People’s Bank has reached a significant milestone with the successful completion of Sri Lanka’s largest debenture issue, mobilising Rs. 25 billion through a Basel III compliant, Tier 2, Unlisted, ...
Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), Da Afghanistan Bank and Afghanistan Banks Association (ABA) Support in Transforming the Islamic Finance …
A webinar was held today jointly by the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) (www.ICD-ps.org) and Afghanistan Banks Association (ABA), in collaboration with Da ...
Trump refuses to negotiate, Malaysia’s bold move and more: This week in politics
The week was filled with explosive news stories. From a bold move by Malaysia to a surprising hint from President Donald Trump, here are the top political stories from the weekend. Malaysia Declares ...
Iran scales back strikes on Saudi Arabia amid escalation concerns, sources tell ‘Post’
Saudi Arabia has also recently shifted its policy, allowing the US military to use bases in the country for operations against Iran.
Philippines among most vulnerable to oil shock in Asean – Nomura
The Philippines and several Southeast Asian economies are among the most vulnerable to a prolonged Middle East conflict and a resulting oil price shock, with risks of higher inflation, weaker growth ...
Philippines will allow use of dirtier, cheaper fuel amid US-Iran war
The Philippines has taken steps such as shortening the work week and providing fuel subsidies to counter the impact of rising costs The Philippines has allowed the temporary and limited use of a ...
Pentagon works with U.S. rare earths company to counter China’s dominance
The Trump administration is working with a U.S. company to challenge China's dominance over rare earth elements. The metals are essential for components in smartphones, robotics, fighter jets, and ...
Trump says U.S. shipbuilding is in a crisis as it lags far behind China
China rolls out over 1,000 cargo ships a year, while the U.S. – maybe three. The Trump administration has called this a crisis with both economic and national security risks.
Battered Mongolia looks to mining, property markets for revival
Just two short years ago, Mongolia basked in a vibrant economy with a sizzling growth rate of nearly 8 percent. These days, the economy has all but flatlined with the slump in commodities, but some ... ( read original story ...)
Bhutan’s tourism business expereinces slowdown due to Middle East conflict
With rising cancellations and an ebb in future bookings, the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan''s tourism sector has experienced an unusual slowdown in the backdrop of the ongoing Middle East conflict, ...