A dedicated VAT refund facility for tourists was officially launched today (04) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil ...
Sri Lanka urges Japan to back existing Yen-loan projects to secure investment, gap funding
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka has urged Japan back its existing yen-loan projects in order to attract further investment and secure gap financing, the island nation’s Finance Ministry said in a statement.
Nepal to shift new government staff to contribution-based pension scheme from mid-July
Nepal will implement a contribution-based social security system for newly appointed government employees, replacing the existing pension and gratuity system, the Finance Ministry said on Friday.
Trade Finance Driving Saudi Arabia’s Economic Transformation
Trade finance is pivotal in Saudi Arabia's efforts to diversify its economy. With a GDP nearing $1 trillion in 2023, the Kingdom is already a major player in significant global trade, ...
Russia becomes first country to recognize Taliban as Afghanistan’s legitimate government
Russia on Thursday officially recognized the Taliban government as Afghanistan's rightful government, the first country to do so nearly four years since the extremists took power. The action is a ...
Thailand to Rework Trade Proposals Before US Tariff Deadline
Thailand will refine its trade proposal framework as it races to secure a reciprocal tariff deal with the US before the deadline next week, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira, adding ...
Thailand to Rework Trade Proposals Before US Tariff Deadline
Thailand will refine its trade proposal framework as it races to secure a reciprocal tariff deal with the US before the deadline next week, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira, adding ...
Thailand to Revise US Tariff Deal Proposal After Inconclusive Talks
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira summarized the results of his US tariff negotiation trip during a transit stop in South Korea on July 4 ...
Turkey Bans Binance Chain DEX PancakeSwap Over Licensing Concerns
Turkey's financial regulator has banned Binance Chain DEX PancakeSwap, citing 'unauthorized crypto asset service provision.' ...
Embedding international standards into Vietnam’s financial and banking workforce
Agribank employees have attended three training courses on international financial reporting standards, sustainable finance, and digital finance this year.