US President Donald Trump earlier claimed that Tehran had received a nuclear deal proposal from the US. Trump has secured billions in investment deals during a tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE.
Indian companies, consumers snub Pakistan and its allies
MUMBAI] A growing number of Indian merchants, companies, and consumers are cutting business ties with Pakistan and some of its allies after a heightened conflict between the South Asian neighbours.
India-Pakistan Tensions LIVE Updates: Delhi traders vow to halt all business ties with Turkey, Azerbaijan
Traders in Delhi on Friday pledged to halt all business ties with Turkey and Azerbaijan, following the two countries stance against India’s Operation Sindoor. We are closing the LIVE blog now ...
A country on IMF life support, yet banking on crypto: Is Pakistan following the Hamas model?
The “Bitcoin shakers” model, pioneered by Hamas, involves raising and laundering funds through cryptocurrency to evade international financial scrutiny.
The mystery of India’s ‘middle class’: What Financial Times and Marcellus didn’t tell you
Note: All numbers are in nominal terms not adjusted for inflation.
Seeking funds to rebuild, Lebanon government works to regain donor trust
The new government is negotiating with the World Bank on a $980m plan, known as LEAP, to kick-start reconstruction and be funded by a World Bank loan and foreign assistance. But LEAP would only take ...
Seeking funds to rebuild, Lebanon government works to regain donor trust
The new government is negotiating with the World Bank on a $980m plan, known as LEAP, to kick-start reconstruction and be funded by a World Bank loan and foreign assistance. But LEAP would only take ...
Finance Minister meets UK Ambassador, receives Central inspection head
Finance Minister, Yassin Jaber, on Friday received British Ambassador to Lebanon, Hamish Cowell, in his office at the ministry.
Finance Minister heads to Baghdad to boost Lebanese-Iraqi coordination on fuel, telecom, and oil supply
Finance Minister Yassine Jaber departed for Baghdad to hold meetings with top Iraqi officials to enhance cooperation between Lebanon and Iraq, particularly in fuel supplies for Lebanon’s electricity ...
US backs US$8mil Customs training centre in Laos
VIENTIANE: The Ministry of Finance and the United States on Tuesday (May 13) began work on a US$8 million Customs training centre to enhance Laos' capacity to fight illegal cross-border activities.