Naimah Khalid says Daim wanted ‘his day in court’ to clear his name in a case slammed by their family as ‘politically motivated’.
Iraq Continues to Play a Delicate Geopolitical and Economic Balancing Act
Iraq’s budget has priced in $70 per barrel for 2024, which is around $5 lower than what is expected to be the average price this year. “We don’t anticipate major problems in 2024, but we need stricter ...
Thailand to start second stage of stimulus programme in January
The second phase of Thailand's "digital wallet" handout scheme will be launched in January and distribute 40 billion baht ($1.16 billion) among 4 million people to help boost consumption, officials ...
Finance ministry plans to convert THAI debt
The Ministry of Finance is preparing to convert the debt of Thai Airways International into equity, with a proposal expected to be submitted to the cabinet this month as part of a plan to increase the ...
Thai fimin says phase two of digital wallet will cover 4 mln people
BANGKOK, Nov 19 (Reuters) - The second phase of the Thai government's "digital wallet" handout scheme will cover 4 million people and total 40 billion baht ($1.16 billion), Finance Minister Pichai ...
Turkey mandates with pre-funding 2025 in mind
The Republic of Turkey plans to return to the market this week with a long five year Reg S/144A sukuk and start pre-funding for 2025. Bank ABC, Dubai Islamic Bank, HSBC, KFH Capital and Standard ...
Japan’s Norinchukin posts $3.1 bln Q2 loss after selling sovereign bond holdings
Japan's Norinchukin Bank posted on Tuesday a net loss of 481 billion yen ($3.11 billion) for the July-September quarter after selling part of its extensive sovereign bond portfolio.
Turkey’s Cash Headache Shows Inflation Fight Is Getting Physical
Years of runaway inflation are testing the physical limits of Turkey’s cash-centric economy as its biggest banknotes become increasingly inadequate to cover even daily spending.
US Defense Chief Says Alliance With Philippines Will Transcend Administrations
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has condemned China's dangerous actions against the Philippines and renewed a warning that the United States would defend its treaty ally if Filipino forces come un ...
Philippines’ Marcos Says Discussed Alliance in Call With Trump
MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said he and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump discussed their countries' alliance and their desire to strengthen that deep relationship in a ...