Cabinet officials
Egypt's economic transformation has been progressing steadily, led by the private sector, with the country demonstrating resilience in the face of global and regional changes, according to Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Rania Al-Mashat. During a meeting with World Economic Forum (WEF) President Borge Brende, Al-Mashat highlighted
Cabinet officials
The 9th session of the 15th National Assembly approved an amended Law on Vietnamese Nationality, introducing more flexible conditions for foreign investors, scientists, and experts seeking Vietnamese citizenship. The law, designed to attract high-skilled workers, takes effect on July 1. Minister of Justice Nguya ...n HaoPSi Ninh presented a report
Cabinet officials
Kazakhstan reaffirmed its commitment to economic reform, diversification, and transparency during the 37th plenary session of the Foreign Investors' Council. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev led the session, which addressed global economic uncertainty, Kazakhstan's resilience, and priorities for attracting and protecting foreign investment. Key international and domestic leaders, including
Stock exchanges
The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) recorded a subdued trading session on June 24, 2025, with limited activity from foreign investors. According to the latest data, foreign participants engaged in the market with a total transaction volume of 1,709,801 shares, representing a minor share in the overall volume. This
Cabinet officials
Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao and Egyptian Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan Khatib met in Beijing on June 23, reaffirming the commitment to deepen cooperation between the two countries. China expressed its willingness to deepen the alignment of the Belt and Road initiative with Egypt's
Stock exchanges
The Indian equity markets are likely to make a gap-down opening on Monday, as escalating geopolitical tensions and economic data take center stage. Despite this, foreign fund inflows by foreign institutional investors (FIIs) might limit the downside. Several key factors will be watched closely, including net direct tax collection, eight
Foreign investments
Pakistan has been working diligently to boost its bilateral relationships with regional allies, a strategy aimed at regaining its position in the global community and attracting investment in key sectors such as defence production, agriculture, mining, IT, and energy. To facilitate this, the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has been
Financial markets
London, once a magnet for talent and capital, is suffering its biggest drain since the 1970s. The city's wealthy are fleeing due to the increasing tax burden, with the abolition of non-dom tax status being the final straw. This is having a profound impact on the top end
Financial markets
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) directive to halt dividend payments, bonuses, and new foreign investments for banks under regulatory forbearance has sent shockwaves through the banking sector, causing a dip in the stock market. However, two major banks, Zenith Bank and FCMB, have responded decisively to investor concerns by
Financial markets
Sebi has introduced several measures to enhance ease of doing business for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) that invest exclusively in Indian government securities, with the aim of boosting long-term foreign investment in Indian debt markets. The decision, taken at the regulator's board meeting, simplifies onboarding, reduces paperwork, and
Financial markets
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has received a proposal from several foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) to revise the disclosure norms governing their activities in the Indian capital market. The investors have requested an extension of the licence period from three to five years, the introduction of a
Financial markets
MarketAxess, a leading electronic trading platform for fixed-income securities, has launched a fully electronic trading solution for Indian Government Bonds (IGBs) for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs). This new solution enables FPIs and market makers to trade IGBs electronically, increasing efficiency throughout the entire trade lifecycle. The platform has already integrated
