The new business loans pipeline is reportedly weak post-Liberation Day. Malaysia’s CIMB Group has flagged a more guarded lending stance from business clients on unfolding tariff developments. New ...
Yemen’s Houthis threaten to escalate attacks on ships linked to companies dealing with Israel
The rebel Houthi group in Yemen says it will target merchant ships belonging to any company that does business with Israeli ports, regardless of nationality, as part of what it described as the fourth ...
Saudi Arabia may hike September oil prices to Asia for second month
Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest oil exporter, may hike crude oil prices for Asian buyers for the second month in a row, with September prices set to hit five-month highs on tight supply and robust ...
Russian business travelers are discovering Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s appeal as a destination for Russian businesses is rising, as neighboring Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have become more unwelcoming for sanctions-busting activity. The number of Russian firms ...
Taliban Boosts Economy with Skilled Worker Export Initiative to Qatar
The Taliban have launched a program to send 2,000 skilled Afghan workers to Qatar, aiming to reduce unemployment in Afghanistan. Registration is open to professionals from all provinces. This ...
Iraq’s pharmaceutical industry flourishes, saving over $1 billion annually
Iraq's drug localization efforts save $1B annually, with 34 factories at full capacity & 178 new applications, says PM's advisor.
Trump’s Surprise Overture To Myanmar
The US decision to lift sanctions on business groups and individuals close to the military rulers of Myanmar came as a surprise. What led Trump to befriend the military regime?
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Thailand adjusts EV policy to ease production requirements, target exports
Thailand adjusted an electric vehicle incentive policy on Wednesday to give carmakers more flexibility to meet production requirements and boost exports, amid tepid domestic demand and intense ...
📉 Trade crackdown gone wrong — Vietnam defies U.S. pressure, deepens ties with China
When the United States raised tariffs on Vietnam, many thought it would mark a turning point. The pressure was intense. Washington wanted global manufacturers to reduce their dependence on China, and ...