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Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stressed the need to utilize local resources to drive economic growth and make Pakistan self-reliant. He convened a meeting with leading figures from the industrial sector to consult on economic and industrial development, boosting exports, and addressing the concerns of the business
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A growing number of crypto traders and companies are shifting their focus from stablecoins to tokenised versions of money market and Treasury bond mutual funds, driven by the promise of earning a yield and enhanced liquidity. Total assets held in tokenised Treasury products have jumped 80% this year to $7.
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Pakistan's economic future is at stake as it struggles to manage its debt burden, which has reached Rs7.2 trillion annually. The Economic Policy and Business Development (EPBD) think tank has urged the government to revise its approach, redirecting borrowed funds from unproductive consumption to growth-generating investments. The
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Amid multiple global economic risks, Vietnam's State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will continue to implement a proactive, flexible, and effective monetary policy to prioritize economic growth, maintain macroeconomic stability, and control inflation. SBV Deputy Governor Pham Thanh Ha emphasized the need to balance the country's economic
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The Reserve Bank has maintained its cash rate at 3.85 per cent, much to the surprise of financial markets and economists who had predicted a 0.25 percentage point cut. Despite recent inflation data showing consumer prices rising less than expected, the central bank's governor, Michele Bullock,
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The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad has expressed confidence in the country's economic growth, emphasizing that the ongoing transition from stabilization to growth will be sustainable. Ahmad linked the strong build-up in the country's foreign exchange reserves, which have surged five times to
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In a major step towards promoting women's economic empowerment, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code in Karachi, co-hosted by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The event, which drew national and international figures, highlighted the central bank's commitment to transitioning
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Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad emphasized the need for structural reforms to achieve sustainable and inclusive economic growth, speaking at the launch ceremony of the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code joint initiative with the Asian Development Bank (ADB). He highlighted the government's resolve to transition from
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Vietnam's economic growth has demonstrated resilience despite global challenges, with a remarkable 7.52% growth in the first half of 2025. To achieve its ambitious target of 8% growth in 2025 and exceeding 10% from 2026 to 2030, the government is seeking new breakthrough drivers. In a keynote
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Bangladesh, strategically positioned between Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent, is poised to reap benefits from the ongoing US-China trade war. Sectors such as electronics, pharmaceuticals, agro-processing, and IT services offer promising opportunities as global companies seek alternative production hubs. However, to capitalize on this moment, Bangladesh must address substantial
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a $500 million financing programme with Pakistan to enhance women's financial inclusion. This initiative is a significant step towards bridging the gender finance gap, as the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) joins the global Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code (WE Finance Code)
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Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmad, emphasized the importance of sound macroeconomic policies and financial inclusion as pillars for Pakistan's economy at the launch ceremony of the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code in Karachi. The Governor highlighted the country's progress in achieving economic stability, with
