The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency while referring to his recent trip to Iran and talks with the senior Iranian officials stated that Tehran has shown a desire for serious negotiations with the IAEA and the relations between the two sides can enter a new phase.
Turkey, Greece reach understanding on contentious Aegean marine park plan
Coming only four months after Erdogan’s landmark visit to Athens, the Aegean marine park plan has led to a fresh strain amid a rapprochement between the two neighbors. Turkey regards the Aegean marine park plan as an attempt by Greece to expand its territorial waters in that region.
‘Impossible’ heatwave struck Philippines in April, scientists find
Human-caused climate crisis brought soaring temperatures across Asia, from Gaza to Delhi to Manila
Survey shows outlook of German firms on Philippines dims
German companies operating in the Philippines have turned less optimistic about their prospects in the country, citing frequent policy changes and high energy prices being among the risk factors affecting their bottom line.
Japan’s firm wholesale inflation keeps alive near-term rate hike risks
Japan's wholesale inflation held steady at 0.9% in April as the yen's declines pushed up import costs, suggesting another wave of price hikes could prod the central bank to raise interest rates again in the near term.
Japan’s MUFG sets $10bn profit target in fresh 3-year plan
MUFG is expected to report a group net profit exceeding 1.3 trillion yen for the recently ended year. Under the new plan, the bank aims to increase net profit by another 30% from its average over the last three fiscal years.
SG got richer than US, UK & FR, but Bloomberg says keeping Singapore rich is Lawrence Wong’s big challenge
SINGAPORE: In case you didn’t know, Singapore is richer than the United States, the United... The post SG got richer than US, UK & FR, but Bloomberg says keeping Singapore rich is Lawrence Wong’s big ...
Laos, Thai company form joint venture in field of clean energy
Laos, Thai company form joint venture in field of clean energy The Government of Laos and Energy Absolute Public Company Limited from Thailand (EA) have collaboratively formed a joint venture company ...
Red-state financial officers urge Biden to back Israel, ‘alarmed’ of wavering support in ‘hour of need’
Twenty-three state financial officers are urging President Biden to maintain support for Israel amidst recent conflicts in Rafah, citing concerns over wavering commitment and antisemitic ...
Red-state financial officers urge Biden to back Israel, ‘alarmed’ of wavering support in ‘hour of need’
Twenty-three state financial officers are urging President Biden to maintain support for Israel amidst recent conflicts in Rafah, citing concerns over wavering commitment and antisemitic ...