Tag: Reform
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Pakistan Moves to Cut Bank Reliance with Bold Capital Market Reforms
Pakistan Sets Course to Reduce Bank Financing Dependence The federal government, along with the newly installed leadership of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), is pursuing a strategy to reform the capital markets. The goal is clear: lower transaction costs, widen investor participation, and diversify financing sources beyond banks. The agreement signals a…
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Indonesian Finance Minister Appoints 27 New Officials, Mostly from Customs
In a Strategic Leadership Shuffle, 27 Officials Sworn In The Ministry of Finance of Indonesia took a significant step toward leadership renewal on January 28, 2026, with the inauguration of 27 primary high-ranking officials (echelon II) at the Djuanda Hall. Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa led the ceremony, underscoring the administration’s intent to strengthen the…
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Comprehensive Reform Empowers Ethiopia to Weather Shocks, Says Finance Minister
Overview: A Reform-Driven Shield Against Shocks Ethiopia’s long‑term reform program has built resilience against a series of external and domestic shocks, according to Finance Minister Ahmed Shide. In a press briefing tracing seven years of policy work, Shide highlighted how structural changes—from fiscal consolidation to revenue reform and debt management—have helped the country absorb the…
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Probation for ex-Tanjong Pagar United youth footballer who punched two players from Albirex Niigata
Overview of the case A former youth player from Tanjong Pagar United has been sentenced in Singapore for an on-field incident that escalated into a physical confrontation with players from Albirex Niigata. The court’s decision, handed down on January 6, imposes 15 months of probation as part of the punishment, alongside conditions designed to curb…
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India Surges to Fourth Largest Economy: Significance and the Road Ahead
India’s News: A New Milestone in Global Growth India has achieved a major milestone by surpassing Japan to become the world’s fourth largest economy, with a gross domestic product of about $4.18 trillion. The development, announced by the government, marks a pivotal moment for the亚洲 country’s long-run growth story and signals a broader shift in…
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Anutin’s Rise and the People’s Party’s Test: Ideals vs. Pragmatism in Thai Politics
Introduction: A Moment of Reckoning for a NewPolitical Movement Thailand’s political landscape has long been a battlefield of ideas and realpolitik. As the People’s Party (PP) emerged from a coalition of reform-minded groups, it carried with it a promise of fresh governance, transparent processes, and a more responsive state. Yet the ascent of a figure…
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The 2025 Iraqi Parliamentary Election: Results, Dynamics and Implications
Overview of the 2025 Iraqi Parliamentary Election On November 11, 2025, Iraq held its sixth parliamentary election since the 2003 regime change, a milestone that tested the resilience of the country’s evolving democracy. The vote unfolded amid enduring sectarian fault lines, a challenging security environment, and a push for reform after years of political fragmentation…
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Kerry Councillor Urges Reform of Medical Card Assessments After ‘Fundamentally Unfair’ Rules Critique
Outdated rules under scrutiny at Kerry council meeting In a heated session last week, Kerry County Council heard strong criticism from Councillor Angie Bailey over what she described as the “fundamentally unfair” medical card assessment rules that govern eligibility for people under 25. The discussion highlighted a growing discontent with how the system currently evaluates…
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BuCor and PEZA Ink Joint Earmark for Iwahig Prison as Special Economic Zone
The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) have taken a bold step toward economic development in Palawan by signing a joint memorandum circular (JMC) that paves the way for using the Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm (IPPF) reservation in Puerto Princesa City as a special economic zone (SEZ). The agreement,…
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Overgoverned, overtaxed and overcomplicated: How Australia was set up to fail
Introduction: A system stretched to its limits Australia’s public service has grown into a behemoth, with hundreds of thousands of officials whose roles stretch across welfare, taxation, border control, health, and national security. The debate around whether the size and structure of the federal public service creates efficiencies or drag on growth is not new,…