MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines’ financial system resources continued to grow in April as banks continued to fuel growth through lending and higher deposits despite market volatility and ...
PH financial resources rose 10.6% to P37.31 trillion in April—BSP
By Thony Rose Lesaca The Philippine financial system’s total resources grew 10.58 percent year-on-year to P37.31 trillion in April 2026 on sustained ...
Bangladesh says $300 billion climate finance goal falls short, calls for more support
DHAKA, June 23 (Reuters) - Bangladesh called on Tuesday for more funds and faster support for developing countries facing escalating threats from climate change, saying the global climate financing ...
Queen Maxima reviews India’s UPI and AI-driven financial innovations
India, June 23 -- Queen Maxima of the Netherlands on Tuesday reviewed India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) ecosystem and emerging artificial intelligence-based financial solutions during her ...
From FIRE to HENRY: Why India’s high earners are choosing wealth and lifestyle over early retirement
While FIRE advocates typically target savings rates of 50 percent or more and embrace minimalist living, HENRYs are increasingly focused on balancing current consumption with long-term wealth creation ...
Nordic envoys pledge stronger partnership with Bangladesh for greener, more sustainable future
Ambassadors of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden emphasise the importance of achieving sustainable prosperity through joint efforts and strengthened collaboration.
Pakistan eyes economic gains after key mediation rolePublished on: June 23, 2026 6:11 PM
Pakistan, June 23 -- Pakistan's role in helping facilitate talks between the United States and Iran has earned international recognition and opened the door to possible economic opportunities. Prime ...
Iranian President Pezeshkian meets Pakistan leadership, reviews regional peace efforts
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday held high-level meetings with Pakistan's top civilian and military leadership during a day-long visit to Islamabad, focusing on regional developments, ...
Smartphones and AI are remaking rural India
Scarce not long ago, smartphones are becoming ubiquitous. Ownership remains skewed towards men, but devices are shared and keenly fought over. “When my dad goes to work I take it,” says Roshni, a ...
India’s LPG imports from US set to cross 1 million tons in June, sources say
By Nidhi Verma NEW DELHI, June 23 (Reuters) - India's imports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the U.S. are set to top 1 million metric tons in June, a record high, industry sources said, as New ...