Japan’s central bank raises interest rates to 1 per cent, the highest since 1995, as the BOJ intensifies its fight against inflation driven by higher energy costs and a weak yen …
China’s Spending Slowdown Deepens as Households Tighten Their Belts
The unexpected decline in retail sales underscored China’s growing reliance on exports to sustain economic growth as domestic demand continues to falter.
Should The U.S. Follow China’s Auto Industry Playbook?
Big increases in China’s auto exports including a doubling of global EV shipments last month underscore a truth that is lacking in U.S. discussion about the future of its own auto industry: Chinese …
Port City Colombo Forum in Dubai positions Sri Lanka as South Asia’s gateway for UAE business expansion
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in the United Arab Emirates and the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, in collaboration with Colombo Port City Economic Commission and CHEC …
Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency: a new level of freedom for investors and entrepreneurs
Traditional residency-by-investment programs do not always offer investors the desired freedom and advantages. First, residency permits are sometimes only valid for 1-2 years. Second, these permits …
The Vital Humanitarian Work of the Bayat Foundation
Ehsan Bayat is an experienced businessman and entrepreneur who has led companies in a number of different countries. Born in Kabul, he moved to the United States with his family …
Kazakhstan’s Evolving Afghanistan Policy
Afghanistan’s market and its position as a trade route that can connect Central Asia to South Asian ports are critically important to Kazakhstan. On December 29, New Ambassador of Kazakhstan to …
French Iraqi Business Council discusses Investment Opportunities
By John Lee. A reconstruction and investment dialogue has been held in Baghdad to discuss future development priorities and investment opportunities for the capital. The meeting was convened by the …
Thailand recommended to cultivate AI ‘super talents’
Thailand must shift its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy from basic workforce training to developing world-class “super talents” and robust deep-tech systems if it wants to establish a new …
Iran and US reach an initial deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz but challenges remain
The United States and Iran reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.