By Kandy Wongin Hong KongandFrank Chenin Shanghai American retail giants are now demanding that their Chinese suppliers shoulder half to 66 per cent of the cost of US import duties, as the ongoing US-China trade war ramps up pressure on businesses’ bottom lines, industry sources told the Post. US retailers have been locked in talks […]
Read MoreTokyo, May 30, 2025: Japan and Bangladesh on Friday signed six Memorandum of Understandings on economic, investment and other cooperations on the third day of the ongoing visit of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus to Japan on Friday. Professor Yunus witnessed the signing of the MoUs on the sidelines of a seminar titled “Bangladesh Business […]
Read MoreThe 17th edition of India–Mongolia Joint Military Exercise Nomadic Elephant will commence May 31 in Ulaanbaatar, officials said. The operation will continue till June 13. In a statement posted on X, the Indian Army wrote: “The 17th edition of the Joint Military Exercise #NomadicElephant 2025 between #IndianArmy & Mongolian Army will be held from 31 […]
Read MoreLauding ties between India and Italy, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that relations between the two nations are on an upward trajectory and there is new momentum of political dialogue, visits, and interest in each other’s potential. He reiterated India’s commitment to consolidate the India-Italy Strategic Partnership. In his remarks at Italy’s National Day […]
Read MoreBNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has said the uninterrupted journey of democracy in Bangladesh continues to face obstacles at every step. She made the remarks while virtually addressing an event today (29 May) marking the death anniversary of BNP founder and former president Ziaur Rahman. “In the fight to establish democracy and protect sovereignty, for which […]
Read MoreBy Nikola Mikovic ASTANA – The United Nations, envisioned as a pillar of global cooperation, has often struggled to rise to the challenges it was created to address. Its inability to bridge cultural divides hampers meaningful solutions to regional issues, while structural weaknesses and the exclusion of diverse regional voices from the Security Council deepen […]
Read MoreIn a bid to escape the soaring summer temperatures now becoming the norm across Japan, cities are moving traditional festivals – including beloved fireworks displays – to spring and autumn for the sake of safety and comfort. One of the most prominent examples is Tokyo’s century-old Adachi Fireworks Festival, which will take place on May […]
Read MoreFrench President Emmanuel Macron bestowed Indonesia’s leader with France’s top award during a visit to a military base on Thursday, before a trip to the world’s largest Buddhist temple. Macron’s visit to Indonesia is the second stop of a three-nation, six-day tour of Southeast Asia that began with Vietnam and concludes in Singapore. After meeting […]
Read MoreJi Siqiin Beijing Economic tensions between the US and China are rising under the weight of tariffs and spreading into areas where it is harder to reach a consensus – namely, advanced technology – analysts say in the wake of Washington’s reported moves to pause exports of products and technologies related to semiconductor design and […]
Read MoreSatellite imagery shows China landed two of its most advanced bombers in the disputed Paracel islands in the South China Sea this month – a gesture that some analysts described as Beijing’s latest signalling of its growing military capabilities to rivals. The deployment marks the first time the long-range H-6 bombers have landed on Woody […]
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