Minister Sinha vows promotion of cottage industries

Kathmandu, Sept 28: Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supply, Anil Kumar Sinha, vowed government support to develop and promote cottage and small industries for thriving economy. He said it during a meeting with representatives of the Federation...

Minister Sinha vows to promote cottage industries

Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supply, Anil Kumar Sinha/File photo KATHMANDU: Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supply, Anil Kumar Sinha, pledged government support to develop and promote cottage and small industries as a key to a thriving...

Minister Chitando hails Hwange Colliery’s role in vision 2030 energy goals

Hwange Colliery Company is set to significantly ramp up its coal production, aiming to reach 3 million tonnes annually by 2027 - a development that Zimbabwe's Minister of Mines, Winston Chitando, says will complement the country's goal of...

Government tightens tax rules with new asset declarations

[file photo] The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service is cracking down on unregistered businesses and those under-declaring income as part of its compliance drive. Acting Prime Minister and Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad states the government...

Economist warns no babies, no future

Malta needs a holistic approach that reduces the barriers to parenthood if it is to address the fertility timebomb, warns economist JP Fabri. “Parenthood should not be seen as a sacrifice that undermines career prospects but as a valued choice...

Trade Minister Stresses Commercial Rationality, Feasibility in US Trade Talks

Photo : YONHAP News The country's top trade negotiator underscored the importance of commercial rationality and practical feasibility during follow-up discussions with the United States on a bilateral trade agreement reached in July. Trade...

Economists predict no major tax changes in Budget 2026, wider CGT scope

KUALA LUMPUR: Economists anticipate that Budget 2026 will avoid introducing major changes to the taxation system to maintain consumer and investor confidence amidst United States tariff implementation. MBSB Investment Bank Bhd Research director...

Charting the global economy: US consumers keep fuelling growth

US personal spending last month topped forecasts, illustrating consumers are generating momentum for the world’s largest economy and so far undaunted by stubborn inflation and high interest rates. The August gain in household spending suggests...

[Opinion] Global information crisis: A dire threat to economic prosperity and human progress, and a unique opportunity

Governments around the world are chasing the artificial intelligence (AI) dream, pinning their hopes on these technologies to drive economic prosperity. And yet, they are not investing in the foundational resource that underpins all our...

Minister hits out at KP govt over 'failure' to modernise CTD

FAISALABAD (Dunya News): State Minister Talal Chaudhary on Saturday said the KP government was insisting on talks with Afghanistan, questioning what result of previous negotiations took place, adding those understand the language of bullet, they...

LDP presidential election, ADB outlook, BOJ economic survey

Welcome to Your Week in Asia. Candidates to replace Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba as president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) -- and likely as the nation's leader as well -- will be arguing their case at debates and in...

Cabinet Minister and Minister for the Environment The Hon. Vaughn Miller passes 

Hon. Vaughn P. Miller NASSAU| Bahamas Press reports with sadness the passing of Cabinet Minister The Hon. Vaughn Miller. The causes of death are unknown at this time but it is reported that he collapsed and was transported to Doctor’s Hospital...

RBI policy, tariff-related developments key drivers for the markets in holiday-shortened week: Analysts

Stock markets will be driven by RBI's interest rate decision, tariff-related developments, global trends and trading activity of foreign investors in this holiday-shortened week, analysts said. Macroeconomic data announcements, such as industrial...

Trump Poised to Participate in U.S.-Malaysia Trade Agreement Signing

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump is expected to participate in a trade agreement signing ceremony between the United States and Malaysia scheduled for next month, according to state-run media reports on Friday. Malaysia’s Minister of Investment,...

Collaborative approach key to tourism growth, says Finance Minister Zameer

Minister of Finance and Planning, Moosa Zameer, has reiterated that partnerships are essential to strengthening the Maldives’ standing as a premium global tourism destination. He delivered the remarks as Chief Guest at the relaunch of the...

Oxford Economics study finds Haleon Pakistan contributed Rs27b to Pak economy in 2024

ISLAMABAD - Independent global advisory firm Oxford Economics has developed a new economic impact study highlighting the significant contribution to Pakistan’s economy in 2024 by Haleon Pakistan Limited, the local subsidiary of the leading British...

FM Nirmala Sitharaman To Inaugurate 4th Kautilya Economic Conclave On Oct 3 With Theme ‘Seeking Prosperity’

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will inaugurate the 4th Kautilya Economic Conclave (KEC 2025) with the theme 'Seeking Prosperity in Turbulent Times' here on October 3. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will close the...

India News | This 'Purvodaya' Will Bring 'Suryodaya' of Development in India: Odisha Minister on PM Modi's Visit

Jharsuguda (Odisha) [India], September 28 (ANI): Odisha's Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is working to implement the concept of a "knowledge-based economy" in Odisha. He added that this...

US blockade is an overwhelming and prolonged economic war: Cuban FM at UN address

Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Saturday, September 27, 2025, at UN headquarters. Photo: VCG On Saturday, local time, Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs...

H.E. Minister Of Planning Discusses FY 2025/2026 Investment Plan And Social Solidarity Strategy

(MENAFN- APO Group) H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, received H.E. Dr. Maya Morsy, Minister of Social Solidarity, to discuss the Ministry of Social Solidarity's investment plan...