China’s Ministry of Finance has introduced the key agenda items and expected outcomes of the APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting scheduled on Oct. 20 and 21 in Hong Kong. A ministry official said China …
Iraq devalues its currency as Iran-US war disrupts oil shipping routes
Iraq devalued its currency Wednesday, changing the official exchange rate from around 1,300 dinars to the U.S. dollar to 1,500 dinars to the dollar. Related video: Trump expands access to tax-free …
Ekniti clings to AI to buoy the Thai economy and even promises a second life for the ‘sick man of Asia’
Ekniti pitches an AI-powered revival at the IMF–World Bank summit as Thailand’s debt crisis bites. Public borrowing nears its ceiling, SMEs struggle for loans and… Read More › …
Asia must guard against another financial crisis, Philippines central bank chief says
By Leika Kihara BANGKOK, Oct 14 (Reuters) – Asian countries must remind themselves about what happened during the region’s financial crisis in the late 1990s and guard against a recurrence of such …
India needs more finance graduates, yet freshers are struggling to get hired
India needs more finance graduates, but AI-driven skills and practical experience now determine employability beyond traditional qualifications.
Bahrain Bourse explores innovative technology to boost efficiency
Bahrain Bourse held a series of meetings with key stakeholders to discuss topics of mutual interest and explore ways to leverage innovative …
Kyrgyzstan to shut national stablecoin USDKG, liquidate issuer and state-run exchange
The Kyrgyz government is stopping its national stablecoin project, USDKG. The government ordered the finance ministry to liquidate USDKG issuer EVA and CoinNomad, the country’s first state-run …
Syria, World Bank discuss expanding financial support for economic recovery
Syrian officials and World Bank Group President Ajay Banga on Tuesday discussed expanding financial support and accelerating development projects to support the country’s economic recovery, state news …
Uzbekistan discusses capital market development with Franklin Templeton
Uzbekistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Kuchkarov met Franklin Templeton representatives to discuss state-owned enterprise reform, IPO preparations and cooperation with international investors.
Saudi Arabia Is Building Its Own Way Around Hormuz
Saudi Arabia is turning its Hormuz workaround into a long-term oil strategy, aiming to nearly double pipeline capacity to 10 million barrels a day even after the strait reopens.