Financial crises are often remembered for how they changed daily life for Filipinos. Prices climbed, jobs became harder to find, businesses struggled to stay open, and families had to make difficult ...
Can Indonesia Rival Singapore? Financial Hub Plan Faces Legal Challenge
Indonesia's planned financial center may need stronger legal certainty alongside tax incentives to attract global investors.
Japan ready to take decisive action on forex, finance minister says
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, July 24 (Reuters) - Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama reiterated on Friday the government's readiness to take action in the foreign exchange market, repeating the ...
Japan’s factory activity stays firm as output surges in July, PMI shows
TOKYO, July 24 (Reuters) - Japan's manufacturing activity remained broadly firm in July with output rising at its fastest rate since February 2014, while uncertainty about the Middle East situation ...
Sheikh Hasina ally to step down as Bangladesh’s president
President Mohammed Shahabuddin is one of former leader Sheikh Hasina's only allies left in power.
Bangladesh President Shahabuddin to Resign Citing Health Reason
Bangladesh’s President Mohammed Shahabuddin, a long time ally of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, will be resigning on health grounds later on Friday, according to his spokesman.
Hasina ally Mohammed Shahabuddin to resign as Bangladesh president nearly two years early
The longtime Sheikh Hasina ally will leave nearly two years before his term ends in April 2028, after overseeing Bangladesh’s transition to Tarique Rahman’s government.
The strongman of Pakistan
Munir aspires to turn Pakistan into what he calls a “hard state” and rules Pakistan with a “massive chip on his shoulder”, says one former US diplomat who has dealt with him extensively. He has ...
Japan consumer inflation picks up, keeping rate increases on track
Consumer prices are likely to continue facing mixed cues, including the Middle East conflict and a weak yen.
Bangladesh president to resign as pressure grows over Hasina’s planned return
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin, a former ally of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina, will resign on Friday (July 24) halfway through his term, his spokesperson told Reuters on Thursday, days ...