Nearly every Fortune 500 company is hiding the same uncomfortable secret: they have hired a North Korean IT worker. Why it matters: Despite how widespread the issue is, few companies are willing to ...
ASEAN Islamic finance industry to cross $1t in 2026
Assets are concentrated in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei with limited presence in other markets. ASEAN’s Islamic finance industry is expected to cross US$1t by end-2026, after reaching nearly $950b ...
Saudi EXIM: Bolstering non-oil exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM) was established in February 2020. Its core mission is to promote non-oil exports from Saudi Arabia and enhance their presence and competitiveness in regional and ...
Asian shares retreat, tracking tech losses on Wall Street
Asian shares retreated on Wednesday, tracking a decline on Wall Street led by technology shares including Nvidia and other stars that have been riding the mania surrounding artificial-intelligence.
Iraq’s public revenues and expenditures rise in May
The Central Bank of Iraq reported a rise in public revenues to 46.157 billion Dinars in May, though the month still ended with a deficit of 822 million Dinars.
Finance chief urges ‘bone-grinding’ restructuring measures from struggling petrochemical firms
Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol called on domestic petrochemical companies Wednesday to undertake excruciating self-restructuring efforts, saying the government is ready to cooperate with the private ...
Thai Central Bank Says More Easing Only If Growth Outlook Dims
Thailand’s central bank would need to see a “significant material deterioration” in its economic growth outlook, or face unexpected shocks, to justify additional rate cuts beyond the three reductions ...
MTE Hanoi 2025: Unlocking Opportunities in Vietnam’s Hospitality & Real Estate
Vietnam's hospitality and real estate sectors continue to advance, showing clear signs of strong recovery, with extensive pipelines ready for launch. Hanoi is emerging as a key hub for branded ...
Japan’s Exports Fall for Third Consecutive Month
Japan’s exports fell for a third consecutive month in July amid fears over the impact of higher U.S. tariffs.
IMF urges Islamabad to strengthen State Bank of Pakistan independence
By bno - Mumbai Office The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Pakistan to remove the finance secretary from the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) board and fill two long-vacant deputy ...