Policy rate reduction to boost economic activity: Miftah Ismail

Trade unionists brand defence spending hikes an 'absolute abomination' ahead of anticipated TUC debate

TRADE unionists have branded Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s plans to raise military spending an “absolute abomination,” ahead of a hotly anticipated TUC Congress debate tomorrow. Former RMT president Alex Gordon said yesterday that the...

Minister of Finance meets with CEO of Citigroup

Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with Chief Executive Officer of Citigroup Jane Fraser, who is visiting the country. The meeting discussed cooperation relations between the two sides and prospects of enhancing them in the fields...

Ministry preps spend plan

PUBLISHED : 8 Sep 2025 at 06:21 The Ministry of Finance has confirmed its readiness to relaunch "Khon la Khrueng" to boost the economy. A source from the ministry said the new Bhumjaithai-led administration has verified a budget and is ready to...

Government’s migrant plans will count for nothing unless it makes bold move of ending human rights madness

Migrant mess DAY one of Phase 2 of the Government’s pledge to deliver what voters want by stopping the boats began with the humiliation of 1,097 migrants arriving at Dover. More were expected to have crossed the Channel in the sunshine yesterday,...

Government building set ablaze as Russia hits Ukraine with biggest air attack of war

Russia launched its largest air attack of the war on Ukraine overnight, setting the main government building on fire in central Kyiv and killing at least four people, including an infant, Ukrainian officials said yesterday. President Volodymyr...

Trade mission to US to focus on financial services sector

A trade mission to New York, focused on the continued development of Ireland's international financial services sector, is taking place this week. It is being led by the Minister of State with Responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions,...

Economy and Surplus Lines

Global growth is slowing as U.S. tariff policy reduces trade and heightens geopolitical uncertainty. That will lead to decelerating growth in insurance premiums. According to Swiss Re, global GDP growth (adjusted for inflation) is expected to slow...

Government backing boosts Kyalami’s 2027 F1 hopes

Formula 1 is edging closer to a long-awaited return to Africa, with South Africa’s government now backing a plan for Kyalami to rejoin the calendar in 2027. Formula 1 is edging closer to a long-awaited return to Africa, with South Africa’s...

Economy stymied by frequent crises

Analyst demands stronger leaders PUBLISHED : 8 Sep 2025 at 06:27 Political instability has prevented Thailand from driving forward long-term policies that could become new growth engines for the country, says Nonarit Bisonyabut, a research fellow...

Trade freebie frustrations for pro-level MS tools for just $40

TL;DR: Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows is just $39.97 (reg. $219.99) through Sept. 14. — a lifetime license, one-time payment, all the apps you’ll ever need. Free productivity tools sound appealing until you try to share a file and...

U.S. Treasury Secretary: Russia’s economic collapse could bring Putin to negotiating table

The U.S. is ready to partner with Europe to impose more sanctions and secondary tariffs to pressure the Russian economy. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said this on Sunday in an interview with NBC News, Ukrinform saw. Bessent believes that...

Trump’s push to fire Fed governor threatens central bank independence − and that isn’t good news for sound economic stewardship (or battling inflation)

The fate of Lisa Cook, who is fighting attempts by President Donald Trump to remove her from the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, has huge implications for a keystone of good economic policy: central bank independence. At the heart of her...

AI injects new dynamism to nation's consumption, trade

This photo taken on Feb 21, 2024 shows a multilingual product introduction video using AI technology at Yiwu International Trade Market in Yiwu, East China's Zhejiang province. [Photo/Xinhua] Several months ago, I had an opportunity to interview...

O’Neill Says IMF Report Confirms PNG Economy 20% Smaller Than It Should Be

Former prime minister argues government failed to deliver despite favourable global conditions Former Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O’Neill has launched a fresh attack on the government following the release of an International Monetary...

New home secretary to host talks on people smuggling as small-boat crossings hits 30,000

Sir Keir Starmer has reshuffled his cabinet following Angela Rayner's resignation after admitting she had not paid enough stamp duty on the purchase of a new home. The prime minister's former right-hand woman stepped down as deputy prime minister,...

T-bills auction: Government records 15.8% oversubscription after 4 weeks of missing target

The government recorded a 15.8% oversubscription of treasury bills auction after four weeks of missing its target. This is coming after yields on the shorter end of the treasury market went up. According to the auction results by the Bank of...

Government to launch 20-Year National Development Masterplan in January

The government has announced that the Maldives’ 20-year National Development Masterplan, Viluntheri Raajje 2045 (Resilient Maldives), is set to be inaugurated in January next year. The plan will guide national development from 2025 to 2045, with...

INFOTEL 2025 returns to fuel digital economy

Three-day exhibition from 7-9 November Over 300 exhibitors, with 40% of the stalls already booked 20,000 to 25,000 expected visitors INFOTEL set as a key driver towards achieving $ 15 b digital economy Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eng. Eranga...

IATF 2027 will boost Nigeria’s trade – OPSN

The Organised Private Sector in Nigeria has said the hosting of the Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 in Lagos will boost trade, strengthen local enterprises, and attract significant investment into the country. In separate statements, private sector...