ADB-JSP Scholarship Application Guideline at Graduate School of Management, Kyoto University
The Asian Development Bank’s Japan Fellowship Program (ADB-JSP) offers Scholarships. It is an opportunity for qualified citizens of ADB member countries. This scholarship is to undertake development-related postgraduate studies in Fields. Kyoto University is now one of the program’s destination institutions and opens the fields for the incoming student. Please read the details below. If […]
BMW Opens the Door to an Electric Supercar Inspired by the M1
BMW has hinted that it could bring back a car in the vein of the iconic M1. M1 would take the form of an electrified supercar, as its performance M arm looks to produce more bespoke models. The division is currently preparing to embark on a rapid-fire electrification program. Electrified models include future BMW M5 […]
Five Things You Need to Know to Start Your Day
Singapore’s rich face more taxes. Chinese households cut spending. Global economic risks are increasing. Here’s what you need to know today. More Taxes Singapore’s next prime minister signaled that the rich may face more taxes. The government looks for ways to protect the most vulnerable groups from the impact of high inflation. Deputy Prime Minister […]
PKR Gains Rs1.5 Against the Dollar in Interbank
The rupee, which recovered four percent last week, continued to appreciate on Monday. The rupee, which recovered four percent last week, continued to appreciate on Monday. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the local currency closed at Rs213.98 per dollar, up from Rs1.51 or 0.71 percent. The chairman of the Pakistan Forex Association […]
Oil Extends Losses due to the Global Slowdown and the Possibility of Increased Supply
Oil fell for the third day. A deepening global slowdown appeared to coincide with a surge in supply from OPEC producers. West Texas Intermediate futures fell toward $88 a barrel after falling about 5% in the previous two sessions. Growing signs of an economic downturn filtered through markets on Monday. Bearish U.S. data, including cooling […]
European Parliament Rapporteur on the MiCA Crypto Law, Stefan Berger, Sells a Couple of Slides as NFT
“Freedom in a wallet” is how European Parliament Member Stefan Berger describes the non-fungible token (NFT) he is now selling in the Opensea. The NFT represents a pair of ‘Bergoletten’ slides. “The shoes symbolize the first step in every development,” says Berger. Berger invested efforts in making sure Europe’s upcoming crypto legislation gets the backing […]
US and Canada: Tesla Stopped Taking Orders for Long-Range Model 3
Tesla has made a significant move and has removed the possibility of ordering the Model 3 Long Range in the United States and Canada from its website. The Tesla Model 3 LR AWD is no longer available for order and appears dimmed at the bottom of the list with the notation “Available in 2023.” It […]
Thailand Economy Grows Slower than Estimated Amid Inflation Risk
The Thailand economy grew at a slower pace than economists estimated last quarter. The faster inflation in 14 years likely weighed on sentiment and offset gains from the return of foreign tourists. Gross domestic product rose 2.5% in April-June from a year earlier. The National Council for Economic and Social Development said on Monday. Below […]
PRs75 Commemorative Banknote Marks Nation’s Commitment to Addressing Climate Change
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Sunday issued a commemorative Rs75 note with not only the portraits of Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, Allama Iqbal, Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah, and Sir Syed Ahmed Khan. It is to commemorate the country’s 75 years of independence. Note also highlighting the nation’s commitment to addressing climate change. The […]
Asia Best Currency is Driven by Tourists Arriving in Thailand
Thailand’s baht recovered so in recent weeks on optimism about the country’s tourism-driven growth. It has already hit analysts’ year-end targets. The currency rose 2.3% to around 35.45 per dollar this month, leading to gains in Asia by a wide margin. Besides the increased forecasts for tourist arrivals, the advance is also driving a shrinking […]