In early 2025, the Lao economy showed signs of recovery amid many challenges and fluctuations in the global economy. In the first quarter of this year, the Lao economy achieved a growth rate of 4.5%.
Syria to reconnect to global economy after 14 years as pariah state
Syria will be fully reconnected to the Swift international payment system “in a matter of weeks”, the country’s new central bank governor said, relinking the country to the global economy after 14 ...
UAE-based Indians travelling to Nepal caught off guard by new enforced reform, lose over Dh 1400
Indian residents in the UAE are facing unexpected travel disruptions and financial losses in Nepal due to the sudden enforcement of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) requirement. This rule, previously ...
India and Sri Lanka eye dual listing to build ‘financial bridge’ between capital markets
In a significant move to deepen economic ties, India and Sri Lanka are actively exploring a dual listing framework between India’s NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) and the Colombo Stock Exchange ...
Nepal’s First Breast Milk Bank Helps Newborn Babies Survive
Nepal's first-ever Human Milk Bank, 'Amrit Kosh,' is a step towards providing baby-friendly health care to low birthweight, premature, and other at-risk newborns. It helps infants with access to ...
India’s NSE IX proposes cross listings with Sri Lanka bourse
The international arm of India's National Stock Exchange (NSE IX) has proposed cross listings with Sri Lanka's Colombo Stock Exchange saying the mechanism will allow issuers to tap a global investor ...
EBRD President set to visit Uzbekistan for high-level talks
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, June 9. President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Odile Renaud-Basso will visit Uzbekistan from June 10 through 11, 2025 for meetings with top ...
South Korea moves toward debt relief for pandemic-hit small businesses
South Korea’s financial authorities are preparing a sweeping plan to reduce or forgive pandemic-era debt owed by small-business owners, as President Lee Jae-myung begins delivering on a key campaign ...
Thailand makes “New High” in Convention Destination Ranking
Thailand becomes the top convention destination of the ASEAN region, according to ICCA Country & City Rankings for 2024 Report. A "New High" is achieved when Bangkok exhibits its best performance, ...
South Korea Boosts Currency Talks With US To Build Trust Amid Trade Surplus Concerns
The finance ministry here vowed on Friday to enhance communications with the United States to strengthen mutual understanding and trust regarding foreign exchange rate policies. The pledge came after ...