Economy

Pakistan introduces the Rs16bn Pasban Remittance Reward Scheme, offering massive quarterly cash prizes to citizens receiving funds through formal banking channels.

Automobile assemblers in Pakistan have reduced hybrid vehicle prices following a general sales tax cut from 25% to 18%.

Japan’s finance minister clarifies Takaichi’s economic stance, reiterates readiness to support the yen, and downplays recent bond yield jitters.

The Philippines has suspended excise taxes on LPG and kerosene to protect households from soaring energy costs driven by the US-Iran conflict.

Beijing and Brussels remain deadlocked on medical device trade following recent high-level talks, while intensive negotiations continue over EU plug-in hybrid vehicle curbs.

Asian oil imports are climbing upward after past disruptions, yet total regional fuel intake remains noticeably below pre-war benchmarks.

Japan’s 10-year bond yield surged to a 30-year high following a major US Treasury selloff, impacting global financial markets.

Recent PMI data shows Japan’s factory activity growth slowing down in September. Read our full breakdown of the latest economic indicators.

Explore how emerging pushback against artificial intelligence is beginning to influence investor sentiment and market strategies in the Philippines.

Bentley enters the EV market with the Torcal, an electric SUV priced below competitors to attract younger, first-time luxury buyers.