en 2026-09-27T06:03:02.808Z SNS Access Proposal, Portugal's Budget Debate Regulation, Internal tension, Politics, Portugal, Portugal country risk, PSD and CDS-PP propose SNS access restrictions, Protests against far-right meeting in Ericeira, PCP criticizes Portugal's 2027 budget proposal https://thebinational.com/en/france/2026-09-26/ TheBinational en 2026-09-27T06:02:33.922Z Clermont-Ferrand Incident; Foreign Investment Scrutiny Regulation, Safety & health, France, France country risk, Foreign investments in France face conditional approvals, Clermont-Ferrand vehicle attack injures four at climate march, Six butchers charged over 2025 E.coli outbreak in Aisne https://thebinational.com/en/united-kingdom/2026-09-26/ TheBinational en 2026-09-27T06:02:06.825Z SNP Planning Law Shift, UK-UAE Tensions Rise Regulation, Disruption, Politics, United Kingdom, United Kingdom country risk, SNP minister introduces 'community consent' in planning, Cocaine smuggling plot through frozen fish foiled, Manchester City verdict tests UK-UAE relations https://thebinational.com/en/germany/2026-09-26/ TheBinational en 2026-09-27T06:01:44.073Z Protests Against Social Reforms, Gas Leak Disruption Disruption, Internal tension, Politics, Germany, Germany country risk, Gas Supply Disruption in Greiz Continues After Leak, DGB Leads Protests Against Social Reforms Across Germany, SPD Threatens to Block Care Reform in Cabinet https://thebinational.com/en/india/2026-09-26/ TheBinational en 2026-09-27T06:01:26.545Z TRAI TV Rules, Heavy Rain Disruptions, Nifty Losses Regulation, Disruption, Markets, India, India country risk, TRAI to regulate free streaming TV services, Heavy rains cause severe disruption in UP, Nifty logs seven-week losing streak https://thebinational.com/en/south-korea/2026-09-26/ TheBinational en 2026-09-27T06:01:10.277Z Chuseok Traffic Woes, Korea-Mexico Trade Talks Disruption, Internal tension, Trade, South Korea, South Korea country risk, Chuseok holiday causes major traffic congestion, Domestic violence reports surge during Chuseok, President Lee urges resumption of Korea-Mexico FTA talks https://thebinational.com/en/argentina/2026-09-26/ TheBinational en 2026-09-27T06:00:38.640Z BCRA Reserves Fall; Argentine Markets Plunge Regulation, Markets, Argentina, Argentina country risk, BCRA reserves drop by $600 million after IMF payment, Retail closures expected for Commerce Employee Day, Argentine stocks and bonds plummet amid external pressures https://thebinational.com/en/brazil/2026-09-26/ TheBinational en 2026-09-27T06:00:19.671Z Lula's Betting Ban, Diesel Subsidy Extended Regulation, Disruption, Brazil, Brazil country risk, Lula bans betting with immediate effect, Diesel subsidy extended by 30 days, Confins Airport resumes after runway repairs https://thebinational.com/en/vietnam/2026-09-25/ TheBinational en 2026-09-26T06:12:50.636Z Vietnam Cracks Down on Counterfeits, USD Weakens Regulation, Markets, Trade, Vietnam, Vietnam country risk, Vietnam tightens crackdown on counterfeits, USD weakens against dong, impacting trade, Argentine businesses eye Vietnam market https://thebinational.com/en/syria/2026-09-25/ TheBinational en 2026-09-26T06:12:27.976Z US Lifts Syria Sanctions, Fuel Stations Shut Regulation, Disruption, Safety & health, Syria, Syria country risk, US Treasury eases sanctions after Syria delisting, Four fuel stations in Tartus closed for violations, Israel allows Syrian air navigation systems to operate https://thebinational.com/en/iraq/2026-09-25/ TheBinational en 2026-09-26T06:12:05.997Z Iraq-Egypt Transport Talks, Iraq-Oman Anti-Corruption Pact Regulation, Markets, Trade, Iraq, Iraq country risk, Iraq and Oman Sign Anti-Corruption MoU, Oil Prices Ease Amid Truce Hopes and Supply Risks, Iraq-Egypt Transport Committee Advances MoU https://thebinational.com/en/lebanon/2026-09-25/ TheBinational en 2026-09-26T06:11:31.227Z Fuel Strike Looms, Gold Reserves Under Scrutiny Regulation, Disruption, Politics, Lebanon, Lebanon country risk, Economy Ministry intensifies consumer protection efforts, Fuel strike planned by Lebanese transport sector, Lebanon considers using gold reserves for liquidity https://thebinational.com/en/iran/2026-09-25/ TheBinational en 2026-09-26T06:11:04.458Z Iran's Remote Work Changes, Oil Prices Dip Regulation, Markets, Trade, Iran, Iran country risk, Iran plans new remote work rules for government staff, Global oil prices decline