This system of deep subsidies distorts consumption patterns, encourages waste and drains public resources. Independent analysts have estimated that the water sector in Iran receives staggering hidden ...
Republic of Yemen: Developing a Short-Term Emergency Revenue Plan Embedded in Structural Reforms for the General Taxation Department
This technical assistance report responds to a request from Yemen’s Prime Minister and acting Minister of Finance to support the General Taxation Department (GTD) in formulating a short-term emergency ...
Fuel Overhaul Adds Complexity to Iran’s Energy Policy
Projections show daily demand could climb to 187 million liters by 2029, while the country’s best-case production outlook is 110–115 million liters. Even if output somehow reaches 140 million liters, ...
Will Saudi Quantum Computing Kill Crypto?
Saudi Arabia and its deeper-than-thou pockets have finally set their sights on quantum computing, and they are now in it to win it. On 24 November 2025, Saudi Aramco, the state-run energy and ...
BlackRock Eyes Massive Saudi Expansion as AI and Infrastructure Deals Heat Up
The $35B push into Riyadh could be just the beginning--with more capital, more teams, and more data centers coming.
30 Sanctioned in One Blow! U.S. Cracks Down on Iran’s UAE-Hongkong Shadow Banking Network
The United States has launched a new wave of sanctions targeting a secret financial network that helps Iran move billions of dollars around the world. This system, often called a “shadow banking” ...
South Korea Is Closely Monitoring Speculative, One-Sided Won Moves, to Sternly Respond If Needed
South Korea’s finance minister said authorities are closely monitoring any speculative, one-sided currency moves, underscoring the country’s readiness to act as the won trades near a seven-month low.
Turkey seizes fintech Paybull in illegal betting prosecution
By Akin Nazli in Belgrade The Istanbul penal (sulh) court has appointed Turkey’s deposit insurance fund TMSF as trustee at fintech Paybull, the Istanbul chief prosecutor’s office (@istanbulCBS) said ...
Japan Considering Helping South Africa Finance Energy Reform
Japan is in talks with South Africa over potentially helping the country finance the reorganization of its energy sector.
Japan launches body to review subsidies for efficient spending
The Japanese government established a new organization on Tuesday to review its subsidies and taxation as part of Prime Minister Sana ...