Pakistan’s current account posted a deficit of $112 million in October 2025, data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed on Monday. The deficit follows a surplus of $83 million recorded ...
Pakistan’s top business body questions 2026 power price plans
Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry says CPPA-G's projections do not reflect prevailing market conditions ...
Pakistan’s economic debate overlooks structural weaknesses that constrain growth
Sixth, Pakistan's economic decisions are often made in the absence of reliable, timely data. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) struggles with outdated methodologies and limited capacity. As a ...
Nomura probes its India fixed-income business, Bloomberg News reports
Japanese investment bank Nomura Holdings is investigating its India fixed-income business to determine whether profits were inflated in recent years, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people ...
India inks first-ever structured LPG supply contract with US; PSUs to import 2.2 MTPA from 2026
In a major achievement for India, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri has announced the country’s first structured contract to source liquified petroleum gas (LPG) from the ...
Taiwan Dollar Weakens Markedly Versus the U.S. Dollar
The Taiwan dollar weakened markedly against its U.S. counterpart in the morning Asian session after sharp swings over the past two sessions.
Qatar Development Bank and the Global Finance & Technology Network sign strategic partnership in Singapore
Qatar Development Bank (QDB), represented by the Qatar FinTech Hub (QFTH), announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) an initiative ...
BCEL moves towards IFRS implementation, a new era for financial reporting in Laos
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The signing ceremony, held on October 27, marks a pivotal moment in the bank’s commitment to enhancing financial transparency and accountability.
Nepal’s exports soar in first quarter, but trade deficit grows
Nepal’s trade sector showed strong signs of revival in the first three months of the current fiscal year, with merchandise exports nearly doubling compared to the same period last year, according to a ...
Saudi Trade Finance Summit 2025 to chart Kingdom’s path as a global trade powerhouse
The summit has long served as a trusted platform for decision-makers across government, public, and private sectors to align on strategies that enhance access to capital, strengthen supply chain ...