Reforms

Bei prepares to disclose shareholders below 5 percent to boost transparency

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PT Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) plans to publish share ownership data below 5 percent starting early February 2026, as part of capital market reforms to enhance investor confidence. This move is spurred by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) evaluation and the correction in the Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG), backed by government support through various transparency and governance initiatives.

Egypt pitches reforms to double FDI, wins Moody's praise

Building on recent announcements at investor forums, Egypt's Investment Minister Hassan El-Khatib told a Moody's Ratings delegation that the country aims to double annual foreign direct investment to $24 billion through structural reforms in economic, monetary, and fiscal policies.

Indonesia raises stock free float to meet MSCI standards

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Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) plans to raise the minimum free float requirement for stocks from 7.5 percent to 15 percent to align with Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) standards. This policy, alongside the demutualization of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI), is part of broader capital market reforms. Implementation is targeted for March 2026.

Afrikka

Government attributes rising tourism to structural reforms

Asia

India's economic survey 2025-26 highlights growth and reforms

Politiikka

Petro rules out re-election but open to constituent assembly

Egypt moves to modernize real estate sector with unified regulations and digital platform

Egypt's real estate sector is undergoing a comprehensive transformation to enhance transparency, standardize practices, and attract foreign investment, according to Ahmed Ibrahim, vice chairperson of the New Urban Communities Authority for planning and projects and deputy minister of housing.

Egypt's private sector investment grows 73% as ministers seek expanded EBRD support

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Egypt's Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib announced that private sector investment rose 73% over the past year and continued to increase by 48% in the first quarter of this year. These statements came during meetings with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos. The ministers discussed boosting the bank's investments in Egypt and enhancing the national economy's competitiveness.

Marites Vitug to discuss budget process reforms with Butch Abad

Amid the flood control scandal exposing vulnerabilities in the Philippine national budget, Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug will interview former budget secretary Florencio 'Butch' Abad on reforms to restore integrity.

Experts call for pause on Nigeria's controversial tax law

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A leading accounting firm has identified 31 critical flaws in Nigeria's newly altered tax laws, prompting calls to halt their implementation. Opposition figure Peter Obi has echoed this demand, highlighting the need for public consultation amid economic hardships. The opinion piece argues that without trust and clear benefits, the reforms risk alienating citizens.

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