A decade after the Philippine government launched the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion (NSFI), the results are disappointing. Despite efforts to increase access to financial services, over ...
From Economic Collapse to Prosperity:How Indonesia Is Reshaping Its Economy for the Future
Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, has come a long way from its troubled past to become a powerhouse in the region. As of early 2024, Indonesia stands as the 16th largest economy ...
Western aid cuts cede ground to China in Southeast Asia: study
China is set to expand its influence over Southeast Asia's development as the Trump administration and other Western donors slash aid, a study by an Australian think tank said Sunday."Declining ...
Saudi Arabia seeks answers on world’s biggest construction site
Officials have brought in consultants to review the feasibility of The Line, a linear city in the middle of the desert.
‘Sleeping Prince’ of Saudi Arabia passes away at 36 after spending 20 years in coma
Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud suffered severe brain injuries and internal bleeding in a tragic road accident at the age of 15 while studying at a military college in the UK ...
Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ Dies After 20 Years In Coma
A Saudi royal, known as the "Sleeping Prince," has died after spending two decades in a coma following a car accident, the country's royal family has said.
World Chess Day Highlights Sport’s Benefits as It Is Banned in Afghanistan
World Chess Day celebrates chess’s global benefits in education, peace, and inclusion, while the game remains banned in ...
What foreign aid cuts mean for Afghanistan
The House voted to claw back more than $8 billion that Congress had allocated for foreign aid, on top of cuts to aid the Trump administration has already made.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrives in Kabul on a day-long visit to Afghanistan
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Kabul on Sunday on a day-long visit to Afghanistan, state-run Radio Pakistan reported.
Thailand Condemns Cambodia Over Border Landmines, Rejects Allegations
Thai government condemned Cambodia's use of anti-personnel landmines as a serious violation of international law, while the Royal Thai Army rejected Cambodian accusations as distorted facts during ...