By John Lee. Iraq's Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Abdul Karim Hashem Mustafa, met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Cooperation and Eurasian Integration, Alexander Anatolyevich ...
Iran’s trading partners revealed: Who’s doing business and what do they get?
Iran is in the midst of political turmoil right now. Protests that erupted in Tehran on December 28, 2025, have spread to more than 280 locations in the country, killing as many as 600 citizens. US ...
Oil prices jump and gold hits $5,000 as tensions ramp up between Iran and the US
Oil prices jumped Thursday to their highest level in nearly seven months and investors snapped up safe havens like gold, as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to flare.
Indonesia is open for business – at least on the surface
By bno - Surabaya Office Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto took to the stage at the headquarters of the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington last week. His message to American executives focused ...
IMF says China’s economic model is hurting the global economy
The International Monetary Fund faulted China’s economic policies for causing waste at home and damage abroad and called for a reorientation by Beijing to embrace a model based on domestic consumer ...
Indonesia, Laos deepen financial oversight cooperation
Chair of the Supreme Audit Board of Indonesia (BPK) Isma Yatun (left) meets with Viengthavisone Thephachanh, President of the State Audit Organization Laos on Friday (February 13, 2026).
Lao central bank lowers interest rate to support financial stability
VIENTIANE, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- The Lao central bank will reduce its 7-day basic interest rate from 8.5 percent to 8 percent in a move aimed at maintaining monetary stability in Laos.
UAE launches first 7-year Islamic sukuk: AED 550m tranche sees sixfold demand surge
The UAE has successfully launched its first seven-year Islamic Treasury Sukuk. This new offering, valued at AED550 million, attracted nearly six times its value in bids. The issuance marks the longest ...
UAE launches first 7-year Islamic sukuk: AED 550m tranche sees sixfold demand surge
The UAE has successfully launched its first seven-year Islamic Treasury Sukuk. This new offering, valued at AED550 million, attracted nearly six times its value in bids. The issuance marks the longest ...
UAE ministry announces launch of first-ever 7-year tranche Islamic Treasury Sukuk worth $150mln
This represents the longest tenor issued under the programme to date, reflecting the strategic direction to extend and deepen the UAE dirham yield curve ...