MANILA, Philippines — Finance Secretary Ralph Recto on Wednesday staunchly defended the government’s decision to tap idle funds from the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) and other …
Saudi Arabia to stick to 2010 budget spending – Fin Min
Saudi Arabia will not push spending beyond its 2010 plan to keep inflation under control and plans to cut its debt before any new bond issues may be considered, the Gulf kingdom’s finance minister …
Smart climate-budgeting: digitizing the architecture of green finance in Pakistan
Pakistan is facing an estimated USD 348 billion climate financing gap through 2030; therefore, it’s imperative …
UAE financial sector proves resilient
The UAE’s financial sector has continued to demonstrate strength and stability despite a challenging regional environment, with banks and financial …
Senate votes to lift crippling sanctions on Syria
The Senate has voted to repeal the Caesar sanctions, which have imposed harsh restrictions on the Syrian economy since 2020, in a move welcomed by many lawmakers and experts on Syria. The decision was …
South Korea’s smaller crypto exchanges chase finance deals as volume halves
After first-half trading turnover fell 54.6% from a year earlier, South Korea’s five won-based crypto exchanges are rebuilding their businesses around bank and brokerage partnerships, institutional …
Qatar launches 11 new digital customs and tax services to speed up business transactions
Qatar has launched 11 integrated digital customs and tax services linking Al Nadeeb and Dhareeba to simplify business procedures and improve efficiency …
Wise gains PayNet access to support DuitNow QR payments in Malaysia
Malaysia is the ninth market globally where Wise gained direct access to a domestic payment system.
Hong Kong Construction Industry Report 2026: Output to Recover and Grow at an AAGR of 4% During 2027-2030 Driven by Transport, & Industrial and Housing Projects After a …
Dublin, April 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)– The “Hong Kong Construction Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts by Sector – Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Institutional and …
UAE economy to grow more than 3.1% in 2026, minister says
The UAE economy continues to demonstrate resilience and sustainable growth despite ongoing geopolitical developments across the region and globally, according to Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of …