A new report by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) facilitated Sustainable Banking Network (SBN) shows that Bangladesh, Mongolia, and Nepal have identified green finance as a top priority for …
What next for sustainable finance in India?
In this post for the Sustainable Finance Leadership series, Suranjali Tandon examines the key features of India’s approach to connecting capital markets and environmental imperatives, a drive that is …
Stock market news live updates: Futures pare losses after Navarro, Trump clarify China trade deal remains in place
Stock futures fell sharply and then pared losses, after White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said during a Fox News interview that any trade deal with China was “over” but then walked back the rema …
Alongside high-tech systems, these fish stop Iran hacking Israel’s water supply
After reports that Tehran tried to dangerously increase chlorine levels in Israel’s civilian water system, overall control of defenses now being taken over by Cyber Directorate …
Uzbek banks secure pre-privatisation loans from IFC, EBRD
Two Uzbek banks scheduled for privatisation have secured loans from international financial institutions, the parties said this week.
Finance ministry again urges National Assembly to swiftly approve 3rd extra budget
SEJONG — Vice Finance Minister An Il-whan on Tuesday urged the National Assembly to swiftly approve the third extra budget to help revive the virus-hit economy, saying the budget is desperately …
Korea’s Swiss Debt Gets Boost From Virus Success, UBS Says
Swiss bond connection looks here to stay.South Korea has over the years been one of the biggest overseas sources of corporate notes denominated in Swiss franc, as its issuers have found borrowing cost …
N.Korea seen reinstalling border loudspeakers, defectors send leaflets
North Korea is reinstalling loudspeakers blaring propaganda across the border in its latest step away from inter-Korean peace agreements, prompting the South’s military to explore similar moves, a …
Japan sticks to budget surplus goal despite massive virus spending
Japan remains committed to reaching a budget surplus in fiscal 2025, Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Tuesday, even as the heavily indebted nation has been forced to ramp up spending to offset the …
US says Pakistan budget lacked transparency
A new report by the United States has said that Pakistan’s budget lacked minimum fiscal transparency and it also did not adequately disclose all debt information amid a sharp surge in government’s …