Workers across Myanmar have gone on a nationwide strike, as protests calling for the release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi and for democracy to be restored continued for a third day.Thousands …
Could Iran, Nigeria Bitcoin Crackdowns Bode Ill For Crypto?
Volatility is still the hallmark for digital currencies – are central banks muscling them aside in favor of their own digital fiat initiatives?
Gov’t, partners launch financial education among fishermen
The Philippine government has partnered with BDO Unibank Inc. and US Agency for International Development (USAID) to launch a massive financial education campaign among fishermen nationwide. A …
Japan Wages Fall Most Since 2015 as Winter Bonuses Slide
Japanese wages fell in December for a ninth straight month, declining the most since June 2015, as employers remained fearful of the profit outlook amid a global resurgence of the coronavirus.
Japan’s $100 Billion Innovation Fund Risks Playing It Too Safe
A new $100 billion government endowment fund aimed at supporting and spurring daring Japanese innovation may have a risk-aversion problem of its own.
India must manage public finances better
For India to achieve its full growth potential, it needs to improve quality, efficiency of public spending and financial management.Public financial management reforms at the state level should be con …
PM Modi to inaugurate World Sustainable Development Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the World Sustainable Development Summit 2021 on February 10 at 6 …
Taiwan’s exports hit record-high US$34.3 billion in January on 5G, holiday demand
The surge in exports is fuelled by rising demand for semiconductors and by companies rushing to get components ahead of the Lunar New Year.
VerSe Innovation raises another $100 million funds from Qatar Investment Authority, others
As per the reports, Canaan Valley Capital and existing investor Sofina Group also participated in this round, the firm.
UKEF considering FPSOs in Brazil, pipeline in Uganda
As the consultation for UKEF closes, changes are coming to its hydrocarbon policy, although in the meantime work continues.