Malaysia may seek to sell palm oil, petroleum and its infrastructure expertise to more African nations, experts say, as US trade barriers inject urgency into the hunt for new markets. Malaysia faces ...
Iraq’s Central Bank restricts bank cards usage abroad
The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) released an explanation on Monday concerning the usage of both credit and debit cards outside of Iraq.
Truong My Lan’s Life Sentence Reduced to 30 Years in Vietnam’s Biggest Fraud
A Vietnamese property tycoon, Truong My Lan, has had her life sentence reduced to 30 years after an appeal in a high-profile money laundering case involving more than $17 billion. Lan was earlier ...
(LEAD) Finance minister says will work to resolidify S. Korea-U.S. alliance
Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok said Tuesday that his upcoming trade talks with the Donald Trump administration will help pave the way for renewed discussions on strengthening the South Korea-U.S.
Yen Strengthens Past Key Psychological Level of 140 Per Dollar
The yen extended its advance past the psychological level of 140 against the dollar amid threats to the independence of the Federal Reserve, heightened risks concerning tariffs and ahead of a meeting ...
Thai cabinet appoints government-backed candidate as central bank chair
Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday appointed the government-backed candidate Somchai Sujjapongse as the new chair of the board of the Bank of Thailand, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said.
Warren Buffett Once Avoided Japan’s ‘Very Low Returns’ Despite 1% Rates — Now He’s Amassed a $23 Billion Position
In a candid exchange with MBA students at the University of Florida back in 1998, Warren Buffett famously remarked on the paradox of Japan's investment landscape. “Berkshire Hathaway can borrow for 10 ...
Bank Indonesia to hold rates on April 23 as FX concerns outweigh growth risks
Bank Indonesia will hold interest rates steady on Wednesday to support the under-pressure rupiah, despite growing concerns of slowing economic growth driven by U.S.-led trade policies, a Reuters poll ...
Bank Indonesia to hold rates on April 23 as FX concerns outweigh growth risks
Bank Indonesia will hold interest rates steady on Wednesday to support the under-pressure rupiah, despite growing concerns of slowing economic growth driven by U.S.-led trade policies, a Reuters poll ...
Indonesian Economist: QRIS Promotes Inclusion, Not a U.S.-Claimed Trade Barrier
Economist says that QRIS is not merely a payment tool, but a digital public infrastructure that unifies various electronic payment systems nationwide.