slightly amid supply concerns, Criticism over Iran's luxury car import tariffs https://thebinational.com/en/malaysia/2026-09-25/ TheBinational en 2026-09-26T06:10:22.938Z Malaysia-Indonesia Halal Pact; Severe Weather Hits Disruption, Safety & health, Trade, Malaysia, Malaysia country risk, Severe weather warnings across 10 states, Unhealthy air quality persists in Sarawak, Malaysia, Indonesia form Halal Trade Council https://thebinational.com/en/kenya/2026-09-25/ TheBinational en 2026-09-26T06:09:32.167Z Tax Reforms, Flood Preparations, Solar Fines Regulation, Disruption, Kenya, Kenya country risk, Treasury plans PAYE tax reforms next month, Epra fines for illegal solar connections to Kenya Power, Sakaja sets 14-day deadline for flood preparations https://thebinational.com/en/morocco/2026-09-25/ TheBinational en 2026-09-26T06:09:14.932Z 14 Ministers Win Seats, BAM Revises Forecasts Internal tension, Markets, Politics, Morocco, Morocco country risk, Violence Against Moroccan Migrants at Sebta, Bank Al-Maghrib Revises Growth and Inflation Forecasts, 14 Ministers from Akhannouch's Cabinet Win Seats https://thebinational.com/en/nigeria/2026-09-25/ TheBinational en 2026-09-26T06:08:51.817Z Scrap Dealers Strike, Kwara Solar Grid, Naira Stable Regulation, Disruption, Markets, Nigeria, Nigeria country risk, FG commissions 581kWp solar mini-grid in Kwara, Scrap dealers to strike from October 1 over trade issues, Naira remains stable in forex markets on September 25 https://thebinational.com/en/ukraine/2026-09-25/ TheBinational en 2026-09-26T06:08:16.370Z ArcelorMittal Shuts Plant, McDonald's Warehouse Hit Disruption, Trade, Ukraine, Ukraine country risk, McDonald's warehouse hit in Kyiv drone attack, ArcelorMittal shuts Kryvyi Rih plant after strikes, Ukraine exports 1.6M tons of agricultural products https://thebinational.com/en/russia/2026-09-25/ TheBinational en 2026-09-26T06:08:03.251Z New Laws in October, Moscow Exchange Drops Regulation, Markets, Russia, Russia country risk, New Russian laws on migrant income, consumer rights, Moscow Exchange indices drop amid oil price fall, Central Bank of Russia lowers euro exchange rate https://thebinational.com/en/netherlands/2026-09-25/ TheBinational en 2026-09-26T06:07:45.371Z Merwedebrug Closure, XR Rail Disruption, Fuel Prices Disruption, Markets, Netherlands, Netherlands country risk, Merwedebrug closure causes significant traffic delays, XR rail blockade costs over €100,000, affects 49,000, Dutch petrol prices reach new record high https://thebinational.com/en/poland/2026-09-25/ TheBinational en 2026-09-26T06:07:30.629Z Lead in Water Alert, GPW Indices Dip, Evacuation Drill Safety & health, Markets, Poland, Poland country risk, Lead contamination in Chęciny water supply, Poland and Lithuania conduct evacuation drill, Warsaw stock indices see minor declines https://thebinational.com/en/spain/2026-09-25/ TheBinational en 2026-09-26T06:07:08.922Z Ibex 35 Climbs, Ceuta Military Rules, Diesel Prices Regulation, Markets, Spain, Spain country risk, Ceuta military allowed pepper spray use in specific cases, Ibex 35 reaches 19,700 points amid oil pressures, Diesel prices surge in Europe, impacting Spain https://thebinational.com/en/canada/2026-09-25/ TheBinational en 2026-09-26T06:06:55.475Z Ontario Teachers Plan Strike, Islamic Schools Threatened Regulation, Internal tension, Safety & health, Canada, Canada country risk, Feds allocate $461M to New Brunswick infrastructure, Ontario teachers unions plan November strike votes, Islamic schools in Canada face threats of violence https://thebinational.com/en/mexico/2026-09-25/ TheBinational en 2026-09-26T06:06:08.774Z Hurricane Polo Intensifies, US Diesel Export Concerns Disruption, Safety & health, Companies, Trade, Mexico, Mexico country risk, US Diesel Export Halt Threatens Mexican Transport Sector, Hurricane Polo Strengthens to Category 5 Near Puerto Vallarta, Moody's Warns of Pemex's Increasing Debt Burden, US Initiates Labor Review at Yokohama Plant in Coahuila https://thebinational.com/en/japan/2026-09-25/ TheBinational en 2026-09-26T06:05:40.166Z Yen Rises to 156, AI Data Center Scrutiny Regulation, Companies, Markets, Japan, Japan country risk, Japan regulator boosts scrutiny on AI data center financing, 55 Japanese companies to execute stock splits on October 1, Yen strengthens to 156 per dollar, intervention feared, Tokyo stocks rise as bank shares gain on interest rate