The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) launched the Sustainable Finance Roadmap 2.0 yesterday (5 April), marking a key milestone in its continued efforts to foster a climate-resilient and socially …
North Korea Photos Offer Glimpse of Kim Jong Un’s Tank Factory
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is shown inspecting a “major” tank production facility in photos released by state media. Kim said replacing the country’s aging 20th-century armor is a top priority as …
International Finance Corporation appoints Rathnija Arandara as Resident Representative for Nepal
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has appointed Rathnija Arandara as Resident Representative for Nepal.
Trump and Wall Street’s top execs flying to Saudi next week to talk oil and gas
President Donald Trump is flying to Saudi Arabia next week with a group of America’s most powerful financial and tech leaders, where they will push for new oil and gas deals as part of a broader …
After Trump tariffs, Malaysia delays local hikes in bid to fuel economic growth
Softening RON95, electricity and SST increases will deepen the fiscal deficit but shore up a slowing economy. Read more at straitstimes.com.
BlackRock, Citi CEOs to Visit Saudi Arabia Along With Trump
BlackRock Inc.’s Chief Executive Officer Larry Fink, Citigroup Inc.’s Jane Fraser and top bosses of American tech firms will visit Saudi Arabia along with Donald Trump next week.
Bank of Korea chief says volatility in FX market to continue, Yonhap reports
South Korea’s central bank chief said currency volatility will likely continue for some time amid uncertainties in the global economy and domestic politics, the Yonhap news agency reported on Tuesday.
US imposes sanctions on Myanmar ethnic militia for ‘facilitating cyber scams’
An ethnic militia in southeastern Myanmar that has been sanctioned by the United States for alleged involvement in human trafficking and online scams on Tuesday denied the accusations. The U.S.
South Korea’s former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to contest Jun 3 presidential election
South Korea’s third Acting President in five months Lee Ju-ho has vowed to ensure stability, after former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and former Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok resigned in quick succession,
Bangladesh seeks stronger regional cooperation, climate finance at ADB meet
Bangladesh urged the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and regional partners to intensify cooperation in digital transformation, climate resilience, and sustainable financing to navigate an increasingly …