By Ibrahim LAKLAA
Searee Secures Foreign Investment and Financing to Boost Production in Danang Free Trade Zone
2025-06-30
Searee Mechanical and Refrigeration JSC, part of Searefico Group, has secured foreign investment from Taisei Oncho Vietnam and a mid-term credit facility to enhance production and finance the Searee Industrial Building in Danang’s Free Trade Zone, aiming for sustainable growth and a future IPO by 2028.
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Carmoola Secures $381M ABS Facility to Expand UK Car Finance Operations
2025-06-30
UK fintech Carmoola has secured a $381 million private asset-backed securities facility from NatWest and Chenavari Investment Managers, tripling its debt capacity to scale its direct-to-consumer car finance platform and offer competitive rates to a broader UK market.
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Don’t Sell Stocks for the Wrong Reasons - Lessons from Losses and Long-Term Investing
2025-06-30
Financial analyst Larissa Fernand emphasizes that temporary stock losses are not mistakes and advises investors to focus on a company’s earnings power and fundamentals rather than price fluctuations, drawing on historical examples to advocate for disciplined, long-term investing.
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Thai Finance Minister Pichai Seeks Collaboration with New Bank of Thailand Governor on Strong Baht
2025-06-30
Thailand’s Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira is preparing to work closely with the incoming Bank of Thailand Governor to address the baht’s “abnormally strong” value, emphasizing the need for a candidate with strong fiscal and monetary policy expertise to align central bank and government strategies.
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Thailand Requests US to Cap Reciprocal Tariff at 10% Ahead of July 7 Deadline
2025-06-30
Thailand’s Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira is leading a delegation to the US for tariff negotiations, aiming to cap the reciprocal tariff at 10% against a potential 36% increase by July 7, leveraging a lobbying firm and ongoing talks to secure favorable terms.
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Czech Budget Deficit to Increase in 2026 Due to Rising Defense Spending, Says Finance Minister
2025-06-30
Czech Finance Minister Zbyněk Stanjura announced that the 2026 state budget deficit is expected to reach CZK 280 billion, exceeding the 2025 target of CZK 241 billion, driven by increased defense spending to meet NATO commitments and modernize the armed forces.
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OECD Policy Brief - Scaling Private Finance Mobilization for Sustainable Development
2025-06-30
The OECD’s June 30, 2025, policy brief outlines strategies to scale private finance mobilization for sustainable development in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs), emphasizing blended finance instruments like guarantees, GSSS bonds, and securitization, alongside country platforms and impact-focused frameworks to address the $4.3 trillion annual SDG financing gap.
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Jio Financial Services Gains for Fifth Straight Session - Can the Rally Continue in June 2025?
2025-06-30
Jio Financial Services (NSE - JIOFIN) surged 2.6% to ₹331.90 on June 30, 2025, marking a 13% gain over five sessions, driven by SEBI approvals for its brokerage and asset management ventures with BlackRock and a ₹294.54 crore investment in Jio Payments Bank. Analysts see potential for further upside to ₹350, but high valuations and resistance at ₹347 pose challenges.
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