More sovereign wealth funds set to invest in the region in response to uncertain economic situation, says NBK Capital Partners boss ... ( read original story ...)
Russian oil trader to finance Iraq upstream project
Exclusive news, comment and analysis on the MENA region An unrivalled 20-year old archive Exclusive announcements on project news, bids, awards and updates The latest Industry data and competitor insi ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam’s banking industry set to be revolutionised by big data and cloud computing
AI, big data, and cloud computing are revolutionising industries and banking is no different. Banks in developing economies stand to benefit the most. ( read original story ...)
NBP to Shut Down its Branches in Bangladesh and Afghanistan
The management of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has decided to shut down four of its branches in Bangladesh ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia c.bank says GDP recovery slower than expected, sees room for rate cuts
Indonesia's economic contraction in 2020 was greater than the central bank had anticipated and the pace of the recovery was slower than expected, Bank Indonesia's (BI) governor told lawmakers on ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia: FX Reserves climbed to record high – UOB
Economist Enrico Tanuwidjaja and Haris Handy at UOB Group assess the latest FX reserves figures in Indonesia. Key Quotes “Indonesia’s foreign exchange reserves increased by US ... ( read original story ...)
India’s Union Budget creates buzz among global investors: Mukesh Aghi
WASHINGTON: India's Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has generated a buzz among international investors, especially among ... ( read original story ...)
Japan wants G7 finance chiefs to ‘thrash out’ digital currency policy at talks as China trials continue
G7 nations have been cautious about China’s lead in issuing a digital currency, as it could threaten the long-standing international position of their conventional currencies. ( read original story ...)
China’s first “carbon neutrality” bonds draw tepid demand
China's first batch of "carbon neutrality" bonds received a lukewarm welcome from investors who demand higher yields, underscoring the country's challenge to fund President Xi Jinping's pledge to go ... ( read original story ...)
BlackRock’s new Asia-Pacific chief sees Hong Kong retaining power
Hong Kong will continue to be a pre-eminent financial centre and will play a central role in opening up China’s financial system to the rest of the world despite recent political upheaval, according ... ( read original story ...)