By bno – Ho Chi Minh Office The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has announced an increase in the 2025 credit growth quota for commercial banks in a bid to stimulate economic growth, as inflation remains …
‘White elephants’ bleed Bangladesh dry: SoE debt skyrockets to Tk6.4 lakh crore
Shielded by continuous government bailouts, these entities perpetuate a cycle of inefficiency, pushing public debt to alarming levels and raising serious concerns about the nation’s financial health …
Pakistan, US Sign Trade Deal to Drill Oil, Boost Market Ties
The US sealed a trade deal with Pakistan as their officials wrapped up talks in Washington, agreeing to develop oil reserves.
BRAC Bank agent banking connects underserved communities to formal finance
Through innovation and outreach, BRAC Bank is ensuring financial services reach those who need them most, fostering progress at the grassroots …
‘Ridiculous and flawed’: Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath slams comparison calls on India-US options trading
According to him, India’s financial markets are still about 15–20 years behind those of the US in terms of development and scale. Putting spotlight on how much lower India’s leverage levels actually …
Bank of Ceylon Sri Lanka’s top brand in 2025
Sri Lanka’s 100 most valuable brands have increased in value and now hold a combined brand value of Rs. 559.4 billion in 2025, according to the Sri Lanka 100 2025 ranking by Brand Finance, the world’s …
Saudi budget deficit shrinks to $9.21 billion as oil, other revenues rise
Saudi Arabia’s budget deficit narrowed to 34.534 billion riyals ($9.21 billion) in the second quarter, marking a 41.1% decline from the previous quarter, as oil and other revenues rose, the finance …
Saudi budget deficit shrinks to $9.21 billion as oil, other revenues rise
Saudi Arabia’s budget deficit narrowed to 34.534 billion riyals ($9.21 billion) in the second quarter, marking a 41.1% decline from the previous quarter, as oil and other revenues rose, the finance …
Saudi Arabia’s Q2 2025 budget: Non-oil revenues jump 7%, now nearly half of all government income
Saudi Arabia’s Q2 2025 budget report shows a 7% rise in non-oil revenues, reaching SR149.861 billion ($39.9 billion), now nearly half of total income. While oil revenues fell 29%, fiscal reforms under …
Iraq’s budget shortfall crisis: can oil revenues save the second half of 2025?
In recent days, Iraq’s finance ministry published its report for May 2025, detailing total expenditures and revenues. Notably, the oil revenue figures for that month – both in the report and on the …