GDP growth for 2026 is now expected to come in at 4.5% to 5.5%, more than double the low end of its previous forecast of 2%-4% …
Tajikistan’s Finance Ministry develops framework for first sovereign green and sustainable bonds
The Ministry of Finance of Tajikistan has developed a framework for issuing state sustainable instruments with support from the World Bank’s advisory program …
Pakistan seeks greater US investment as reciprocal trade talks advancePublished on: August 11, 2026 7:48 AM
Pakistan, Aug. 11 — Pakistan is seeking greater investment from US companies and financial institutions as it advances negotiations with Washington on a reciprocal trade framework, the finance …
Indonesia’s Sharia Finance Assets Projected to Grow 8-11% in 2026
Indonesia sharia finance assets are projected to grow 8-11% in 2026, but structural challenges could limit market share, efficiency & competitiveness.
UAE fends off third sector-targeting cyberattack of 2026; finance first, now aviation, energy
UAE cyberattack 2026: The UAE Cybersecurity Council repelled a multi-vector attack on aviation, energy, and education sectors Monday, the third major critical infrastructure campaign of the year.
Finance Minister: Syria’s economy expected to grow 11.3% in 2026
Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh said Syria’s economy is expected to grow by 11.3% this year, with growth momentum projected to …
Finance companies’ assets surge 41% YoY to Rs. 3.2 t by June
Sri Lanka’s finance company sector expanded sharply in the year to June, with total assets rising 41% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs. 3.2 trillion, driven by a 47.8% expansion in lending, the latest Central …
Finance companies’ assets surge 41% YoY to Rs. 3.2 t by June
Sri Lanka’s finance company sector expanded sharply in the year to June, with total assets rising 41% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs. 3.2 trillion, driven by a 47.8% expansion in lending, the latest Central …
China to issue 6b yuan sovereign bonds in Macao for fifth year
The Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) government said on Monday that the central government will issue 6 billion yuan ($889.20 million) of sovereign bonds in Macao on August 20. This year …
Qatar listed firms post $14.6bn profit as QSE reports 3.11 per cent growth
Listed companies on the Qatar Stock Exchange reported higher net profits in 2025, with combined earnings reaching QR53.3bn ($14.6bn), reflecting steady growth in corporate performance across the …