HANOI, March 9 (Reuters) - Vietnam is planning to remove its import tariffs on fuels to ensure supplies amid disruptions caused by the military conflict in the Middle East, the government said. The ...
Remittance risks, oil shock cloud Philippines economic outlook
The Philippines could face economic headwinds from escalating tensions in the Middle East, with Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. warning that the conflict poses risks to ...
Japan’s Nikkei 225 share index falls more than 6% as oil soars over $100 a barrel
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index plunged more than 6% early Monday after oil prices soared to over $100 a barrel due to disruptions from the war in the Middle East, casting a shadow over economies ...
Hong Kong Regulators Launch GenAI Sandbox++ to Accelerate Responsible AI Adoption in Finance
Hong Kong’s key financial regulators, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), Insurance Authority (IA), and Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA), ...
Hong Kong Regulators Launch GenAI Sandbox++ to Accelerate Responsible AI Adoption in Finance
Hong Kong’s key financial regulators, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), Insurance Authority (IA), and Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA), ...
Hong Kong growth on track to hit target despite Middle East war: finance chief
Conflict expected to impact trading sector but benefit financial market, Paul Chan says, expressing confidence economy will grow between 2.5 and 3.5 per cent Hong Kong's economic growth forecast of ...
Turkish finance minister flags Iran war trade fears
Turkey’s finance minister has warned worse is to come after the country’s foreign trade deficit blew out in February, with Mehmet Şimşek saying the fallout from the war in the Gulf will put Turkish ...
At the border between Iran and Turkey, some flee the war, while others return
Iranians are streaming across the border with Turkey, fleeing constant bombardment. But some are also going the other way -- returning to Iran out of worry for loved ones they can't otherwise reach.
Philippines ousts Iran as South Korea edges Australia for top spot in Group A
South Korea edged host Australia for top spot in Group A at the Women’s Asian Cup on goal difference after a 3-3 draw Sunday in front of ...
Philippines faces economic shock, mass OFW exodus as Middle East war escalates
THE Philippines is bracing for a perfect storm of crises as the escalating war in the Middle East threatens to trigger a mass repatriation of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and a crippling energy ...