Bank of Baroda Boosts Funding for Critical Industries
World Business Journal talks to Shashi Dhar, Managing Director of Bank of Baroda, about the bank's loan book composition and strategic priorities, recent amendments to the Financial Institutions Act, and the critical...
Housing Finance Bank: Bridging the Gap Between Affordability and Sustainability
World Business Journal talks to Michael K. Mugabi, Managing Director of Housing Finance Bank, about the impact of incremental housing loans on underserved communities, the objective of aligning with global...
Thailand Plans New Tax Strategies for Plug-In Hybrids
Following a significant drop in production and sales in the automotive industry, Thailand has been looking for solutions. In 2024, there has been a 10% drop in production compared to the previous...
Salaam Bank Uganda Marks Its First Year with Solid Performance
World Business Journal talks to Michael Mande, CEO of Salaam Bank, about the bank’s journey since it started operations a year ago, the regulatory environment and initiatives aimed at promoting...
Taiwan Steps Up Economy-Boosting Efforts: Cabinet Approves Incentives to Bring New Investors
Deputy Economics Minister of Taiwan, Cynthia Kiang, announced the approval of the Invest Taiwan 2.0 initiative. The announcement was followed by a press conference on Thursday, where details...
PACEID Breaking Down Trade Barriers to Accelerate Exports
World Business Journal talks to Odrek Rwabwogo, Chairperson of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID), about the mission to expand trade partnerships and exports for 13 key products,...
Interest in Golden Visa Programs Increases for Greece, New Zealand, and Portugal
The Golden Visa program, which was introduced by several countries in the last two decades, has attracted a lot of attention in the last few years. The Golden...
A Record High for Foreign Investments in Africa Was Reached in 2024
In 2024, foreign direct investment in Africa grew significantly, reaching a record $97 billion. Compared to the previous year, this is an increase of 75%.
According to the United...
Donald Trump Approves the $14.9 Billion Purchase of U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel
After U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel signed a national security agreement with the U.S. Government, President Donald Trump issued an executive order approving the merger of the...
URSB Streamlines Business Registration Process
World Business Journal talks to Mercy K. Kainobwisho, the Registrar General of URSB, about how digitization has reduced the time taken for business registration from 14 days to just 4 to 6 hours, along with...
