World Bank keeps Iraq in upper-middle income category for 2026-27
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraq has preserved its upper-middle-income status in the World Bank’s most recent 2026-2027 Country Income…
Southeast Asia’s second largest economy welcomes 16.2 million foreign tourists this year to date
The country also generated 782.57 billion baht (US$23.4 billion) in tourism revenue, reinforcing tourism’s role as a key…
Thai GDP Forecast Upgraded to Market-High 2.3% as Inward Investment Nears 1tn Baht
The Bank of Thailand holds interest rates at 1.00%, while Prime Minister Anutin moves to fast-track…
Egypt moves to revamp export support system to boost industrial competitiveness
Egypt’s Export Development Fund (EDF) and the Engineering Export Council of Egypt (EECE) have discussed plans to modernise…
Aramco’s flagship iktva program is helping to build a diversified economy for the 21st century
Aramco’s flagship iktva program is helping to build a diversified economy for the 21st century Aramco’s In-Kingdom Total Value…
Hong Kong falls to 4th among world’s costliest cities for wealthy individuals
Hong Kong dropped from third place last year to fourth, with half of the goods and services tracked…
Bangkok Post – Prepared food prices remain high despite cheaper fuel
Lower domestic fuel prices are expected to lift consumer confidence, but are unlikely to immediately reduce prepared food…
BOK governor sees need for rate hike at appropriate time
BOK Gov. Shin Hyun-song speaks at the second meeting of the Financial and Economic Planning Commission at the…
China now has 7 of world’s 10 biggest banks as Beijing’s financial ambitions grow
China’s “big four” state-run banks are the largest in the world in terms of asset scale, a new…
Making every rupee compound – Business
PAKISTAN’S economic debate is trapped in a distracting quarrel — whether banks lend too much to government and…
Financial account rebounds to over $4b surplus in 11 months
The country’s financial account staged a major recovery to register a surplus of $4.16 billion during the first…
China consumer price growth weakens in June, producer inflation quickens
A container ship is berthed at the container terminal in Qingdao, China’s eastern Shandong province on June 25,…