Panama could cancel its contract with Hong-Kong based Hutchison Ports PPC that operates near the Panama Canal. This after President Donald Trump has raised questions about China's influence over the ...
NBB Launches its Sustainable Finance Framework to Advance ESG Commitments
The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has unveiled its Sustainable Finance Framework, a comprehensive guide linking the Bank’s financing initiatives to its ...
Retail sales in Cyprus up 5.8 per cent in December
The retail trade turnover index in Cyprus increased by 5.8 per cent in December 2024 compared to the same month in the previous year, according to data released by the Cyprus Statistical Service ...
Bahrain: Key deal to develop corporate credit rating system
The aim is to provide accurate and transparent credit ratings for businesses in Bahrain, facilitating faster access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and boosting investment ...
Qatar ‘prepared and open’ to receiving German investments: Sheikh Faisal
QBA hosts German economic delegation led by Dr Jorg Kukies, Minister of FinanceThe Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) hosted a German economic delegation led by Dr Jorg ...
Kyrgyzstan resists Russian pressure to give sanctions-busting firms lenient treatment
Russia is pressing Kyrgyzstan to ease up on the enforcement of Western sanctions covering bilateral trade, especially dual-use items with military applications. Kyrgyz officials aren’t showing signs, ...
Financial transparency, efficient business environment fundamental pillars of UAE national economy: Minister of State for Financial Affairs
Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, has participated in the Forum of UAE Ambassadors and Representatives of Missions Abroad, an annual event organised by the ...
Azerbaijan Conducts Counterterrorism Operation
The State Security Service and the Interior Ministry of Azerbaijan conducted a large-scale counter-terrorism operation to identify and prevent the ill ...
South Korea January Inflation Accelerates Faster Than Expected — Update
South Korea's headline inflation accelerated at a faster-than-expected pace in the first month of the year to stay above the central bank's 2% target.
South Korea Inflation Jumps 2.2% On Year In January
Consumer prices in South Korea were up 2.2 percent on year in January, Statistics Korea said on Wednesday - exceeding expectations ...