The Asian Development Bank–led study argues that Kazakhstan’s future growth depends on moving beyond commodity dependence by empowering regions through fiscal decentralization, stronger local revenues ...
Breaking the Middle-Income Trap: Why Fiscal Decentralization Matters for Kazakhstan
The Asian Development Bank–led study argues that Kazakhstan’s future growth depends on moving beyond commodity dependence by empowering regions through fiscal decentralization, stronger local revenues ...
Saudi finance minister approves SR217 ($57.9) billion borrowing plan for 2026
Saudi Arabia has approved a SR217 billion borrowing plan for 2026 to meet its fiscal needs. The funds will cover an anticipated budget deficit of SR165 billion and repay around SR52 billion in ...
Saudi finance minister approves SR217 ($57.9) billion borrowing plan for 2026
Saudi Arabia has approved a SR217 billion borrowing plan for 2026 to meet its fiscal needs. The funds will cover an anticipated budget deficit of SR165 billion and repay around SR52 billion in ...
Japan bets big on India: Megabanks invest record $9 billion in 2025
Japanese M&A in India reached a historic $9 billion high in 2025, driven by MUFG’s landmark $4.4 billion Shriram Finance deal and SMBC’s stake in YES Bank.
Thailand and Cambodia sign new ceasefire agreement to end border fighting
In addition to ending fighting, the agreement calls for no further military movements by either side and no violations of either side's airspace for military purposes.
Bangladesh seeking to move T20 World Cup matches from India: report
The Bangladesh Cricket Board is seeking to move their Twenty20 World Cup matches out of India after fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman was released by his Indian Premier League team amid growing tensions ...
Bangladesh now says not sure where Hadi killers are
Dhaka now claims it cannot confirm the location of suspects in a youth leader's murder, contradicting earlier assertions that they had fled to India. This U-turn follows a video denial by one suspect ...
Bangladesh to demand T20 World Cup matches be moved outside India
Bangladesh will request their matches at next month's T20 World Cup be played in Sri Lanka, after India forced a Bangladeshi player to quit the Indian Premier League.
Cricket-Gill back as India’s captain in ODI series with New Zealand
Shubman Gill will be back as India's captain in this month's three one-day internationals (ODIs) against New Zealand, while batsman Shreyas Iyer is expected to return from a two-month injury layoff ...