With its rare blend of stability and dynamism, Oman is fast emerging as a global investment magnet. In April 2025, more than 300 business and government leaders from over 30 countries convened at the …
Strengthening financial access in key industrial areas: ahlibank opens Rusayl branch
As part of a wider network expansion initiative, the Rusayl branch reinforces ahlibank’s mandate to serve high-potential locations while further advancing the bank’s customer-centric growth trajectory …
Kyrgyzstan Seeks ADB’s Support For Country’s Major Road Project
The Bishkek–Osh thoroughfare, extending beyond 600 kilometers, serves as a crucial logistical conduit interconnecting the northern and southern sectors of Kyrgyzstan. Constructed in 1965, the …
Oman’s income tax: A strategic test of fairness and fiscal vision
This approach ensures that those who have benefitted most from the country’s economic system contribute a fair share, without burdening the broader population. It’s a move rooted in equity, not auster …
Why ‘Big Short’ investor Steve Eisman thinks the Israel-Iran conflict is good news for markets
Degrading Iran’s nuclear and military capabilities is good for geopolitical stability, which would be good for markets, Eisman said.
Singapore’s exports unexpectedly fall 3.5% y/y in May
Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports fell 3.5% in May from the same month a year earlier, government data showed on Tuesday, bucking analyst estimates as shipments to the United States fell sharply a …
CNBC Daily Open: Financial markets seem to find their footing after digesting Israeli strikes
U.S. futures ticked up on Monday, while gold prices dipped. Those moves suggest investors are operating with a cooler head now after the initial panic.
Singapore-Indonesia green deals must deliver real gains for lasting success: Analysts
However, analysts cautioned that lasting success would depend on the both nations moving beyond transactional arrangements to deliver equitable and long-term benefits Read more at straitstimes.com.
Tajikistan: A Population in Denial amid Global Financial Downturn
In spite of the evident hardship that is spreading around them, Said and Abdul believe the global financial crisis won’t take a terrible toll on Tajikistan. It is a common feeling. Although …
Singapore private club 1880 abruptly shuts down as financial troubles mount
In an email announcement sent to members posted on LinkedIn by Singaporean entrepreneur Chris Reed, the club said that it will cease all operations immediately as of 17 June and that the holding …