The talks with SACE follow Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s visit to Saudi Arabia, where agreements worth $10 billion were signed ...
Trump’s Gaza Plan Complicates Hoped-for Saudi-Israeli Deal
President Trump wants to broker normal ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel, but his proposal to transfer Palestinians out of Gaza just made that a lot harder.
Trump’s Gaza Plan Complicates Hoped-for Saudi-Israeli Deal
President Trump wants to broker normal ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel, but his proposal to transfer Palestinians out of Gaza just made that a lot harder.
Saudi Arabia’s expat remittances hit $38.4bn in 2024, highest since 2022
The increase was reportedly mainly due to the growth in employment rates and the improvement of wages in some sectors ...
Thailand aims for 3.5% GDP growth in 2025, official says
Thailand is targeting economic growth of 3.5% this year, supported by tourism, foreign investment and government stimulus, a deputy finance minister said on Friday. "We are not satisfied with 3.0% ...
Iran condemns new US sanctions as ‘illegal’, ‘unjustified’
The US move was "categorically unjustified and contrary to international rules", foreign ministry's spokesperson says.
The Farda Briefing: Trump Brings Back ‘Maximum Pressure’ — And Offers Iran An Olive Branch
This week's Farda Briefing looks into U.S. President Donald Trump’s seemingly reluctant return to his "maximum pressure" campaign on Iran and his statement saying he explicitly desires a “verified ...
Turkey Central Bank Raises Inflation Outlook for End-2025
Turkey’s central bank raised its year-end inflation forecast for this year, surprising analysts who were largely expecting the number to stay the same.
VN’s Finance Ministry: Tax revenue from online businesses still ‘very small’
While Vietnam’s e-commerce sector continues to expand, tax collection remains a challenge. Authorities are now pushing for stricter tax compliance measures, requiring platforms like Shopee and Lazada ...
Indonesia’s soaring ‘buy now, pay later’ debts fuel calls for tighter rules
While regulators are looking to tighten rules for BNPL schemes, an analyst has urged related service providers to enhance their oversight.