He introduced a bill to require the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation to prioritize projects that take into account national security needs.
Slower, Shallower Rate Cuts Likely in Indonesia, Economists Say
Bank Indonesia is likely to pursue slower and fewer cuts to its benchmark interest rate as global uncertainties put rupiah stability at risk, according to economists.
Xi was unusually frank in spelling out China’s 4 ‘red lines’ for the US, a clear warning for Trump’s China hawks
In Xi's last meeting with Biden, he set ground rules for the incoming Trump administration and its China hawks.
Indonesia to return death-row drug convict to Philippines after yearslong appeal for mercy
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Wednesday that a deal has been reached for Indonesia to send home a Filipino death-row drug convict who was nearly executed by firing squad but got a ...
Mathews: Undermining local democracy in Indonesia and the world
When his term expired in 2022, the regent of West Seram, a local jurisdiction in Indonesia’s Maluku province, couldn’t run for re-election. Article 18 of Indonesia’s constitution guarantees local ...
Apple Offers $100 Million Investment in Indonesia to Lift iPhone 16 Ban
The amount the U.S. tech giant has offered is 10 times higher than an initial plan to invest $10 million and will be invested over the next two years.
41-Year-Old Retired American Living Off Dividends In The Philippines With Family Shares Stock Portfolio–’Life Is Good. Freedom To Choose’
Rising costs of living and shrinking savings force millions of Americans to consider retiring overseas. Last year, data from the Social Security Administration showed that about 450,000 people ...
KKR-Bain Brawl Worth $4 Billion Shows Japan Private Equity Boom
It set off a rare open tussle between the private equity giants that has shocked investors. “I’ve seen lots of private equity activity in Japan. I cannot remember two large firms in a bidding war for ...
Japan plans $90 billion spending in new stimulus package, document shows
Japan is considering spending 13.9 trillion yen ($89.7 billion) from its general account to fund a new stimulus package aimed at mitigating the impact of rising prices on households, according to a ...
Transforming Pakistan’s Financial Ecosystem: PBA, Finance Ministry, and SBP Discuss Actionable Steps
The Pakistan Banks' Association (PBA), under its priority sector initiatives, is leading a range of strategic projects aimed at fostering a more inclusive ...