WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) - The United States is well aware of what China and Russia are doing to help Iran and are confronting those efforts where necessary, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ...
China Vs. India Vs. Vietnam: Which Leads Smartphone Manufacturing in 2026?
Overview China remains the largest smartphone manufacturing hub in the world.India shows rapid growth in mobile manufacturing and exports.Vietnam secures its st ...
Vietnam’s guard up against oil shocks
HANOI: Vietnam's swift and coordinated policy response to the Middle East conflict, from flexible fuel pricing to efforts to diversify supply sources and energy diplomacy, has highlighted the ...
Great strides in nurturing the Philippines’ economic hubs
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), from its conception, was designed as an architect of economic transformation. As a regulatory body, it is tasked with reshaping selected areas of the ...
Mondelēz Pakistan Honored with 3 Awards at the 15th International CSR Summit
Mondelēz Pakistan has been recognized with three awards at the 15th International Summit on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) held in Karachi, ...
Neotek becomes first to receive open banking license in Saudi Arabia
Neotek, the technology arm of Al Rajhi Bank, has become the first entity in Saudi Arabia to be granted a permanent open banking license by the Saudi Central Bank. The milestone moves the Kingdom one ...
Saudi Arabia to fall short of 130GW renewables target by 2030
In October 2025, Saudi Arabia awarded 4.5GW of new solar and wind capacity in the sixth auction round of the National Renewable Energy Program (NREP).
South Korea’s tax reductions exceed 80.5 trillion won, third year over limit
Tax reductions and exemptions, including tax cuts and non-taxation, are expected to exceed 80 trillion Korean won this year, setting a new record high. According to the Ministry of Finance and Economy ...
Oil prices hold above $100 and Wall Street rebounds as US exchanges strikes with Iran
Wall Street rebounded in premarket trading Tuesday and oil prices held above $100 as the U.S. and Iran exchanged military strikes in the fifth week of the war. U.S. strikes hit a city Tuesday that's ...
Reaching the Philippines’ Last Mile: Private Sector Innovation to Bridge the Financial Inclusion Gap
In the Philippines, 39% of the population has digital and mobile access, yet a significant portion still faces barriers preventing its practical use. This digital divide extends to financial services, ...