US stocks closed higher as Iran aims to deescalate the clash with Israel. Oil prices eased. Fed meets on rates this week. No one expects a rate cut.
Vietnam enhances regulatory framework for cashless payments
Vietnam is strengthening its regulatory framework and policies to promote cashless payments as part of a broader strategy to develop a more digital economy.
World Bank approves investments to boost Indonesia’s economic growth and access to clean energy
The World Bank approved two significant investments for a total blended finance package of US$2.128 billion to create jobs, boost economic growth and improve clean energy access across Indonesia.
Philippines climbs to 51st in global competitiveness report
The Philippines’ competitiveness ranking improved by one spot in 2025, rising to 51st place out of 69 economies. This is according to the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2025 Report published by the ...
World Bank joins $2.13 billion blended finance package for Indonesia
The World Bank has approved two investments involving a total blended finance package of $2.13 billion to boost economic growth and improve clean energy access across Indonesia, the multinational ...
Trump’s Iran Choice: Last-Chance Diplomacy or a Bunker-Busting Bomb
Iranian officials have warned that U.S. participation in an attack on its facilities will imperil any chance of the nuclear disarmament deal the president insists he is still interested in pursuing.
Japan PM Ishiba, Trump did not reach tariff agreement, Fuji TV reports
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and U.S. President Donald Trump did not reach a tariff agreement, Fuji TV reported on Tuesday.
Japan PM and President Trump Meet on Sidelines of G7 Amid Tariff Concerns
KANANASKIS, Alberta (Reuters) -Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the Group of Seven meeting in Canada on Monday as Tokyo urges Washington ...
Pakistan denies nuclear assurance claims to Iran, slams foreign propaganda
Credible security sources have denied reports claiming Pakistan gave Iran any nuclear assurance in case of an Israeli attack. These claims were circulated by some foreign media outlets. Officials said no such commitment was made by Pakistan.
PM says blue economy is Pakistan’s next frontier
Addressing the soft launch ceremony of the second Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference (PIMEC)-2025, the prime minister laid out the vision for transforming Pakistan into a regional maritime powerhouse, declaring the "blue economy" as Pakistan's "new economic frontier".