Emirates Global Aluminium plans to explore alternative clean energy development in Indonesia, Jakarta said, amending a statement denied by the company that EGA planned to build a nuclear power plant ...
From Japan, a Hard Lesson About a Weak Currency
Though it recovered in the second half of the year, Japan’s economy barely grew in 2024 as a depreciated yen fueled inflation and strained households.
Japan Stocks Fluctuate Amid Concern Over US Economy, Tariffs
Japan’s stocks fluctuate after data showed US retail sales slumped by the most in nearly two years and President Donald Trump’s tariff plans sparked threats of retaliation.
Bangladesh’s Political Shake-Up: What It Means For India
Amidst such political turmoil in Bangladesh, Abhimanyu Bandyopadhyay interviewed Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to the chief advisor of Bangladesh's interim government, regarding two countries' ...
Indonesia’s INA, Japan’s DBJ launch hybrid fund for mid-sized businesses
Indonesia Investment Authority (INA), the country's first sovereign wealth fund, and the Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) have launched a hybrid fund to provide financing for medium-sized businesses in ...
What Indonesia’s shrinking middle class means for business
Businesses selling everything from pizzas to cars have been hit by Indonesia’s shrinking middle class. The number of people considered to be middle class by the government has declined 20 per cent ...
India rupee to take cues from dollar path, tariff reaction; bonds to eye liquidity moves
The Indian rupee's direction this week will be shaped by the dollar's reaction to its recent correction and whether worries over U.S. tariffs continue to subside, while the bond market will be on ...
Is China’s military really built for war? New report questions Beijing’s arms buildup
China is not ready for war, according to a contentious report from a US think tank, which claims the main motivation for the ruling Communist Party’s expansive push for military modernization is to ...
‘Hong Kong deficit woes won’t stop funding of Northern Metropolis with bonds’
Finance chief says city will fund megaproject in New Territories by issuing bonds, citing study showing Hong Kong’s debt level is low.
Georgia sets record with $53.1 billion in exports, outpacing national growth
ATLANTA - Georgia achieved a record-breaking $53.1 billion in exports in 2024, marking a 6.4% year-over-year increase—well above the national average of 2.3%. The state moved up ...