PM seeks long-term US partnership to build Smart Bangladesh
"We shall need support to increase our global competitiveness and expand the export base", Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stated.
Finance
Asean needs $3.7 trillion to sustain growth and fight climate change: ADB
In a region where 92 per cent of all social infrastructure development is financed by public resources, private capital will be needed to bridge the financing gap.
Why does sustainable finance matter?
Sustainable finance has emerged as a critical issue in the global financial landscape as investors are increasingly shifting towards assets with positive social impact.
Grab-backed digital bank lends to GrabCar rental partner
Superbank said the car rental company would use the loans to purchase more than 1,000 additional cars that could be rented by GrabCar drivers.
China’s monetary policy to back real economy
With the financial support, consumer demand is expected to recover and price inflation will return to the average level of the previous years.
US grants Indonesia $649 million for infrastructure, small business development
While such opportunities are plenty in developing countries, investors are not fully seizing them due to gaps in the enabling environment.
Cambodian education ministry set to reform budgeting practices
He explained that now, year to year budget is increasing, while leaders in the past had a harder time meeting the needs of the various departments.
Malaysia plans $8.5 billion port to keep up with regional rivals
The new port’s annual capacity for conventional cargo will be around 40 million tonnes, compared with 27 million tonnes in Port Klang currently.
Vietnam’s banking system shows signs of money surplus
Though the State Bank of Vietnam offered have cheaper interest rates with longer-term loans, no banks have taken part in the offers.
Farmers should get easy agriculture loans: Bangladesh agriculture minister
The government extends agricultural loans but farmers cannot avail bank loans as the informal sector attaches tough conditions to such funds.