Turning to agriculture, Tokayev emphasized Iran’s important role as a major buyer of Kazakh grain. Last year, trade in the agro-industrial sector totaled $220 million, and in the first ten months of …
Pakistan to allow Binance to explore ‘tokenisation’ of up to $2 billion of assets
Pakistan has signed a memorandum of understanding with crypto exchange Binance to explore the “tokenisation” of up to $2 billion in sovereign bonds, T-bills and commodity reserves to boost liquidity …
Pakistan allows Binance, HTX to start process of applying for crypto exchange licences
Pakistan has given initial clearance for Binance, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, and HTX, a digital-asset platform, to register with regulators, set up local subsidiaries and begin …
Myanmar’s army says it wants to eradicate scam compounds. Is it really doing that?
But the fighting this time is linked to the scam compounds, run by Chinese crime syndicates, which have proliferated in Karen State in the past two years. “We are working to completely eradicate …
ADB approves $400-million loan for Philippines business reforms
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $400 million loan to the Philippines to finance the BEST Subprogram 1, aimed at improving the country’s ease of doing business, streamlining regulatory …
ADB OKs $400M Loan to Boost Business Climate and Investment in the Philippines
The Philippine government has made improving the ease of doing business a top priority to enhance competitiveness and attract both domestic and foreign investment.
Tessie Sy-Coson sees strength in local business sector
Coson continues to believe in the strength of the Philippine business community even as the country faces strong economic headwinds that may continue to depress the local economy next year. In her …
ECCP unveils 2026 Philippine Economic Outlook, Business Sentiment Survey
THE European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) successfully held the 2026 Philippine Economic Outlook at Dusit Thani, bringing together key policymakers, economists and business leaders to …
World Bank: Philippine Growth Slowed in 2025 but Recovery Expected by 2026–2027
The PEU highlights that urban corridors—spanning Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao—hold significant potential to boost nationwide growth.
UAE Considers 10-Year ‘Golden’ Business License To Boost Foreign Investment: Here’s What It Means
In a bid to enhance business activities and increase government revenues, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is contemplating the introduction of long-term business licenses, including 10-year “golden” …