President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. expressed confidence that his state visit to Japan will spur fresh investments in the Philippines, even as ...
Marcos secures $3.4B investment pledges from Japanese business leaders
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday secured stronger commitments for deeper economic integration during a high-level roundtable meeting with top Japanese business executives at the Imperial ...
China industrial profits jump 24.7% in April, fastest gain in over two years despite headwinds
China’s industrial profits grew at their fastest pace in over two years in April, buoyed by stronger exports, higher producer prices and gains in upstream industries.
MAS backs Singapore’s finance edge as global risks deepen
MAS’ new circular aims to reduce private bank account opening to just one month. Singapore’s finance chief expressed confidence in the country’s banking, wealth and asset management, payments, and ...
Laos moves to strengthen fiscal management
VIENTIANE, May 19 (Xinhua) -- The Lao Ministry of Finance has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening public finance management, improving debt management, and promoting sustainable economic ...
Not satisfied? UAE ministry’s new AI system tracks caller emotions instantly
Ministry of Finance's smart contact centre tracks caller sentiment, flags dissatisfaction, and helps managers improve service quality across government touchpoints ...
Sri Lanka’s surprise rate hike risks choking off IMF-backed recovery
Sri Lanka's surprise 100 basis-point interest rate hike risks tipping into over-tightening just as a fragile, IMF-backed recovery takes hold, ...
Saudi Arabia Provides $500 Million in Financial Support to Yemen
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has given new economic support to Yemen, worth $500 million, to strengthen the Yemeni government's budget and bolster the Central Bank of Yemen, reflecting the Kingdom's ...
Iran war poses tough test to financial markets, ECB warns
The Iran war continues to test the resilience of EU banks and businesses, with rising energy prices driving up inflation and disrupting economic growth, the European Central Bank (ECB) warned on ...
Police Station in Japan Appoints a Shiba Inu to Help Promote Community Safety
A police station in Japan just renewed one of its most recognizable officers. The announcement spread fast because that the “inspector” handling those duties walks on four legs and has a curled tail!