Since the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by US forces at the weekend, US President Donald Trump and members of his administration have issued warnings to several other countries and ...
Turkey to boost gas imports from Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan is already a major supplier of gas to Turkey, rivalling Russian pipeline gas and US LNG imports. The country exported about 11.5 Bcm of gas to Turkey in 2024, up 12% compared to 2023, ...
Bahrain tries to fix fiscal budget woes amid mounting debt
The government plans to slash administrative costs, impose a tax on local companies’ profits, and charge a levy on undeveloped land.
Climate risks are becoming financial risks: What Mongolia’s experience reveals
Climate change is no longer a distant environmental issue; it is a present and growing threat to economic and financial stability. Across ...
Climate risks are becoming financial risks: What Mongolia’s experience reveals
Climate change is no longer a distant environmental issue; it is a present and growing threat to economic and financial stability. Across ...
UAE invests nearly $300bn in people, healthcare and growth under Sheikh Mohammed
Two decades under Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid have seen $299bn invested in education, healthcare and growth in the UAE ...
Non-oil economy to drive larger share of Azerbaijan’s growth by 2026
The role of Azerbaijan’s non-oil and gas sector in the national economy is set to expand further, with its share in gross domestic product expected to reach 75.8 percent in 2026, Azernews reports.
Sri Lanka sees 2025 apparel export growth despite November dip
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports rose by 5.42% year-over-year in the first 11 months of 2025 to $4.57bn, according to data released by the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF).
Iraq considers restructuring largest state-owned bank
The government intends to turn Rafidain Bank, the country's largest state-owned financial institution, into two independent entities.
Thailand Alternative Lending Databook Report 2025: A $10+ Billion Industry by 2029 – Market Size & Forecast by Value and Volume Across 100+ KPIs 2020-2029
The alternative lending market in Thailand is poised for sustained growth, driven by robust expansion in both consumer and SME segments. Key opportunities include leveraging digital infrastructure, ...