Economic growth
Pakistan's new budget emphasizes the attraction of foreign direct investment, reduction of trade deficits, support for small and medium enterprises, and promotion of youth entrepreneurship. Federal Minister for Investment Qaiser Ahmed Shaikh highlighted the importance of creating an investor-friendly climate and implementing structural reforms to address the country&
Economic growth
Japan's economy unexpectedly grew at an annualized rate of 1% in the second quarter, driven primarily by robust domestic demand. This rare good news comes as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces pressure to resign. The economic growth was fueled by a 1.3% increase in business investment, exceeding
Economic growth
The Thailand Monetary Policy Committee has made a unanimous decision to cut the policy interest rate by 0.25% from 1.75% to 1.50%, a strategic effort to address growing vulnerabilities in the economy, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and low-income households. The rate reduction aims to
Economic growth
The Marcos administration's mid-term scorecard reflects encouraging economic performance, with an average GDP growth of 5.6 percent in 2023-2024 and a projected 5.3 percent growth in 2024. However, concerns over corruption and political instability risk undermining this progress, with the Philippines ranking among the most corrupt
Economic growth
The 2025 forum "Navigating Trade and Investment 2025" brought together business leaders, economic experts, government officials, and entrepreneurs to discuss strategies for supporting Cambodia's trade and investment landscape in a rapidly changing global economy. The event, organized by The Cambonomist and WorldBridge Group, focused on fostering
Economic growth
As Nigeria continues to explore new ways to drive economic development, the sports industry has emerged as a key sector that can play a major role in shaping the nation's economic future. Former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, recently emphasized the vast potential of the
International trade
Denmark-based shipping giant Maersk has defied historical uncertainty in global trade and market volatility by posting a stronger-than-expected second-quarter profit. The company's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) reached $2.3 billion, a 7.1% increase from the same period last year. Maersk's financial
International trade
Cambodia's economy is projected to moderate in 2025 and 2026 following the 6.0 percent expansion in 2024, reflecting the impact of US tariffs and subdued real estate activity. Despite continued strength in the services sector, the country faces increased uncertainties driven by external factors, alongside emerging challenges
Financial services
Shiga Digital, a rapidly growing blockchain-based fintech company, is transforming the financial landscape in Africa by offering end-to-end digital finance platforms to businesses and individuals across the continent. The company has launched new Android and iOS apps that enable users to send and receive stablecoin payments, manage cross-border transactions, and
International trade
South Africa has found itself at the center of a trade dispute with the US, with the latter imposing a 30% unilateral tariff on South African imports. Despite this, the South African government is committed to a principled approach and will continue to engage with the US through diplomatic channels
Financial services
Shiga Digital, a leading fintech company, is transforming the African financial landscape by providing cutting-edge digital finance tools powered by blockchain technology. Through its innovative platform, Shiga Digital is enabling pan-African businesses to access and interact with modern financial services, unlocking the transformative potential of blockchain finance to drive economic
Financial services
Financial services professionals can now acquire in-depth knowledge of decentralized technologies, cryptocurrency, and Web3 with the comprehensive training session on "Cryptocurrency, Web3, Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT), and Decentralised Finance (DeFi) in Financial Services". This interactive course, conducted by a senior market expert, is designed for professionals eager to
