D-8 need to ensure a comprehensive surveillance of their financial system in order to forestall a re-occurrence of the recent global shocks
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Lamido Sanusi on Tuesday called on the Central Bank…

SAMARINDA, Indonesia—International companies are betting Indonesia will become Asia’s next big consumer market after China and India—in part because of booming jungle outposts like this one.
Indonesia played a major role in pushing Asia sales. There are new opportunities for international…

With the signing of the PTA, Pakistan-RI trade relation can reach volume of $2 billion from the current $800 million
Backed by solid political and historical ties, Pakistan and Indonesia will enjoy stronger economic relations in the coming years, with…

D-8 Secretariat extends its highest congratulations for Pakistan on its 70th Pakistan Day, and believes that the country will continue to flourish within D-8 Organization
Pakistan is celebrating its 70th ‘Pakistan Day’ with national fervor today (Tuesday) to commemorate the…

Indonesia’s economy grew at the fastest pace in a year last quarter as lower interest rates and government stimulus measures spurred consumer spending
Indonesia’s economy grew at the fastest pace in a year last quarter as lower interest rates and…

Bangladesh Central Bank Governor, Atiur Rahman, said Bangladesh’s economy is on track to achieve 6% growth in the 2009-10 fiscal year to June despite the global downturn
Bangladesh’s economy is on track to achieve six percent growth in the 2009-10…

Malaysia’s comprehensive system of products and regulation may enable it to become a significant trading center
The threat of Dubai’s billion-dollar debt default is casting a shadow here in Malaysia, the would-be global center of the fast-growing Islamic finance industry.…

Turkish Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) suffering from financing difficulties due to the global financial crisis will be able to ameliorate their situation with a new TL 1 billion contribution from the Treasury.
A protocol between the Turkish Treasury and…

Head of the Organization for Investment, Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran (OIETAI), Behrouz Alishiri
A UN agency report shows Iran attracted $1.6 billion in direct investments from abroad in 2008 despite a 20% decrease in the global flow of…

Doing business in Egypt eases as the country increases its global competitiveness
Despite tough economic conditions, Egypt is continuing to strengthen its position not only as one of the world’s leading outsourcing destinations but also as a successful business location.…