International News Japan PM delaying sales tax rise, fiscal reform on back burner Noha Gad Jun 1, 2016 0 Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told lawmakers on Wednesday that he has decided to delay a scheduled sales tax…
International News Japan’s Abe faces mounting pressure as exports falls on stronger Yen aya salah May 23, 2016 0 Japan's exports slumped more than expected in April, despite a positive current account balance last month,…
Banks IMF, Tunisia reach $2.8bn loan for economic reform Noha Gad Apr 16, 2016 0 The International Monetary Fund said on Friday it has reached a tentative deal to assist Tunisia with a four-year…
International News Bosnia to apply to join EU next month aya salah Jan 27, 2016 0 Bosnia next month will officially apply to join the European Union (EU) in the hope of winning candidate status in…
International News China leaders meet to discuss financial reforms, economic growth Noha Gad Oct 26, 2015 0 China's ruling Communist Party opened a key meeting on Monday that will focus on financial reforms and how to…
Egypt News Hollande vows to help Greece on reforms, refugees aya salah Oct 24, 2015 0 French President Francois Hollande on Friday pledged to help Greece carry out tough bailout reforms and to cope…
Real Estate Saudi to convert state real estate fund into bank aya salah Oct 5, 2015 0 Saudi Arabia plans to convert a state-owned housing fund into a bank, the latest in a string of reforms to the…
Egypt News Sisi plans shift to value-added tax regime aya salah Sep 28, 2015 0 The Egyptian president plans to have his government introduce a value-added tax regime as part of major economic…
MENA News Iraqi PM Haider al-Abadi moves to tackle corruption aya salah Aug 9, 2015 0 Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has unveiled sweeping reforms to reduce government costs and fight…
International News Greece committed to Reforms, rules out more Austerity: Finance Minister Noha Gad May 26, 2015 0 Greece is committed to liberalizing its economy, reforming its pension system and running a reasonable primary…