Reforms

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.

2. februar 2026 Rapportert av AI

Kenya's judiciary has announced plans to open court sessions on Saturdays for minor offenses to improve access to justice and reduce case backlogs.

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.

21. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, global experts discussed India's robust growth rate, deepening reforms, and key challenges in a panel session. Organized with the India Today Group, participants including Gita Gopinath, Sunil Mittal, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and IKEA's CEO shared insights on India's goal to become a developed nation by 2047. They highlighted digital infrastructure, labor reforms, and obstacles like pollution.

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.

10. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

India Today's 50th anniversary episode, part 5, titled 'The making of Modi’s India', reflects on the sweeping political and social changes under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership from 2014 to 2025.