The Ministry of Finance has launched the first Customer Council under the second phase of the Zero Government Bureaucracy programme, reinforcing its commitment to transparency, innovation and ...
Buy a car in UAE without bank loans or down payments: Rent-to-own schemes take off
A key feature is the pre-agreed buyout price at lease-end, based on factors like depreciation, lease term, and usage, giving clarity on future vehicle costs ...
EBRD lending reflects strong confidence in Azerbaijan’s economic stability
Azerbaijan’s steady march toward economic diversification and sustainable development continues to receive solid backing from global financial institutions, chief among them the European Bank for ...
Michael Jordan’s NASCAR Future in Crisis as Charter Drama Deepens
NASCAR’s no stranger to high drama, but the legal showdown between 23XI Racing, co-owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, and NASCAR itself is next level. The post Fans Suspect Fate of Michael ...
Jordan: SSIF total assets rise to $24bln in H1 2025
This comprised JD591 million in net returns from investment activities and JD473 million in unrealised gains on the revaluation of strategic equity holdings ...
Malaysia scraps high-value goods tax plan, finance ministry says
Malaysia has decided not to proceed with a high-value goods tax first mooted in its budget spending plan two years ago, the finance ministry said. A tax of 5% to 10% on high-value goods was initially ...
Thai government slightly raises 2025 growth forecast to 2.2%
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 ...