EconomyKenya to reduce budget deficit to 3 percent by 2022International Finance DeskMay 6, 2019 by International Finance DeskMay 6, 2019 The nation will lower its budget deficit to 5.6 percent from 6.3 percent by 2020... Read more
EconomyTrump China trade war might positively impact ASEAN regionInternational Finance DeskMay 6, 2019 by International Finance DeskMay 6, 2019 A study has found that the region’s trade activities look quite positive for most experts with moderate to strong growth in 2019... Read more
EconomySaudi Arabia achieves surplus as oil revenue spikes 48% in Q1International Finance DeskMay 3, 2019 by International Finance DeskMay 3, 2019 The Kingdom has recorded a budget surplus for the first time since the collapse of oil prices in 2014... Read more
CompanyEconomyBiggest corporate reform in 30 years to boost business in NigeriaInternational Finance DeskApril 30, 2019November 13, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 30, 2019November 13, 2019 President Buhari will sign the new companies’ law to enhance the ease of doing business... Read more
EconomyMarketsChina’s BRI expected to drive bull run in Malaysia’s stock marketInternational Finance DeskApril 30, 2019November 13, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 30, 2019November 13, 2019 Massive Belt and Road projects to attract foreign funds to Malaysia equities... Read more
CompanyEconomyWorld Bank signs $4.8 mn deal with Kenya to boost private sector reformsInternational Finance DeskApril 29, 2019November 13, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 29, 2019November 13, 2019 The Kenya Investment Climate Project is expected to improve Kenya’s ranking in the World Bank’s Doing Business report... Read more
EconomyIn the NewsTradingUOB signs MoU to help Chinese firms use Singapore as ASEAN launchpadInternational Finance DeskApril 29, 2019November 13, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 29, 2019November 13, 2019 MoU between UOB, SGX, and CCIOC will present Singapore as a regional financial centre to foreign investors... Read more
EconomyTechnologyTransportDubai to switch to 25% autonomous vehicles by 2030 in new strategyInternational Finance DeskApril 25, 2019November 13, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 25, 2019November 13, 2019 The Dubai autonomous vehicle strategy will drive Dh22 billion in annual savings... Read more
EconomySector InsightChina writes off Ethiopia’s loan interest until 2018 endInternational Finance DeskApril 25, 2019November 13, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 25, 2019November 13, 2019 China will work on the Beautifying Sheger project in Addis Ababa which is worth more than $1.1 bn... Read more
EconomyChinese investors prefer Southeast Asia for international investmentsInternational Finance DeskApril 25, 2019November 13, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 25, 2019November 13, 2019 Chinese companies reduced FDI into the US and the EU by 83% and 70% respectively... Read more