Tel, a telecom value-added services provider, Whish Money has evolved into a licensed digital wallet and financial services platform. Today, it offers a centralized ecosystem where users can send and ...
Cambodian 2025 economic growth forecast lowered to 5%
The negative impacts of US tariffs and the effects of the armed conflict along the Thai border have led to several challenges for Cambodia's economic trajectory. The Ministry of Economy and Finance ...
UN votes to end its peacekeeping force in Lebanon after nearly five decades
The multinational peacekeeping force known as UNIFIL has played a significant role in monitoring the security situation in southern Lebanon for decades, including during the Israel-Hezbollah conflict ...
Asian Development Bank backs Cambodia’s drive for resilient public services
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday said it approved a policy-based loan of US$50 million to support Cambodia's efforts in enhancing governance and public financial management systems.
IES’ 600MW Monsoon Wind Power Project commences operations in Laos
Touted as Asia's first cross-border renewable energy initiative, the project transmits power from Laos to Vietnam.
PHL, Cambodia central banks hold talks on financial sector develop-ments
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) met last week to discuss developments and challenges in the financial sector. On Aug. 18, the two central banks concluded ...
Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich Proposes Phased Annexation Of Gaza If Hamas Fails To Surrender
According to his proposal, Hamas would be given an ultimatum to surrender, disarm and release the hostages still held in Gaza since the group's October 2023 attack that triggered the war.
Sri Lanka sees stable July apparel export growth despite US drop
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports recorded steady growth in July 2025, rising by 9.84% to $455.16m compared with $414.38m in July 2024. Exports to the EU (excluding the UK) posted the strongest gain of ...
EWM: For Malaysia, It’s Break The Middle Income Trap Or Bust
Malaysia faces a real risk of a middle-income trap due to stagnant wages, brain drain, and over-reliance on depleting oil revenues. See why EWM is a Hold.
Saudi AI Firm Humain To Buy 18,000 Nvidia Chips
Saudi Arabia's new AI company Humain is moving fast to establish itself as a regional heavyweight, breaking ground on its first data centers in Riyadh and Dammam. Each site is expected to open in ...