The B2B Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) market in the Philippines is set for robust growth due to increasing demand for flexible payment solutions, with a projected CAGR of 20.5% from 2026-2030. Key …
Thailand can borrow $15.55 billion by October without raising debt ceiling, minister says
BANGKOK, April 22 (Reuters) – Thailand’s government has room to borrow up to 500 billion baht ($15.55 billion) by October without raising the public debt ceiling, its finance minister said on …
Bitcoin Races To $80,000 As Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire: Here Are Other Factors Driving The Rally
Bitcoin climbed above $79,000 after Trump extended the Iran ceasefire, boosting risk assets across equities and crypto markets.
Vietnam accelerates green finance integration with global markets
Vietnam is accelerating efforts to integrate green finance, as experts highlight both opportunities and challenges for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in securing capital, building …
Japan’s financial watchdog to meet top banks to discuss Mythos AI model
TOKYO, April 22 (Reuters) – Japan’s financial watchdog will meet with the country’s biggest lenders on Friday to discuss issues related to Anthropic’s advanced Mythos artificial intelligence model, …
Indonesia finance minister floats, then backs off on Strait of Malacca levy
Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa stressed that Indonesia would not seek to monetise international shipping routes simply because it can do so. – Photo: Reuters JAKARTA: Indonesia’s …
Japan finance minister to discuss Mythos threat with banks
Satsuki Katayama plans to meet officials from the country’s biggest financial institutions to discuss Anthropic’s latest AI model as early as this week.
Pakistan eyes diversified capital strategy after $500m Eurobond returnPublished on: April 22, 2026 11:22 AM
Pakistan, April 22 — Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday said that Pakistan has re-entered international capital markets after four years via a privately placed Eurobond, signalling …
Indonesia’s finance minister suggests imposing levy on ships transiting Malacca Strait
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said the idea to impose a levy was inspired by Iran’s plan to charge ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Singapore and Malaysia have however said that …
Volkswagen to expand China-made EV exports to emerging markets
The move comes as China’s car market faces softer demand, leaving the industry with excess capacity and sharper price competition while domestic carmakers increase their overseas presence.