By Dr. Robert M. Cutler The framework announced on 8 August 2025 in Washington for Armenia–Azerbaijan peace and development resets the security–economics equation in the South Caucasus and holds deep implications for Central Asia. At its core is the mutual recognition of territorial integrity, renunciation of force, and a transit arrangement under Armenian jurisdiction linking […]
Read MoreDhaka, Tuesday: Brazil has expressed keen interest in expanding business and investment in Bangladesh, with a particular focus on meat processing, agriculture, trade, and sports cooperation. Brazilian Ambassador to Bangladesh Paulo Fernando Dias Feres revealed that several Brazilian companies are interested in investing in Bangladesh, especially in setting up meat processing factories. Speaking at an […]
Read MoreKazakhstan has praised Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump for their meeting in Alaska, describing it as “the beginning of high-level negotiations on the situation in Ukraine.” President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev “regards the summit as a historic event, made possible by the political will and sincere determination of both leaders to seek common […]
Read MoreBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Friday that foreign companies that want to do business in Brazil are welcome, speaking at the opening ceremony for a factory for Chinese automaker GWM in the state of Sao Paulo. “Count on the Brazilian government. Whoever wants to leave, leave. Whoever wants to come, we […]
Read MoreAsian shares showed a mixed performance today (14 August) following several days of gains fuelled by expectations of lower US interest rates, while US futures slipped. Bitcoin surged over 3%, reaching a new record above $1,23,000, according to CoinDesk. In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 fell 1.4% to 42,657.94 as investors booked profits after recent record […]
Read MoreGao Xiaoyu, the founder of an industrial land consulting firm in Jakarta, has been inundated with calls from Chinese companies eager to expand or set up operations in Indonesia as they try to shield themselves from the United States’ hefty import tariffs. The 19% US tariff rate for goods from Indonesia is the same as […]
Read MoreBy Sadokat Jalolova Turkmenistan and Iran have agreed to construct two new railway lines at the Sarakhs border crossing to enhance freight transport between the two countries, Iranian Railways chief Jabbar Ali Zakeri announced following talks with Turkmenistan’s Minister of Railways, Mammet Akmammedov. The agreement was reached during bilateral meetings in Turkmenbashi, held on the […]
Read MoreBy Sadokat Jalolova Central Asia is set to remain one of the world’s fastest-growing regions, although its economic momentum is expected to moderate in the coming years, according to the World Bank’s Spring 2025 Europe & Central Asia Economic Update. The region posted a growth rate of 5.5% in 2024, with projections of 5.0% for […]
Read MoreBy Sadokat Jalolova Afghanistan’s state-owned electricity company, Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), has signed or prepared agreements for domestic power generation projects totaling 1,070 megawatts over the past 11 months, with 70% of the funding coming from foreign investors, TOLOnews reported. Speaking in an interview, DABS chief Abdulbari Omar said the initiative marks a significant […]
Read MoreKuala Lumpur, August 13, 2025 — Bangladesh has sought Malaysia’s assistance in developing a halal industrial park, aiming to tap into the rapidly expanding global halal products market. “Let’s make a move on this,” said Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus during a meeting with Malaysian halal industry officials at his hotel in Kuala Lumpur on […]
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