This edition of the Farda Briefing looks at growing concerns in Iran over the fallout from the reinstatement of UN sanctions, even as officials seek to downplay their impact.
Philippines seeks enhanced climate-disaster risk transfer with Global Shield support
The government of the Philippines is aiming to secure enhanced climate-disaster risk financing and insurance capacity, with parametric structures likely ...
Philippines seeks enhanced climate-disaster risk transfer with Global Shield support
The government of the Philippines is aiming to secure enhanced climate-disaster risk financing and insurance capacity, with parametric structures likely ...
Philippines lawmaker introduces legislation to acquire 10,000 Bitcoin for national security reserve
A Philippine lawmaker has introduced a measure that would require the central bank to build a strategic Bitcoin reserve, marking one of the most ambitious crypto policy proposals in Southeast Asia.
Japan’s budget requests to top 122 trillion yen, a record high
Preliminary budget requests by Japan's ministries and agencies rose to a record high of over 122 trillion yen, or about 830 billion dollars.
Pakistan, US Trade Deal Expected to Boost Exports Amid Improving Economic Outlook: Finance Ministry
The Ministry of Finance has said that Pakistan’s recent trade deal with the United States is expected to boost exports. According to the Monthly Economic ...
LIC hands over ₹7,324 crore dividend cheque to Government of India
The dividend amount represents the government’s share, as approved by shareholders during LIC’s Annual General Meeting held on August 26.
LIC hands over ₹7,324 crore dividend cheque to Government of India
The dividend amount represents the government’s share, as approved by shareholders during LIC’s Annual General Meeting held on August 26.
India GDP growth data Live Updates: Indian economy likely slowed in Q1 FY 2025-26 ahead of Trump’s tariff blow
India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for the first quarter of the current financial year 2025-25 came in a ...
Geopolitics Shifts As Bangladesh Warms To Pakistan, Cools On India
NEW DELHI – Geopolitics in South Asia is undergoing a sharp turn. Since the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government, Bangladesh has increasingly viewed India as an adversary while leaning toward Pakistan — the very nation from which India helped liberate it in 1971.