SINGAPORE: Singapore’s main stock index is on track to have its best annual performance since 2017, but any celebrations over the Straits Times Index’s (STI) 15% gain so far this year are likely to be …
UAE now holds $40 billion in Bitcoin
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) now holds $40 billion in Bitcoin, according to a report shared by Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao. The Gulf nation has spent years building the foundation for this …
EDB expects Uzbekistan to officially join bank early 2025 – board chairman (Exclusive)
ALMATY, Kazakhstan, December 22. The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) hopes Uzbekistan will officially join the bank in early 2025, Chairman of the Management Board of the Eurasian Development Bank …
Xi’s vision for Macau, Hong Kong boon to confidence amid geopolitics: Paul Chan
Hong Kong’s finance chief says Chinese president’s speech at inauguration of new Macau administration sums up ‘one country, two systems’.
Qatar threatens Europe with termination of liquefied natural gas supplies – FT
Qatar has threatened to cut off liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies to Europe. This will happen if QatarEnergy faces a fine due to the EU Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence, says …
Afghanistan’s Taliban actively trades crypto memecoins despite imposing nationwide ban
The Taliban, known for its toxic interpretation of Islamic law and rigid governance, officially banned crypto, labeling it “haram.” But it seems they’ve been quietly dabbling in them too. In one of …
WB, ADB, clear $1.1b budget support for Bangladesh
The World Bank and the Asian Development Bank have approved a total of US$1.1 billion budget support for Bangladesh.
‘India will always be a third-world country if…’: Sushant Sareen blasts ‘brainless bureaucracy’ over 18% GST on caramel popcorn
Ready-to-eat popcorn which is mixed with salt and spices attracts 5 per cent GST. But caramalised popcorn will be taxed at 18% …
Armenia and Israel’s Fraught Relationship: A Complex Tapestry
These atrocities are central to their national identities and the establishment of modern Armenia (1918) and Israel (1948). Despite this shared history, Israel’s reluctance to officially recognize the …
Kazakhstan investing in renewables, hydrocarbons, and infrastructure with new energy vision
Kazakhstan currently has 148 renewable energy projects totalling 2.9 GW. Plans underway for 66 additional projects with a capacity of 1.68 GW, attracting $1.3 billion in investments.