Pakistan PM visits Qatar seeking trade and investment

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif travelled to Qatar on Wednesday (Aug 23) within the hope of generating industry and investment just for his cash-strapped nation, his office plus aides said. “I may highlight the exciting expense opportunities in Pakistan’s various sectors such as renewable energy, food safety, industrial andContinue Reading

Asian markets mixed as investors assess Fed outlook

This week’s minutes and comments from a number of Fed top brass reinforced that view, with some pouring cold water on hopes for possible rate cuts in the new year. All eyes are now on next week’s central bankers’ symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where finance chiefs and central bankersContinue Reading

Luxury sneakers may be a step too far for cash-strapped Gen Z

SHANGHAI/PARIS : From $300 bucket hats to $900 sneakers and $700 t-shirts, the high-flying luxury sector is fretting over the appetite among financially stretched Gen Z consumers for such “aspirational” purchases. Executives are troubled in particular by a hit to young Chinese shoppers, not only because mainland China has beenContinue Reading