The Latest Breaking News from Finance

Ukraine urges financial crime watchdog to expel Russia

Ukraine issued a new appeal on Wednesday to the global financial crime watchdog the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to exclude Russia and blacklist it as a high-risk jurisdiction, the finance ministry said.

Reuters · Feb 15, 2023

Baht strength a risk to economy: Finance Minister Arkhom

The strengthening of the baht is a risk to Thailand's economy at the moment as it reduces export volumes, the finance minister said on Friday.

Bangkok Post · Feb 10, 2023

Public sector board review to end 'jobs for mates'

Finance and Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher says a review of public sector board appointments will end the "jobs for mates culture".

AAP · Feb 4, 2023

More mortgage pain to become reality

Finance Minister Katy Gallagher says it will be a tough year for hundreds of thousands of people coming off fixed mortgage rates and on to higher variable ones.

AAP · Jan 29, 2023

Davos 2023: French finance minister defends pension reform plan

A day after more than 1 million people took to the streets and millions more went on strike across France in protest at the government's plan to raise the legal retirement age, Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire tells FRANCE 24's Business Editor Kate Moody in Davos that the government "stands…

France 24 · Jan 20, 2023

West Lothian budget debate sparks political row over 'dire finances'

As councillors face tough decisions on spending next month a row erupts between parties over the funding settlement the Labour minority led council will have to work with

Edinburgh Live · Jan 17, 2023

Ukraine receives first 3-billion-euro tranche of 18-billion-euro EU support

Ukraine received the first 3-billion-euro ($3.26 billion) tranche of an 18-billion-euro financial support package from the European Union on Tuesday, Finance Minister Sergiy Marchenko said.

Reuters · Jan 17, 2023

Brazil to reinforce fiscal, democratic and environmental commitments, says Haddad

Brazil's delegation arrived at the World Economic Forum (WEF) with a commitment to defend democracy and the sustainability of both its public accounts and the environment, Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Monday.

Reuters · Jan 16, 2023

Tax incentives to encourage reduction in plastic usage

The Industry and Finance ministries are using a new corporate income tax reduction programme to encourage businesses to use more biodegradable plastic products, in a move to reduce waste.

Bangkok Post · Jan 10, 2023

State key to stimulating expansion

The acceleration of state investment in 2023 should provide a tailwind to propel economic growth momentum, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

Bangkok Post · Jan 2, 2023