By Hadi Azmi and Joseph Sipalan Southeast Asian leaders have called on the Myanmar junta to refrain from holding elections until it satisfies a “wish list” for peace by the country’s stakeholders, as the Asean bloc wraps up a meeting of foreign ministers. In closing remarks on Friday, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations outlined […]
Read MoreBy Reyad Hossain Just over a two-hour flight from Dhaka, Kunming, in China’s Yunnan province, is gradually gaining popularity among Bangladeshis for its advanced and high-quality medical services. Patients, especially those suffering from cancer, cardiac issues and neurological conditions, are increasingly considering China as an alternative to India, Thailand and Singapore. Among Chinese cities, Kunming […]
Read MoreNew Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): India is on track to lead the global economy as it continues to emerge as a powerhouse of innovation, according to a new report by PwC. The report highlighted that the country is witnessing strong economic and industrial momentum, supported by its expanding manufacturing base and rising innovation capabilities. […]
Read MorePrime Minister Narendra said that under India’s BRICS presidency next year, the forum will have “a people-centric approach and the spirit of humanity first.” He stated that India, under BRICS chairmanship, will continue to work closely on all key issues. In his address at the session on ‘Environment, COP-30, and Global Health’ at the 17th […]
Read MoreSouth Korea will follow the terms previously agreed with the United States on defence cost sharing, the Yonhap News Agency reported on Wednesday, citing a foreign ministry official. The comments were in response to US President Donald Trump’s recent remarks suggesting South Korea needed to pay more for the US troop presence in the country.
Read MoreIndonesia’s Bali is now officially the second most crowded island in the world after neighbouring Java, as residents feel squeezed out by the influx of tourists and even their compatriots in their backyard. Measuring 5,780 sq km (2,230 square miles) in size, Bali is home to 731 people per sq km, excluding tourists, according to […]
Read MoreUS aeronautics company Boeing said on Tuesday that it delivered 60 airplanes in June, a 27% increase compared to a year earlier, including eight to Chinese customers for the first time since a trade spat between the US and China ended. Beijing had banned delivery of Boeing aircraft in April as a tariff dispute escalated […]
Read MoreDhaka : The fear of job losses is rippling through Bangladesh’s garment hubs as US President Donald Trump’s 35% tariff on the South Asian nation threatens orders from its main export market and crimps the country’s biggest industry. The readymade garments sector accounts for more than 80% of Bangladesh’s total export earnings, employing 4 million people […]
Read MoreVietnam will devise measures to improve product quality to cope with potential risks from US tariffs, as it seeks to expand exports to other markets and reduce its reliance on the United States, the country’s deputy trade minister said on Wednesday. The Ministry of Industry and Trade is coordinating with firms to work on the […]
Read MoreBy Aliya Haidar Kazakhstan is accelerating its efforts to become a regional leader in blockchain and cryptocurrency. Among its latest initiatives is a proposal by the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) to establish a state crypto reserve. National Strategy and Regulatory Evolution The NBK recently endorsed the idea of forming a national reserve of crypto […]
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