TBC Bank Uzbekistan has secured significant new funding from Dutch impact investor Triple Jump to expand its SME lending and promote financial inclusion, with a special focus on women-led businesses.
Saudi Arabia Smart Cities Market to Surge from USD 22.2 Billion to USD 112 Billion by 2032 – Meticulous Research®
The Saudi Arabia smart cities market is witnessing unprecedented expansion, with market valuation projected to jump from USD 22.2 billion in 2025 to an anticipated USD 112 billion by 2032, ...
Qi, K2 Integrity partner to raise Iraq’s financial compliance standards
Iraqi fintech Qi has partnered with US-based K2 Integrity to upgrade its compliance systems and align Iraq’s financial sector with global standards. The agreement includes the establishment […] ...
Thailand considering pickup truck trade-in scheme to boost sales
Thailand is considering a measure to allow pickup trucks of 20-25 years to be traded in for new ones with a tax discount in a bid to boost sluggish sales, the finance minister said on Monday.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise, oil prices trim gains as Wall Street weighs Iran’s next move
US stocks edged higher on Monday as oil prices eased and investors assessed Iran's next move after the US entered the Middle East conflict by striking its nuclear sites. The Dow J
Indonesia Delays Sugary Drink Tax to 2026
Indonesia delays sugary drink tax to 2026 due to regulatory and economic concerns, seeking other revenue to meet 2025 targets.
Finance ministry holds meeting on scaling up of Unified Lending Interface
Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju and RBI Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar co-chaired a meeting with officials from various ministries/departments of Government of India and state governments on ...
China’s Vice Finance Minister meets AmCham delegation, calls for joint efforts to implement outcomes of agreed consensus reached at trade talks
China's Vice Minister of Finance Liao Min meets with a delegation from the American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham China) in Beijing on June 18. Photo: the official website ...
Myanmar’s Prime Minister calls for increased local solar panel production
Myanmar Prime Minister Min Aung Hlaing called for greater domestic production of solar panels and raw materials during a recent visit to a factory in central Myanmar, citing the need to strengthen ...
Thailand seizes over 2 tons of meth worth more than $90.8 million
Thai authorities say they have seized more than 2 metric tons of crystal methamphetamine from a tourist boat near a pier in Eastern Thailand ...