The Philippine peso sank deeper into the 57 territory while stocks slumped further as the escalation of conflict in the Middle East forced investors to seek cover. The local currency ended the first ...
Japan’s FX diplomat reappointed for second year as US trade talks continue
Japan reappointed top foreign exchange diplomat Atsushi Mimura for a second year, the finance ministry said on Tuesday, cementing his role in the country's current U.S. tariff negotiations. "We sought ...
RBI trims priority sector lending target for small finance banks from FY26; what borrowers should know
The decision marks a shift from the earlier mandate, which required SFBs to dedicate 75% of their lending towards sectors classified under PSL.
RBI trims priority sector lending target for small finance banks from FY26; what borrowers should know
The decision marks a shift from the earlier mandate, which required SFBs to dedicate 75% of their lending towards sectors classified under PSL.
India’s $1 trillion credit gap lies where visibility is just beginning: UGRO’s Shachindra Nath on credit, data, and discipline
Despite powering a third of India’s GDP, MSMEs continue to face a staggering $1 trillion credit gap. On Day 1 of MSME Sparks, UGRO Capital’s Shachindra Nath shared how formalization, data-driven ...
Kenyan Officials Quietly Fly to China for Ksh359 Billion Loan
Officials from the National Treasury of Kenya are currently in China to finalise a Ksh358 billion loan. Financial Afrik reports that Kenya is in advanced negotiations with China to raise Ksh358 ...
South Korea’s Trade Chief Seeks Tariff Relief in First US Talks
South Korea reiterated its call to be exempted from US tariffs including duties affecting key industries such as cars and steel, Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo said after his first meeting with US ...
Exclusive: South Korea plans end to lump-sum retirement payouts for workers
The South Korean government is pushing forward with a major overhaul of how workers receive retirement benefits, aiming to replace the longstanding lump-sum severance system with mandatory ...
Thailand’s PTT to buy 2 MTPA of LNG from Glenfarne’s Alaska LNG over 20 years
BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thai state-owned oil and gas giant PTT Group signed an agreement to procure 2 million metric tons of liquefied natural gas per annum from Glenfarne's Alaska LNG project over a 20-year term,
KKV Expands Further in Thailand, Opens New Stores with Local Giants
The brand has announced plans to continue investing in Thailand's core commercial districts and launch more new stores in 2025. KK Group also owns The Colorist (beauty product concept store) and X11 (trendy toy concept store). Its vision "Live without ...