The Philippines may have missed even the lower end of its economic growth target last year due to the detrimental effects of the series of typhoons on the economy, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said.
Finance chief sees inflation, not Fed pace, to shape rates
THE Philippines could reduce key policy rates more aggressively than the United States Federal Reserve (Fed), but the pace will hinge on inflation, according to Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto. ...
FinMin confirms launch date for panda bond in Pakistan
Pakistan plans to issue a Panda Bond by June 2024, aiming to strengthen its presence in China's capital markets and raise approximately $200 million from Chinese investors, Finance Minister Muhammad ...
Funding cuts to Afghanistan are the biggest threat to helping women, aid agency chief warns
The head of a major international aid agency is warning that funding cuts to Afghanistan are the biggest threat to helping the country’s women.
Jury finds CNN liable for defaming Navy veteran who worked as contractor in Afghanistan
A Florida jury ruled that CNN defamed U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young in a 2021 story about rescuing endangered Afghans after the Taliban takeover. Young claimed the report damaged his reputation and ...
Fearing Deportation, Uyghurs Held in Thailand Go on Hunger Strike
Dozens of men from the ethnic minority sought escape from repression in China a decade ago, but have been detained in Thailand ever since.
Chinese celebrity rescued after disappearance following trip to Thailand, 2nd case in days
Model Yang Zeqi, who had been missing for nearly a month after arriving in Thailand in late December, has been found safe and returned to China.
Thailand set to launch its crypto sandbox this year
Thailand is planning to launch its cryptocurrency sandbox before the end of this year. According to former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, the sandbox will likely be launched around October and ...
Fancy working in Bangkok? Here’s how Indians can apply for Thailand’s Work Visa
Thailand is becoming an attractive work destination. All you need is a Work Visa to work in a country with great beaches, ample sunshine, scrumptious food and low cost of living.
Factbox-Why Turkey is so influential in post-Assad Syria
Turkey has emerged as one of the most influential power brokers in Syria after rebels toppled Bashar al-Assad last month, ending his family's brutal five-decade rule. NATO member Turkey is now in a ...