High-level trade talks between South Korea and the United States were abruptly canceled due to scheduling conflicts involving U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, South Koreas Ministry of Finance ...
Laos pushes forward in building self-reliant economy
VIENTIANE: Laos' Ministry of Finance is actively working towards building an independent and self-reliant economy, with a strong focus on optimising revenue, controlling expenditure, and improving ...
Thailand Says Nearing Deal With US to Lower 36% Export Tariff
Thailand is close to an agreement with the US to lower a threatened 36% tariff on its exports ahead of the Aug. 1 deadline, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira, who expects trade talks ...
Shorooq, the ‘Blackstone of the Middle East’ wants to shake up global finance
Often dubbed the "Blackstone of the Middle East", UAE venture capital firm Shorooq Partners has bigger ambitions to be a "Shorooq for the world" by being a "multi-dimensional" investor. Bilal Baloch, ...
Thai Finance Minister Says Growth May Not Reach 3% in 2024, but Will in …
Reuters. Thailand's new Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Pichai Chunhavajira reacts on the day of the cabinet meeting at Thai Government House in Bangkok, Thailand, May 7, 2024.
Azerbaijan’s Strategic Foreign Exchange Reserves Reach Record-High Level
Azerbaijan's strategic foreign exchange reserves are formed from the foreign exchange reserves of the CBA, the assets of the State Oil Fund (SOFAZ), and the treasury funds of the Ministry of Finance.
Jordan: ‘Local vehicle prices witness significant’ decrease after reducing taxes’
The move is part of a broader set of government measures aimed at stimulating the economy and alleviating financial pressures on the public ...
Malaysia Seeks Less than 20% Tariff Ahead of Call With Trump
Malaysia is seeking to lower US tariffs threatened by President Donald Trump to less than 20% and is optimistic of reaching a deal ahead of the Aug. 1 deadline, according to Investment, Trade and ...
Vietnam sees U.S. exports falling by up to one-third if Trump tariffs take effect
Vietnam estimates its exports to the US could decline by as much as a third if higher tariffs announced by President Donald Trump take effect, an internal government assessment showed. Tariffs of 20% ...
Syria and Saudi Arabia sign more than $6 billion in investment deals
DAMASCUS, Syria -- Syria and Saudi Arabia announced 47 investment agreements, valued at over $6 billion, in Damascus on Thursday, marking a significant step in rebuilding Syria’s war-battered economy.