By Eurasianet China has put an abrupt stop to a Russian proposal to export added volumes of natural gas eastward via Kazakhstan, deepening the financial woes of the erstwhile Russian energy behemoth, …
Cambodia eyes more China help as Xi visits amid US tariff tensions
“We expect more cooperation including on infrastructure development,” Meas Soksensan, spokesman for the Cambodian finance ministry, told Reuters on the eve of Xi’s arrival in Phnom Penh. He was …
Malaysia’s 50 Richest 2025: Tycoons Get A Wealth Boost Despite Market Mayhem. Robert Kuok Remains Country’s Richest.
This story is part of Forbes’ coverage of Malaysia’s Richest 2025. See the full list here. Despite Malaysia’s buoyant IPO market with 55 listings in 2024, the benchmark stock index remained sluggish …
6.1 magnitude earthquake shakes Afghanistan and Tajikistan
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan and Tajikistan, shaking cities such as Faizabad and Dushanbe. The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported that a 6.1-magnitude earthquake …
Move to introduce new taxes in Bahrain
Shura Council financial and economic affairs committee chairman Khalid Al Maskati confirmed that the government is pushing ahead with necessary legislations to regulate these new forms of taxation …
Singapore has the fiscal resources to get through crisis, new taskforce says
Singapore first tapped its reserves in 2009, taking out $4.9 billion to support the economy during the global financial crisis. Over a decade later, it drew on the reserves during the pandemic, …
Myanmar’s economy opens up to the rest of the world
As Myanmar’s economy opens to the world, it is set for a spurt of growth. The country’s domestic banks must be flexible and sharp enough to seize the opportunities that arise As Myanmar’s economy …
Kazakhstan Signals Caution on Global Outlook After Key Rate Hold
Kazakhstan’s central bank held borrowing costs after a surprise increase last month, though warned it’s ready to make unscheduled decisions on monetary policy should global financial markets …
Iran’s Expediency Council to vote on FATF-related bills after years of delay
By bnm Tehran bureau Iran’s Expediency Council will hold a decisive vote on the country’s accession to two controversial international conventions after years of deliberation, the council’s spokesman …
Iran’s Expediency Council to vote on FATF-related bills after years of delay
By bnm Tehran bureau Iran’s Expediency Council will hold a decisive vote on the country’s accession to two controversial international conventions after years of deliberation, the council’s spokesman …