The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised upward its 2026 Philippine economic growth forecast. In its recent World Economic Outlook (WEO) report, the IMF said it ...
Japan’s ruling coalition, opposition agree to scrap extra gasoline tax
Japan's ruling coalition agreed on Wednesday with four major opposition parties to abolish a provisional gasoline tax at the soonest this year, as it gave in to opposition pressure following a major ...
Handa Industries plans $250 million investment, three new factories in Bangladesh
Hong Kong-based textile and garment manufacturer Handa Industries has announced plans to invest $250 million in Bangladesh. The declaration came during a meeting between the company’s Chairman Han ...
Shehbaz launches Pak Business Express
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched the Pak Business Express on Tuesday at Lahore Railway Station. The train will run between Lahore and Karachi. It will complete the journey in about 18.5 hours.
Schneider Electric to buy remaining stake in India business for $6.4 billion
French electrical equipment maker Schneider Electric said on Wednesday that it has agreed to buy the remaining 35% stake in its Indian joint venture from Temasek for 5.5 billion euros ($6.35 billion).
India’s refined petroleum export earnings from EU may slip below $14 billion, a first since FY23
India's $14-15 billion annual export earnings from refined petroleum products to the EU expected to decline due to sanctions.
Schneider to buy remaining 35% in India JV at 5.5 bn euro valuation
Schneider Electric will acquire Temasek's 35 per cent stake in Schneider Electric India for 5.5 billion euro, gaining full ownership and expanding its India operations ...
CNBC Daily Open: Time’s running out before April tariffs boomerang on China
The much-anticipated U.S.-China trade talks in Sweden turned out to be a letdown after it concluded Tuesday with no trade truce extension.
Fitch affirms Turkmenistan at ’BB-’ with stable outlook
Investing.com -- Fitch Ratings has affirmed Turkmenistan’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating at ’BB-’ with a Stable Outlook on Monday.
Why Israel and Hamas Won’t Stop Fighting
Another breakdown of negotiations shows neither side is ready for the 21-month war to end. A deadly hunger crisis is taking hold.