Category: State Biz
Papua New Guinea faces project deadline
By Wanda Kusumawati November 7, 2026
Papua New Guinea's LNG project faces deadline with investment decision nearing for US$14.5 billion cost.
Drug rehabilitation programs stymied by extortion demands
By Laila Fitriansyah November 4, 2026
Drug rehabilitation programs in India face delays as extortion demands from law enforcement and providers stall government efforts to reduce prison overcrowding
New-age beauty brands post revenue surges
By Laila Fitriansyah October 31, 2026
Beauty brands are posting revenue surges in FY26, with some sales doubling or tripling; Foxtale’s earnings jumped to ₹383 crore from ₹199 crore last year.
Anushka and Virat attend Krishna Das concert
By Laila Fitriansyah October 26, 2026
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli attend Krishna Das concert in Mumbai on October 25.
UK Pension Providers Invest £11bn in Private Markets
By Wanda Kusumawati October 21, 2026
UK pension providers have invested £11bn in private markets, with a commitment to allocate at least 10% of growth-phase assets.
Fixed-Term Annuity Inquiries Jump 15% in First Half
By Wanda Kusumawati October 14, 2026
Fixed-term annuity inquiries jump 15% in first half as retirees seek guaranteed income with pension flexibility.
UK pensions reforms face backlash over scheme size rules
By Tara Mulyani October 8, 2026
UK pensions reforms spark backlash over new scheme size rules, as Pensions UK responds to government consultations reshaping defined contribution and surplus re
Canada bank adopts new forecasting model
By Tara Mulyani September 23, 2026
Bank of Canada adopts new forecasting model to improve inflation pressure understanding and interest rate decisions with Prima.
Financial advisors urged to rethink solo aging support gaps
By Wanda Kusumawati September 18, 2026
Financial advisors urged to rethink retirement planning for solo agers, as a new report reveals systemic gaps and low confidence in financial preparedness.
Trump threatens tariffs over EU-Canada talks
By Wanda Kusumawati September 17, 2026
Trump threatens tariffs after EU-Canada talks escalate, calling Canada’s potential EU membership a ‘hostile act’ and blocking federal contracts.