If you have ever signed up for a digital service—whether it is a bank, loan app or e-commerce site—you have probably gone through some kind of identity check. Most of us have been taught to trust ...
ADB names new country director for Philippines
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Andrew Jeffries as new country director for the Philippines. In a statement, the ADB said Jeffries, who started his new role yesterday, will lead the ...
US tariffs tighten screws on Japanese and South Korean captive finance
Japanese and South Korean automakers reel from US trade penalties as captive finance arms shift from support roles to survival strategies.
Outbound Payments and Remittance from Bangladesh: Balancing Control with Growth
Growing Bangladesh’s Cross-Border Payment Industry: Strengthening outbound payment channels fosters innovation, reduces costs, and enhances customer experience. This positions Bangladesh as a ...
Trump advisor criticises India over Russian oil, says tariff to hit where it hurts
WH trade advisor Peter Navarro termed India’s oil trade with Russia “opportunistic” and “corrosive” to global efforts being made to isolate the Russian economy.
Trump’s Advisor Targets PM Modi In Financial Times Piece Over India’s Russian Oil Purchase
In a Financial Times opinion piece, Peter Navarro, US President Donald Trump’s advisor for trade and manufacturing, has criticised India’s oil trade with Russia.
China CITIC Financial Asset Management Reports Strong First Half of 2025
The latest update is out from China Huarong Asset Management Co., Ltd. Class H ( ($HK:2799) ). China CITIC Financial Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Iran warns war with Israel could resume at any time
TEHRAN: A senior Iranian official warned on Monday (Aug 18) that war with Israel could erupt at any moment, describing the current lull after June’s 12-day conflict as only a temporary halt.
Mapped: All the areas where wildfires have broken out in Spain, Turkey and Portugal as record-breaking heatwave continues
Mapped: All the areas where wildfires have broken out in Spain, Turkey and Portugal as record-breaking heatwave continues - France has only issued a red alert eight times in the past 20 years as it ex ...
Philippines Sells $8.9 Billion Retail Bonds as Rates Drop
The Philippines sold 507.2 billion pesos ($8.9 billion) worth of retail treasury bonds, spurred by brisk demand from investors in search of better yields as interest rates fall.