The wail of a woman in a floral dress reverberates through the malnutrition ward and down the stuffy hallways of a hospital in eastern Afghanistan: The unfiltered pain of a mother watching her ...
Powering progress: Digital finance is redefining car ownership in Malaysia
Traditional vehicle loans in Malaysia remain the standard route to ownership. Offered by banks and financial institutions, these loans typically stretch up to nine years, covering up to 90% of the car ...
Iraq Launches New Green Energy Loan Program in Partnership with RT Bank
ERBIL, IRAQ / ACCESS Newswire / July 25, 2025 / On Thursday, July 24, 2025, Region Trade Bank (RTB), a leading financial institution in Iraq, announced the launch of a new low-interest loan program ...
South Korean trade negotiators meet with U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick
South Korea's top trade negotiators met with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, with both sides reaffirming their intention to reach a tariff deal.
South Korean trade negotiators meet with U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick
South Korea's top trade negotiators met with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, with both sides reaffirming their intention to reach a tariff deal.
Renault Korea to appoint new CEO
Renault Group announced that it has appointed Nicolas Paris as the person to succeed Stephane Deblaise as the CEO of its South Korean manufacturing subsidiary, Renault Korea Motors Company, from September 2025.
Oil and Gold Surge as Markets React to Israel’s Strikes on Iran
Financial markets experienced significant volatility following Israel’s attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, with investors ...
Turkey denies finance minister Mehmet Simsek fed up and set to quit
By bne staff in Istanbul and Prague Claims that Turkey’s finance minister Mehmet Simsek is on the point of quitting have been denied by the country’s presidency. Rumours of an impending resignation ...
India’s gig economy in 2025: Growth, formalisation, and financial inclusion explained
India's gig economy has surged to 12 million workers in FY 2024-25, driven by digital connectivity and urbanization. This shift marks a structural transformation in labor, with gig workers gaining ...
Thailand-Cambodia clash tests US against growing China influence in Asia
But the fiery bout in Southeast Asia also marks a test for Washington's waning influence in a region viewed as a crucial theater in a geopolitical competition between the United States and China. "This crisis represents a critical test of American and Chinese influence in Southeast Asia,