Graft and elite capture are choking Pakistan’s growth and only civic renewal with real reform of taxes, procurement, SOEs and courts can end the spiral of crisis and bailouts.
India’s AI-ready workforce drives growth as CEOs prioritise upskilling for future success
Indian CEOs are prioritising AI workforce readiness as a key growth driver for the next decade. This shift highlights the critical role of upskilling and ethical AI adoption in building resilient ...
Turkmenistan Legalizes Crypto Mining but Bans It as Payment – What’s the Catch?
Turkmenistan has taken a rare step by legalizing cryptocurrency mining and exchange operations, while at the same time drawing a hard line against the use of digital assets as a form of payment. The ...
Turkmenistan legalises crypto mining and exchanges in shift for economy
Legislation signed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov establishes a licensing scheme overseen by country’s central bank.
Turkmenistan legalises crypto mining and exchanges in shift for economy
Legislation signed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov establishes a licensing scheme overseen by country’s central bank.
Turkmenistan’s crypto mining law takes effect after November approval
Turkmenistan’s long-anticipated crypto mining law has officially taken effect, marking a major shift in the tightly controlled nation’s economic policy after gaining parliamentary approval in November ...
Thailand’s Finance Ministry and Central Bank set inflation target at 1–3 percent
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand’s Finance Ministry and the Bank of Thailand have reaffirmed their commitment to a medium-term monetary policy framework targeting headline inflation within a range of 1–3 ...
2025 Was a Big Year for Pakistan’s Banking and Financial Sectors
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Iran Protests Turn Deadly as Violence and Anger Spread
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Vietnam introduces tougher penalties on ecigarette and heated tobacco use
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