Riyadh-based digital financing marketplace Arib has raised US$23.5 million in a funding round led by Saudi Arabia-based investment firm Merak Capital to expand its platform and support its growth in ...
South Korea finance minister vows response to financial market volatility
South Korea's finance minister said on Thursday authorities would closely monitor risks around domestic stock, bond and foreign exchange markets and take measures to curb excessive volatility.
Vietnam pushes financial hub ambitions via maritime, aviation finance moves
HANOI -- Vietnam is seeking to attract billions of dollars in maritime and aviation financing through a newly established international financial center, but the ambitious initiative remains in its ...
Indonesia Passes Sweeping Bill Expanding Central Bank Role to Spur Growth
The bill, which has not yet been made public, has added to concerns among investors about the possibility it could lead to political interference in the central bank, with President Prabowo Subianto ...
Indonesia Passes Sweeping Bill Expanding Central Bank Role to Spur Growth
The bill, which has not yet been made public, has added to concerns among investors about the possibility it could lead to political interference in the central bank, with President Prabowo Subianto ...
Indonesia’s central bank gets new growth mandate and parliament oversight
Indonesia has expanded the central bank’s objectives to include real sector growth, and granted parliament the power to evaluate the monetary authority’s performance.
Buffalo named ‘Donald Trump’ for its golden locks is a sensation at a Bangladesh zoo
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — With his shock of golden hair and trim 700-kilogram (1,500-pound) build, Donald Trump has been drawing crowds from across Bangladesh since he arrived at the national zoo last ...
Bangladesh’s foreign minister defeats Cyprus’ ambassador to be UN General Assembly president
Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has won a hotly contested race to be the next president of the 193-member United Nations General Assembly ...
India’s new T20 captain: Who will replace Suryakumar Yadav? Here are the likely contenders
Suryakumar Yadav, who turns 36 later this year, faces increasing uncertainty over his place in India's future white-ball setup.
Pakistan builds ‘illegal’ mosque in Japan, faces removal: Here’s what Pakistan Embassy said
A mosque was allegedly built on private land in Kawagoe, Saitama, without proper permits. The city has ordered its removal. The landowner, linked to Pakistan, claims the structure existed before their ...