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, ...
Turkey releases official end-2025 inflation at 31% y/y in line with guidance
By Akin Nazli in Belgrade Turkey’s consumer price index (CPI) inflation officially moved down from 31.07% y/y in November to 30.89% in December, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK, or TurkStat) ...
Japan’s finance minister backs exchanges as gateway for digital assets
Japan appears to be moving to bring cryptocurrencies deeper into its traditional market rulebook, signaling that regulators want digital assets handled through established exchanges and ...
Japan’s finance minister backs exchanges as gateway for digital assets
Japan appears to be moving to bring cryptocurrencies deeper into its traditional market rulebook, signaling that regulators want digital assets handled through established exchanges and ...
Japan’s finance minister formally backs crypto via stock and commodity exchanges
Japanese Minister of Finance Satsuki Katayama has committed to providing formal assistance to integrating digital assets into the nation’s existing financial infrastructure, positioning stock and ...
Japan’s finance minister formally backs crypto via stock and commodity exchanges
Japanese Minister of Finance Satsuki Katayama has committed to providing formal assistance to integrating digital assets into the nation’s existing financial infrastructure, positioning stock and ...
Japan’s central bank governor highlights intention to keep raising rates to bankers
“We will keep raising rates in line with improvement in the economy and inflation,” Ueda said on Monday in remarks at a New Year’s conference hosted by the Japanese Bankers Association. “The ...
Japan’s central bank governor highlights intention to keep raising rates to bankers
“We will keep raising rates in line with improvement in the economy and inflation,” Ueda said on Monday in remarks at a New Year’s conference hosted by the Japanese Bankers Association. “The ...
Japan’s Finance Minister Projects 2026 as ‘Digital Year’ to Integrate Crypto into National Markets
Japan’s finance minister calls 2026 the “first year of digital,” backing crypto integration, new regulations, and sweeping tax reforms to boost adoption.
Bangladesh among countries least equipped to manage climate risks: report
Afghanistan and Bangladesh face the most significant challenges, recording the lowest climate readiness scores at 0.214 and 0.207.