By Resty Woro Yuniar The appointment of President Prabowo Subianto’s nephew to the leadership of Bank Indonesia (BI) has reignited debate over whether Southeast Asia’s largest economy can preserve the central bank’s independence – a question closely watched by foreign investors and currency markets. While some analysts warned that any perception the central bank could […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari met UAE Vice President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at Dubai’s Zabeel Palace on Wednesday, Zardari’s office said, during which the two sides discussed ways to expand trade, investment and economic cooperation. Zardari arrived in the UAE on Monday with a high-level delegation for a four-day official visit […]
Read MoreNepal’s Election Commission said today (28 January) it is ready to hold elections as planned, despite concerns over weather conditions in high-altitude Himalayan regions when the vote takes place on 5 March. The poll follows deadly anti-corruption protests in September that toppled the previous government, prompting an accelerated election schedule and an unusual early-year date […]
Read MoreKazakhstan has taken a major step toward expanding its green energy portfolio, as MPs approved a draft law ratifying an agreement with China on the implementation of large-scale renewable energy projects. Presenting the document, Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov said the agreement was signed on November 12, 2024, on the sidelines of the COP29 Climate Forum, […]
Read MoreAgricultural workers from Uzbekistan have gained a new opportunity for legal and stable seasonal employment in South Korea, following the signing of a labor migration agreement regulating seasonal work in the agricultural sector. The agreement was signed in Buan County between Uzbekistan’s Migration Agency and a delegation from Andijan Region. The document complies with requirements […]
Read MoreNEW DELHI: Indian authorities said they had contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in the eastern state of West Bengal, as several Asian countries tightened health screenings and airport surveillance for travelers arriving from India. India’s Health Ministry said Tuesday that two Nipah cases had been detected since December and that all […]
Read MoreSEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the upcoming congress of the ruling Workers’ Party will unveil next-stage plans for further strengthening the country’s nuclear war deterrent, KCNA state news agency reported on Wednesday. Kim directed a successful test of a large-caliber multiple-rocket launch system on Tuesday, KCNA said. The drill demonstrated significant upgrades […]
Read MoreCEBU, Philippines: Southeast Asia’s top diplomats met Wednesday under growing pressure to push a peace plan that has so far failed to end Myanmar’s civil war, to beat a deadline to conclude talks on a nonaggression pact with China this year. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, a diverse 11-national bloc, has struggled to project […]
Read MoreWhen US President Donald Trump took office a year ago with an “America First” agenda, many saw trouble for China’s sluggish economy, but Beijing has thawed frosty relationships with other trade partners to post a record trade surplus. While Trump’s policies have strained ties with traditional US allies, China has turned its focus to fostering […]
Read MoreBy Jean Iau Recent comments by Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong about an inclusive “we first” society potentially involving foreigners have drawn the ire of some locals, with experts noting that a cultural shift and greater cooperation are necessary to attain the goal. The “we first” society call was first raised by Prime […]
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