For companies operating in Singapore, the financial year-end is a critical period. It is the time when businesses revie ...
Vietnam’s economy went through a ‘perfect storm’ last year, but the CEO of one of its largest banks still expects a bumper economy
In the first quarter of 2024, Vietnam’s economy expanded 5.7% year on year. While that was faster than the 3.4% growth reported the previous quarter, it was still a lower-than-expected result for the ...
Philippines becomes first country to declare national emergency over Middle East war
A national emergency has been declared in the Philippines as the war in the Middle East causes fuel prices to surge. South Korea has been grappling with energy restraints, implementing a nationwide energy saving campaign while Thailand has also asked employees to ditch suits in offices and lower air conditioning.
Philippines says Strait of Hormuz must be reopened ‘immediately’
Filipino Defence Minister Gilbert Teodoro, whose country has declared an energy emergency as a result of the Middle East war, said on Wednesday that the Strait of Hormuz must be reopened
Japan Posts Longest Streak of First-Day IPO Flops Since 2020
Japan’s run of struggling stock market debuts has stretched to the longest in six years, another sign of investor sentiment being shaken by the war in Iran.
Pakistan moves to mediate between the US and Iran as Trump says he’s ‘giving it five days’
Pakistan is joining a growing list of countries acting as go-betweens for the United States and Iran, four sources told NBC News, with two of those sources saying an in-person meeting could be held in ...
Pakistan’s Army Chief Uses Relationship With Trump to Foster Talks with Iran
Syed Asim Munir’s role demonstrates Islamabad’s acute exposure to regional instability and newly found geopolitical relevance.
Trump Had His Eye on China, Then Plunged Into a New Mideast War
The Trump administration said the Middle East would “recede” in importance as the China challenge took priority. But the president started the Iran war.
Georgia property tax bill raises concerns
Georgia lawmakers say a bill capping property tax growth will stymie the steep increases over the past six years, but local officials worry about how they would make up the lost ... ( read original story ...)
Indian real estate developer Puravankara sees jump in enquiries at Middle East office
Puravankara has seen enquiries at its Middle East office rise by up to 60% in recent weeks as the real estate developer launches new projects and Indians show renewed interest in investing back home ... ( read original story ...)