The retail prices of RON97 petrol and diesel in Peninsular Malaysia have been reduced by three sen, now set at RM3.18 and RM2.85 per litre respectively, for July 3 to 9.
Uzbekistan firms its status as Central Asia’s economic hub pre-ECO summit in Khankendi
Uzbekistan hopped on the ECO bandwagon in 1992, but for quite a stretch, it played the wallflower, staying on the sidelines. The situation changed after 2016, when large-scale reforms were launched ...
EQIQ backs Iraqi-American veteran banker to revolutionize Iraq’s banking services
Announcs a $3 million anchor investment in a next-generation digital bank led by Iraqi-American banker Hussain Qaraghol ...
Alliance Bank launches Malaysia’s first SME business pitch film to inspire entrepreneurial resilience
Streaming exclusively on iQIYI from July 18, the film highlights the real-life journeys of 13 entrepreneurs from the 2024 BizSmart® Challenge: Accelerator Edition.
EQIQ anchors $15 million round for InstaBank, Iraq’s next-generation digital bank
EQIQ, a UAE-based VC fund and venture builder, has invested $3 million in InstaBank (officially Al-Fawr Digital Bank) as part of ...
Saudi Arabia Advances Financial Market Development with Investment, Regulatory Reforms
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia is accelerating its efforts to build a comprehensive financial market, driven by substantial investments under the Vision 2030 blueprint, wide-ranging regulatory reforms, and ...
Myanmar shuffles energy, finance officials amid slowing growth
YANGON (Reuters) – Myanmar has replaced its minister for energy, state media reported on Wednesday, as Aung San Suu Kyi’s administration looks to address concerns that the enactment of … ...
Thai monetary policy must stay flexible as headwinds build, central bank deputy says
By Orathai Sriring, Kitiphong Thaichareon and Thanadech Staporncharnchai BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's economy faces a challenging second half of 2025 due to uncertainty about U.S. tariffs, a central ...
Thai monetary policy must stay flexible as headwinds build, central bank deputy says
By Orathai Sriring, Kitiphong Thaichareon and Thanadech Staporncharnchai BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's economy faces a challenging second half of 2025 due to uncertainty about U.S. tariffs, a central ...
Philippines Tobacco Industry Report 2025 | Excise Tax Hike Deters Cigarette Consumption as Philippines Faces High Living Costs
Philippines' tobacco market declines in 2024 as smoking prevalence drops. Higher cigarette taxes raise retail prices, deterring consumption amid economic challenges. Economy brands thrive. The report ...