A strong first half of 2025 has Thailand's economy on track to grow 2.2% this year, slightly higher than a previous forecast of 2.1%, the finance ministry said on Wednesday, although it cautioned U.S.
Carbon credits pave way for a green financial future
When observing the global picture, it is clear that carbon credits are gradually evolving into a form of currency, a unique financial derivative that intersects four seemingly unrelated domains: ...
Thai finance ministry raises 2025 growth forecast to 2.2%
Thailand's economy is expected to grow 2.2% this year, slightly higher than a previous forecast of 2.1%, the finance ministry said on Wednesday. Exports, a key driver of Thai growth, are expected to ...
Philippines Sees $1.7 Billion in Retirement Fund With New Push
The Philippine central bank sees around 100 billion pesos ($1.7 billion) being poured into a voluntary retirement investment program that could help boost the domestic capital market, according to an ...
Philippines Sees $1.7 Billion in Retirement Fund With New Push
The Philippine central bank sees around 100 billion pesos ($1.7 billion) being poured into a voluntary retirement investment program that could help boost the domestic capital market, according to an ...
Revolut opens second Asia tech hub in the Philippines
Revolut, the UK's financial technology giant, has established its second Global Tech Hub in Asia in the Philippines, driven by sustained investor dialogues led by Finance Secretary Ralph Recto. This ...
The New Taka and the private equity pivot
Bangladesh has never lacked ambition. It is one of the most remarkable development stories of the Global South -- doubling life expectancy within a generation, lifting millions out of poverty, and ...
‘Pervasive sense of fear’: China steps up exit bans
The opaque restrictions existing in China risk damaging foreign business confidence, experts and investors warn.
‘Pervasive sense of fear’: China steps up exit bans
The opaque restrictions existing in China risk damaging foreign business confidence, experts and investors warn.
China’s finance minister pledges stronger fiscal policy support including childcare subsidies to ramp up economy
Chinese Minister of Finance Lan Fo'an pledged on Wednesday to accelerate the implementation of childcare subsidy policy, including gradually rolling out free pre-school education, and providing ...