Mongolia’s High-Stakes Uranium Mining Game

Timing couldn’t be better. Rising uranium demand, driven by a nuclear resurgence and geopolitical pressures, strengthens Mongolia’s uranium mining bargaining position. With the nuclear energy law amendments made in November 2024 Mongolia is signalling a sophisticated attempt to unlock its uranium potential while safeguarding national interests. These changes set the stage for a $1.7 billion […]

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South Korea’s acting president moves to reassure allies, calm markets after impeachment

South Korea’s acting president, Han Duck-soo, moved on Sunday to reassure the country’s allies and calm financial markets a day after President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached and suspended from his duties over a martial law attempt. Han spoke with US President Joe Biden by phone, the White House and Han’s office said. “South Korea […]

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Rare foreign-born CEO says Japan needs immigration to thrive

Politicians have struggled for years to recover from the so-called lost decades as a range of differing programmes have failed to kickstart growth, including an ultra-loose monetary policy and trillions of dollars in stimulus measures. The Indian-born head of one of Japan’s most famous snack brands has warned that the country must change its mindset […]

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India listed as ‘uncooperative’ country by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has added India to its list of ‘uncooperative’ countries, accusing the listed nations of failing to cooperate adequately in deportation processes. In addition to India, the list includes Bhutan, Cuba, Iran, Pakistan, Russia, and Venezuela. ICE stated that these countries have failed to assist in key processes such […]

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What China’s persistent deflation means for the world

Policymakers have pledged to do more to shore up growth and ease price declines, using some of their most direct language in years, as Beijing braces for a trade war with Donald Trump’s return to the White House. China’s spiral into deflation is proving hard to fix. Prices in the world’s second-biggest economy have fallen […]

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Awami League has been carrying out political opposition as ‘terrorism’: US report

In Bangladesh, the Awami League, which was ousted in the face of mass movements, used terrorism and militancy as a shield to persecute its opponents. During the last 15 years of its rule, the Awami League failed politically and used law enforcement agencies to stage various incidents of terrorism and militancy. The Awami League has […]

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Pakistan’s $600 million loan canceled by World Bank

The World Bank has canceled a $600 million loan promised to Pakistan for the development sector of the national budget. The world’s largest lending institution also mentioned in a statement that no more budget-related loans will be given to Pakistan in the current fiscal year. The country’s daily newspaper Express Tribune reported this information on […]

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Per capita income: Bangladesh surpasses India and Pakistan

The people of Bangladesh earn more on average than the people of India and Pakistan. Bangladesh has been ahead of India and Pakistan for several years. This information was obtained from a report released by the World Bank on Friday. Data analysis shows that Bangladesh has been ahead of India for four consecutive years in […]

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$8.363 billion trade with regional countries in 8 months: Afghanistan Ministry

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce reported that in the first eight months of the current solar year, Afghanistan’s trade with regional countries amounted to $8.363 billion. The ministry’s spokesperson emphasized that out of this total, $1.172 billion were exports. During this period, Afghanistan’s primary export destinations included Pakistan, India, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, […]

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