Singapore-based SeaLead ends charters of ships that are part of empire controlled by son of adviser to supreme leader ...
Vietnam’s rate race tightens as exchange pressures mount
By bno - Ho Chi Minh Office Vietnam’s central bank is signalling further monetary easing in an effort to bolster growth, but the stability of the đồng remains a decisive factor in determining the ...
Philippines retains ‘A-‘ credit rating with stable outlook
JAPAN-BASED credit rating agency Rating and Investment Information Inc. (R&I) has affirmed its “A-’ rating with a stable outlook for the Philippines, the Finance department said on Wednesday. “This ...
Philippine digital bank snags $21M in Series A | ZDNET
Tonik Financial has secured $21 million in its Series A round, which it will tap to kickstart its digital bank services next quarter in the Philippines where it estimates has a $140 billion retail ...
Climate finance challenge: India needs $467 billion by 2030, here’s what new study reveals
A new study indicates India requires $467 billion in climate finance by 2030 to decarbonize its power, steel, cement, and transport sectors. Steel and cement will require the most investment due to ...
Bangladesh central bank chief warns financial sector is in ‘serious risk’
Ahsan H Mansur says stabilising the banking system may take up to four years, urging reforms in revenue collection and financial innovation ...
China condemns US military buildup off Venezuela coast as foreign interference in regional affairs
China's foreign ministry opposed the American naval deployment near Venezuela amid the Trump administration's effort to combat drug cartels and pressure the Maduro regime.
China’s carbon emissions are falling but not fast enough
Chinese officials have showcased what they claim will be the world's largest solar farm on the Tibetan plateau.
Japan, Africa eye stable supply, responsible development of key minerals
YOKOHAMA (Kyodo) -- Japan and African nations agreed Friday to cooperate in realizing "stable supply and responsible development" of critical minerals amid growing global moves to ensure economic ...
Japan’s core inflation slows in July, stays above BOJ target
Japan's core inflation slowed for a second straight month in July but stayed above the central bank's 2% target, keeping alive market expectations for another interest rate hike in the coming months.