From new neighbourhoods and commercial towers to leisure developments, Syria's authorities are seeking to attract foreign investors through a sovereign wealth fund created by President Ahmed al-Sharaa ...
Syria’s new leaders seek investment, but at what cost?
From new neighbourhoods and commercial towers to leisure developments, Syria's authorities are seeking to attract foreign investors through a sovereign wealth fund created by President Ahmed al-Sharaa ...
Syria, IMF discuss development of economic and financial sectors in country
Director of the International Cooperation Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Qutaiba Qadish, met on ...
Kazakhstan bets on global tech investors for AI infrastructure as net FDI tops €130 billion
Kazakhstan is looking to attract the next wave of foreign investment by positioning itself as a regional hub for artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure. View on euronews ...
Pakistan’s US funding push after Iran war role draws skepticism from economists
By Ariba Shahid KARACHI, July 23 (Reuters) - Pakistan's push to convert some of its diplomatic goodwill with the Trump administration into economic support has drawn skepticism from economists, who ...
Philippines: No permission-seeking in 2024 Ayungin ‘understanding’ with China
The DFA pushes back after China’s envoy claims the Philippines agreed not to construct on the BRP Sierra Madre in a 2024 temporary deal
Philippines gets 7th digital bank as MariBank upgrades license
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ digital banking sector has gained another player after the central bank approved MariBank Philippines Inc.’s transition from a rural bank into a full-fledged digital bank.
In Japan, Prime Minister’s Sleep Schedule Prompts Work-Life Balance Debate
Sanae Takaichi posted about how little sleep she gets on the job, but it has drawn criticism from some who say she’s valorizing overwork.
Japan’s AI play and Taiwan’s space ambitions
But the heat of competition was quickly replaced with a less enjoyable kind of heat, as Japan’s most intense wave of high temperatures so far this summer struck after the annual rainy season ended in ...
Bangladesh plans to plant 250 million trees in five years; conservationists warn the wrong trees could damage entire ecosystems
Bangladesh plans to plant 250 million trees over five years. This initiative aims to boost green cover and meet climate goals. The government is coordinating efforts across multiple ministries and ...