President Donald Trump’s agreement with China to temporarily slash tariffs for 90 days offered the world a bit of welcome relief.
Tourism Boosts Vietnam’s Economic Outlook in 2025
Vietnam’s tourism rebound in 2025 is driving economic growth and attracting strong foreign investment interest.
Japan ruling camp officials agree on need for extra budget, Kyodo reports
Senior officials of Japan's ruling coalition agreed on the need to compile a supplementary budget in autumn to fund a fresh stimulus package, Kyodo news agency reported on Tuesday. Prime Minister ...
Japan finance minister preparing to attend G7, Bessent meeting possible
Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Tuesday that he is preparing to attend the meetings next week of the Group of Seven economic powers in Canada, where he also hopes to have a bilateral ...
Ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina’s party barred from election as party registration suspended
Bangladesh's Election Commission has suspended the registration of ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, effectively barring the party from contesting the next national elections.
Impact from Indonesia’s plan to cut Singapore fuel imports limited: Analysts
Indonesia’s plan to cut oil imports from Singapore amid US tariff talks may pressure trade flows, but experts here say the impact will be limited. This is as diversification of the economy into areas ...
India and Pakistan Hold Talks Aimed at Extending Cease-Fire
Civilian airports were reopened and stocks jumped in both nations, signs of confidence that the agreement to halt the most alarming fighting in decades was holding.
Baghdad hails IMF’s efforts to assist Iraqi financial Institutions
The Iraqi prime minister praised on Monday the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) efforts to assist Iraqi financial institutions.
Iraq to reduce crude oil exports in May and June, official says
Iraq is set to export 3.2 million barrels per day of crude oil in May and June, an Iraqi official with knowledge of the matter told Reuters, in what would amount to a significant reduction from ...
Rabee’s Iraq stock exchange index reports 3.0% growth in April
The Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange Index (RSISX Index) recorded a 3.0% increase in April, distinguishing Iraq’s capital markets from declines seen across several regional economies. The positive ...