The largest single approval went to Nestlé (Thai), which secured $688bn to build a smart factory and distribution centre in the Araya Industrial Estate, Samut Prakan province.
Turkey unveils climate-funding action plan ahead of COP31
Turkey has announced a plan to channel more finance into climate-related projects as it prepares to host Cop31 later this year. The strategy should make it easier for banks and investors to fund green ...
Pakistan eyes London for global investmentPublished on: July 9, 2026 9:15 PM
Pakistan, July 9 -- Pakistan plans to leverage London's position as a global financial hub to expand access to international capital markets and attract foreign investment. The strategy was discussed ...
China may struggle to fund Xi Jinping’s tech dreams
To nudge them along, in the past two years Xi Jinping, Mr Li’s paramount boss, has eased an earlier crackdown on tech and “disorderly” investing. He has also made it clearer where he wants capital to ...
U.S. Launches New Strikes on Iran After Trump Declares Ceasefire Over
The president had earlier promised a second night of attacks during the NATO summit in Turkey.
Turkey’s Erdogan gives NATO leaders handgun conundrum after summit
After NATO leaders gathered in Ankara, their host, the Turkish president handed each an unusual parting gift: a vintage revolver, along with live ammunition.
Inside Project 100,000 – When America secretly sent low-IQ soldiers into Vietnam
America needed more troops for Vietnam, but drafting middle-class college students risked political outrage at home. So the Pentagon turned to poorer communities and lowered military entrance ...
9 Killed as Monsoon Landslides Hit Rohingya Refugee Camps in Bangladesh
At least nine people, including eight Rohingya refugees, were killed after heavy monsoon rains triggered landslides across refugee camps in Bangladesh's
Bangladesh targets 30% EV penetration by 2030 under new policy
Bangladesh is targeting 30% electric vehicle (EV) penetration across transport modes by 2030 under the proposed Electric Vehicle Industry Development Policy 2026. As part of that effort, the Ministry of Industries,
Bangladesh earned $44.17b from exports in FY25: Muktadir
Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Thursday, July 9, said Bangladesh exported 812 products to 202 destinations across the