‘Only an elected government can drive real economic growth’
‘Only an elected government can drive real economic growth’

Prominent businessman and BNP leader Abdul Awal Mintoo said an elected government is crucial for fostering real economic growth, as it remains accountable to people and prioritizes their welfare. Speaking in an interview, Mintoo criticized the introduction of a forced electoral system by the...

Indonesian president inaugurates gold bank service to boost economy
Indonesian president inaugurates gold bank service to boost economy

On February 27, 2025, President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, officially inaugurated the Pegadaian Gold Bank Service and Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI). The event marks a significant development for Pegadaian, a subsidiary of Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI), and part of the Ultra Micro Holding group,...

Behind $500 billion AI data center plan, US startups jockey with big techs
Behind $500 billion AI data center plan, US startups jockey with big techs

This week, a major announcement by former President Donald Trump about a $500 billion private-sector investment to build AI data centers has spotlighted the emerging role of nimble cloud computing startups. These smaller firms are carving out a niche in an industry long dominated by tech giants,...