DHAKA, May 23 (Reuters) – Bangladesh’s central bank on Saturday announced a 600 billion taka ($5 billion) stimulus package to revive shuttered factories and support businesses as economic growth slows …
Tajikistan, Utah business delegation discuss expanding economic co-op
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, April 30. Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan Sanoi Boyzoda held a meeting with a business delegation from the U.S. state of Utah, during which the parties …
The UAE’s economy and image as Mideast haven are tested by war
The United Arab Emirates for decades has advertised itself as a haven for international business in a Middle East awash in violent upheaval. The UAE, a close ally of the United States and Israel, …
UAE AI Firm Publishes Governance Framework Guide as Businesses Navigate Overlapping Federal and Free Zone AI Regulations
TFSF Ventures FZ-LLC addresses the compliance gap facing UAE businesses operating under PDPL, DIFC Regulation 10, ADGM, …
The Risks of Iran’s Threat to Control the Strait of Hormuz
Iran is trying to assert its control over the strait by charging for passage. Experts say it is unlikely to happen, but the threat has unsettled the shipping industry.
Pakistan faces huge forex crisis as FDI plummets, external debt pressures rise
Pakistan is grappling with a mounting foreign exchange crisis driven by pressure to repay roughly $4.8 billion of external debt, weak investor confidence and falling foreign …
PBEd convenes top business groups, education leaders for unified education reform agenda
PHILIPPINE BUSINESS FOR EDUCATION (PBEd) gathered the country’s leading business organizations and key education officials to advance a more coordinated effort to align education with the needs of …
Bangladesh business leaders push trade and investment ties at SelectUSA 2026
A Bangladeshi delegation attending the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026 in Washington, D.C. highlighted efforts to strengthen trade and investment ties between Bangladesh and the United States, with a …
On the line: H&M reportedly cuts Bangladesh orders
Also in this edition: Garment workers in Bangladesh are sizzling as suppliers turn off cooling, the International Court of Justice ruled to protect workers’ right to strike, and a Kering protest was …
Why Indonesia’s plan to gatekeep its biggest commodity exports is rattling businesses and investors
Indonesia’s plan to centralise commodity exports under a state entity is causing concern among businesses and investors over potential monopolies and market disruption. Read more at straitstimes.com.