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Indonesia readies seven IPOs as mining, property units eye market debuts
By bno - Surabaya Office The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) said seven companies are preparing to go public, adding momentum to what has already been a busy year for equity fundraising, Indonesia ...
India’s CAD May Nearly Double to 1.2% of GDP in FY26 Amid Tariff Tensions: Union Bank
India's current account deficit (CAD) is projected to reach 1.2% of GDP in FY26, double that of FY25, due to escalating trade and geopolitical tensions. A July tariff hike is expected to impact ...
With Global Investor Support, Amartha Financial Launches Digital Services for Indonesian Grassroots Entrepreneurs
Amartha, Indonesia's pioneering platform for grassroots entrepreneurs, today announced its transformation into Amartha Financial Group after securing a ...
Sberbank bets on rupee–rouble trade to power India–Russia ties: First deputy chairman Alexander Vedyakhin
Alexander Vedyakhin, the bank's first deputy chairman, in an emailed interview, noted that it's a key initiative amid shifting global trade dynamics. Vedyakhin also highlighted Sberbank's role as a ...
Indonesia’s Political Turmoil Rattles Stock, Currency Markets
The political unrest in Indonesia gripped markets as protests across the nation turned deadly, with the benchmark stock index falling for a second straight session and the rupiah languishing near ...
Deadly Floods Hit Pakistan Again
Pakistan has been hit by a string of devastating floods this year that have brought devastation across the country of 250 million people. Elian Peltier, an international correspondent at The New York ...
At least 13 killed after suicide bomber targets political rally in Pakistan
Thirty people wounded as bomber blows himself up outside stadium hosting rally in restive Balochistan province ...
Trump Says Not Considering Lowering Tariffs on India Imports
President Donald Trump says he’s not looking at lowering tariffs on India, one week after the US doubled levies on the country’s imports to 50% as punishment for its Russian oil imports.
Heavy rain lashes northern India, Yamuna river breaches danger mark in Delhi
Widespread flooding has hit several parts of northern India, officials said, with more thunderstorms forecast for Wednesday as local media reported that 10,000 people were evacuated from the river ...