The Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture, acting under Cabinet Resolution No. 209 of 2025, has signed a cooperation agreement with the UK-based company Date Palm Developments (D.P.D. Limited). The agreement ...
Jiyad: The Challenges Facing the Oil Sector in Iraq
By Ahmed Mousa Jiyad. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. A Debating Event on the Challenges Facing the Oil Sector in Iraq ...
China Delays Plans for Mass Production of Self-Driving Cars After Accident
After years of planning for cars that would let drivers take their hands off the wheel and eyes off the road, China’s regulators have become more cautious.
Saudi Arabia’s SAMA issues updated regulation for finance companies
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has issued an updated Implementing Regulation of the Finance Companies Control Law, strengthening oversight of the Kingdom’s finance sector and supporting its stability ...
Hezbollah complaining Iran not transferring enough funding, demands $2 billion
Over the last year, Tehran transferred hundreds of millions of dollars to Hezbollah to provide its force rehabilitation due to downsizing as a consequence of the war with Israel.
International Finance Corporation announces first local currency investment in Pakistan
Pakistani rupee-denominated investment via an unfunded partial credit guarantee of up to Rs33.6bn would support long-term financing from Standard Chartered to Engro Fertilisers.
Vietnam puts 1,200-hectare, two-city International Financial Centre into operation
Hanoi introduces sweeping guiding frameworks that include Common Law elements, 10-year residency for foreign experts, and 30-year tax incentives Read more at The Business Times.
Pakistan to launch 5G: Spectrum auction scheduled for Feb 2026
Pakistan’s 5G rollout set to begin with a February 2026 spectrum auction; Federal IT and Finance Ministers announce plans to enhance internet speed and accessibility.
Pakistan draws three bids in second televised privatisation for national carrier PIA
Pakistan received three bids in a televised auction for state carrier Pakistan International Airlines on Tuesday as the government attempts to push through a long-delayed reform demanded by the ...
Indonesia eyes US tariff deal signing in January, says all issues settled
Indonesia and the U.S. have agreed on all substantial issues for a tariff deal, paving the way for the signing of an agreement by presidents Prabowo Subianto and Donald Trump at the end of January, ...