Iraq’s anti-corruption drive may deliver huge advantages to Iraqi citizens, companies, and investors if reforms continue, while changing the political environment ahead of the transition to a […] …
Iraq and Syria Sign Water Management Protocol
By John Lee. Iraq’s Ministry of Water Resources and Syria’s Ministry of Energy have signed a joint technical minutes document on cooperation in managing shared water resources and exchanging technical …
‘Philippine’s data center push faces power reality check’
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has the potential to emerge as a regional data center hub, but its next challenge is ensuring that reliable, affordable power can keep pace with surging digital …
Indonesia’s Competitiveness Ranks 48, Among Lowest in Region?
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesia’s competitiveness ranking fell 8 places compared to 2025. This year, the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) ranked Indonesia at 48th out of 70 …
Welcome to the Luxury City Built by Taiwan’s A.I. Boom
Fortunes, luxury buildings and birthrates are rising in the city at the center of Taiwan’s chip supply chain. The shopping mall in Hsinchu, called Big City, ranks among Taiwan’s top retail …
Brunei businesses expect higher investment levels in the coming months, says central bank
Businesses in Brunei are expected to increase their investment levels over the next few months, according to the Business Sentiment Index (BSI) for April 2026.
From startup to scale-up: Brunei founders going regional
Programmes developed by the Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB), together with a growing network of ecosystem partners are designed to strengthen commercial capabilities – from establishing …
Cyprus business now: Banking outlook, tourism, Logicom, Tototheo, fuel, UBS, CSE
The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) and Eurobank are well positioned to benefit from a renewed re-rating of Hellenic banking stocks, according to Cyprus-based investment firm Roemer Capital, with the company …
Cyprus business now: real estate, tourism, seafarers, CySEC, customs duty, fuel
Construction prices for new residential buildings in Cyprus climbed to their highest level on record in 2025, according to new Eurostat data, reflecting a broader increase in building costs across the …
Cyprus real estate sector faces new pressures amidst continued growth
Cyprus’ real estate developers gathered in Limassol on Wednesday night for their annual official dinner, at a time when one of the island’s most influential business sectors is being asked to do more …