hike https://thebinational.com/en/china/2026-09-25/ TheBinational en 2026-09-26T06:05:22.912Z Beijing Real Estate Rules, EV Tax Resumes, Gold Trading Curbs Regulation, Trade, China, China country risk, Beijing introduces new real estate sales regulations, China resumes lithium-ion battery tax, sparking EV dispute, Chinese banks to end retail leveraged gold trading, China-EU talks stall on medical devices, PHEV safeguards https://thebinational.com/en/united-states/2026-09-25/ TheBinational en 2026-09-26T06:04:56.494Z Pentagon Blacklists Anthropic, Treasury Yields Rise Regulation, Safety & health, Markets, United States, United States country risk, Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic upheld by court, DHS warns of cartel drone activity at southern border, U.S. Treasury yields rise amid global bond market shifts https://thebinational.com/en/senegal/2026-09-25/ TheBinational en 2026-09-26T06:04:39.587Z Senelec Restores Power, Heavy Rainfall Alert Disruption, Safety & health, Senegal, Senegal country risk, Senelec Restores Electricity Supply in Senegal, Seven Ships Run Aground Due to Dakar Storms, Heavy Rainfall Alert Issued for Dakar and Regions https://thebinational.com/en/turkey/2026-09-25/ TheBinational en 2026-09-26T06:04:17.639Z Emlak Katılım's Moves, SPK Investigations Regulation, Companies, Markets, Turkey, Turkey country risk, SPK files complaints against 11 individuals, Emlak Katılım advances in share transfer process, The Economist warns on Turkey's market status https://thebinational.com/en/portugal/2026-09-25/ TheBinational en 2026-09-26T06:03:52.076Z Fuel Protests Escalate, Influenza Outbreak in Estremoz Disruption, Safety & health, Markets, Portugal, Portugal country risk, Slow march protest by earthmoving sector over fuel, Influenza outbreak in Estremoz care home, High fire risk in over 70 municipalities, Fuel prices to drop next week, ACP projects https://thebinational.com/en/france/2026-09-25/ TheBinational en 2026-09-26T06:03:06.248Z Macron's Fuel Strategy, VW Recall, Climate Protests Internal tension, Companies, Politics, France, France country risk, 260 climate protests planned across France, Volkswagen recalls 2.8 million vehicles globally, Macron sends military to Saudi Arabia for fuel crisis https://thebinational.com/en/united-kingdom/2026-09-25/ TheBinational en 2026-09-26T06:02:44.774Z Beckham's Dividend, Glasgow Labour Dispute Internal tension, Companies, Politics, United Kingdom, United Kingdom country risk, Glasgow faces labour tensions over fire and rehire practices, David Beckham takes £39m dividend from DRJB Holdings, UK budget negotiations enter 'no-deal territory' https://thebinational.com/en/germany/2026-09-25/ TheBinational en 2026-09-26T06:02:15.690Z BASF Eyes Evonik, Tank Rebate Approved, VW Recall Regulation, Disruption, Companies, Germany, Germany country risk, Germany approves new tank rebate, VW and Audi recall nearly a million cars, BASF considers acquiring Evonik https://thebinational.com/en/india/2026-09-25/ TheBinational en 2026-09-26T06:01:40.800Z US Bond Yields Impact India, Red Alert in Uttarakhand Safety & health, Markets, India, India country risk, Red alert issued in Uttarakhand, flood threats in Bihar, US bond yields rise, impacting Indian markets, Sensex rises 315 points, Nifty above 23,100 https://thebinational.com/en/south-korea/2026-09-25/ TheBinational en 2026-09-26T06:01:17.717Z DMZ Explosions Probe, Chuseok Traffic Jams Disruption, Internal tension, Safety & health, South Korea, South Korea country risk, Chuseok holiday traffic jams South Korean highways, South Korea investigates DMZ explosions, Power bank fire on Air Seoul flight at Incheon https://thebinational.com/en/argentina/2026-09-25/ TheBinational en 2026-09-26T06:00:52.586Z Electrolux Closes Plant; Country Risk Surges Internal tension, Companies, Markets, Argentina, Argentina country risk, Tension in La Plata as app drivers confront taxi drivers, Electrolux closes Rosario plant, shifts to imports, Argentina's country risk exceeds 600 points https://thebinational.com/en/brazil/2026-09-25/ TheBinational en 2026-09-26T06:00:18.711Z Lula Bans Betting, Inflation Surges Regulation, Markets, Trade, Brazil, Brazil country risk, Lula announces ban on betting companies in Brazil, STF extends suspension of mental health fines by 90 days, Brazil's IPCA-15 inflation index rises 0.7% in September, Brazil and US discuss tariffs at WTO meeting