TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Iran’s banking sector remained fully functional and safe during the recent 12-day conflict, despite intensified cyberattacks aimed at destabilizing the economy, Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Governor Mohammad Reza Farzin. In a televised address, Farzin praised the Iranian people, armed forces, and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Se...
DUBAI, UAE (MNTV) — The United Arab Emirates is strengthening its reputation as a premier destination for startups, with new figures and investor sentiment confirming the country’s growing influence in the global entrepreneurial ecosystem. According to a recent report by Wamda, startups across the MENA region secured a total of $289 million in...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — The European Investment Bank (EIB) plans to open a representative office in Uzbekistan by 2026, marking a significant step in deepening its engagement across Central Asia. The move is part of a broader push to boost investment in sustainable infrastructure in the region, according to senior EIB official Davide Mon...
JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) — The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Indonesia and Canada has been finalized and is ready for signing by both countries, said Canadian Ambassador to Indonesia Jess Dutton. “We have completed our agreement. We’ve just undergone what’s called a legal scrub. It will soon be ready to be signed,...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh has launched its first-ever trade exhibition in Brazil as part of a broader push to strengthen economic ties between South Asia and Latin America. The “Made in Bangladesh Expo” opened on Monday in São Paulo, Brazil’s financial hub, marking a strategic step by the Brazil-Bangladesh Chamber of Co...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — More than four in 10 Malaysian businesses have turned their attention to the domestic market in response to rising tariffs and volatile trade policies, according to the latest HSBC Global Trade Pulse Survey 2025. The survey, which polled 250 Malaysian companies, reveals a shifting trade strategy as Malays...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — Bank Muamalat of Malaysia has officially launched Atlas, claimed to be the country’s first Islamic digital-only bank focused on faith and lifestyle alignment, reports Fintech Futures. The digital bank has been developed in partnership with Dutch front-end banking solutions provider Backbase, ...
PETALING JAYA, Malaysia (MNTV) – – Malaysia steelmakers are urging their government to step up efforts to secure tariff exemption from the U.S., reports Free Malaysia Today. The Malaysian Iron and Steel Industry Federation said it expects the ministry of investment, trade and industry to take “imminent, bold and decisive action”...
SALALAH, Oman (MNTV) — The Omani government has announced a sweeping new development initiative to position Salalah, the nation’s second-largest city, as a regional property investment hub. The move is part of broader efforts under Oman Vision 2040 to diversify the economy and boost private sector participation in real estate, according to Om...
MUSCAT, Oman (MNTV) — Oman has officially entered the global cryptocurrency sector with a landmark investment of $1.1 billion, signaling its intention to capitalize on the accelerating momentum of digital assets and bolster its economic diversification efforts. The decision comes amid a broader global surge in cryptocurrency valuations in 2025...
