Inquirer/ANN): The remaining tax reform packages and a couple of bills aimed at liberalising foreign investments without touching the Constitution will be among the priority legislation that the …
Philippines current account seen to revert to deficit
Japanese investment bank Nomura expects the current account position of the Philippines to revert to a deficit this year due to higher import demand. In a report, Nomura economist Euben Paracuelles …
Japan finance minister: G7 focus on emerging market debt, digital taxation and digital currency
The Group of Seven (G7) financial leaders would kick off debate on Friday on emerging market debt problems, implementation of digital taxation and central bank digital currency, Japanese Finance …
At UN, Pakistan calls for debt relief to help poor countries rebuild Covid-hit economies
Pakistan has called for finding a “long-term and comprehensive” solution of the debt problem for the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) as part of the efforts to build back better from the wreckage left …
Indonesia Has Another Green Light For Tuesday’s Trade
The Indonesia stock market has finished higher in four straight sessions, climbing more than 160 points or 2.6 percent along the way. The Jakarta Composite Index now rests just above the 6,200-point …
India’s favourite scooter, Honda Activa 6g, now available with cashback, 100% finance
The high-selling Honda Shine 125cc bike too is getting the same benefits. While HMSI hasn’t specified the date till these offers are valid, it is likely that the scheme may be applicable till this …
India Needs Two-Three New Banks Every Two Years For A Decade: Sanjiv Bajaj
Those are hardly surprisingly words from Sanjiv Bajaj, as he joins a chorus of business and policy leaders who say India needs more banks, many more. At one time Bajaj, who leads one of India’s …
Saudi Arabia keeps firm grip on pricing
Saudi Arabia became the first of the higher-rated Middle East sovereigns to hit the international markets this year, putting price front and centre for its US$5bn dual-tranche offering. LONDON, Jan 27 …
Hong Kong biotech sector booms on buoyant markets and pandemic
Biotechnology groups listed in Hong Kong have tapped funds at a record pace in 2021 as buoyant markets and rising interest from global investors bolster the Asian bourse’s challenge to Wall Street’s …
First Maldivian on OFAC list allowed house arrest
Mohamed Ameen the first Maldivian on the list of terrorists by America Department of the Treasuries Office of Foreign Affairs Control OFAC has been allowe …