Satsuki Katayama plans to meet officials from the country's biggest financial institutions to discuss Anthropic's latest AI model as early as this week.
Pakistan eyes diversified capital strategy after $500m Eurobond returnPublished on: April 22, 2026 11:22 AM
Pakistan, April 22 -- Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday said that Pakistan has re-entered international capital markets after four years via a privately placed Eurobond, signalling ...
Indonesia’s finance minister suggests imposing levy on ships transiting Malacca Strait
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said the idea to impose a levy was inspired by Iran’s plan to charge ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Singapore and Malaysia have however said that ...
Indonesia Rights Bodies Find Widespread Abuses in 2025 Protests
Armed Indonesian military troops march at National Monument (Monas) complex as they prepare for deployment amid the widespread anti-government protests and ri ...
Volkswagen to expand China-made EV exports to emerging markets
The move comes as China’s car market faces softer demand, leaving the industry with excess capacity and sharper price competition while domestic carmakers increase their overseas presence.
Indonesia orangutan forest cleared for ‘carbon-neutral’ packaging firm
Vast tracts of Indonesian rainforest home to endangered orangutans have been cleared for plantations supplying a maker of "carbon-neutral" packaging, an investigation by AFP and The Gecko Project has ...
Indonesia’s Purbaya Removes Two Senior Finance Ministry Officials
Indonesia's Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa confirmed the removal of two senior officials, Febrio Kacaribu and Luky Alfirman.
Shifting Saudi ties: what role could China take after Iran war is over?
Caught between Washington and Tehran, Riyadh may shift towards self-reliance and diversifying partnerships, observers note.
Thirteen killed in second India fireworks blast in three days
Earlier this week, an explosion at a firecracker factory in neighbouring state Tamil Nadu left at least 25 dead.
India’s drop to sixth-largest economy is a temporary blip, says Nilesh Shah
India’s drop to sixth-largest economy is a temporary blip due to GDP revision and rupee fall, says Nilesh Shah; country still on track for third spot.