Myanmar’s ruling junta declared a week of national mourning on Monday for the country’s devastating earthquake, which has killed more than 1,700 people, as hopes faded of finding more survivors in the …
Iran has rejected direct negotiations with US in response to Trump’s letter
Iran’s president said Sunday that the Islamic Republic rejected direct negotiations with the United States over its rapidly advancing nuclear program, offering Tehran’s first response to a letter that US President Donald Trump sent to the country’s supreme leader.
Airbnb investors in Vietnam face uncertainty after short-term rental ban by authorities
Do Van Phu, 50, has built a successful business managing hundreds of apartments for rent across various districts in Vietnam’s largest city.
‘7 sisters of India landlocked’: Muhammad Yunus tells China Bangladesh is the only ocean gateway
Build things, produce things, market things. Nepal has hydropower, Bhutan has hydropower, we can bring to our purpose. You can produce in Bangladesh and sell in China,” he told officials.
Pakistan to deport 3 million Afghans as crackdown on foreigners intensifies
Pakistan plans to expel 3 million Afghans from the country this year, as a deadline for them to voluntarily leave the capital and surrounding areas expired on Monday. It’s the latest phase of a …
Regulatory bodies take centre stage in strengthening business competitiveness in Pakistan
In a significant push towards economic revitalisation, Pakistan’s leading regulatory bodies are emerging as central players in driving business competitiveness and restoring investor confidence.Key …
Dampened Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Indonesia amid economic woes
The usual festive mood of Eid al-Fitr holiday to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan has been subdued in Indonesia this year as people grapple with soaring prices for food, clothing and …
Xi Showdown With Li Ka-shing Threatens China’s Pro-Business Push
President Xi Jinping is seeking to paint China as a steady partner to investors roiled by a global trade war. A spat over a shipping lane coveted by Donald Trump is testing that push.
China’s telecoms giant Huawei Technologies says its profit fell 28% while revenue surged in 2024
Chinese telecoms gear giant Huawei says its net profit fell 28% in 2024 while its revenue surged, as the company invested heavily in advanced technologies.
India fills the void: How ‘Operation Brahma’ is taking the lead in Myanmar crisis
With this operation, characterized by its rapid deployment of aid and personnel, India has once again established India’s role as a first responder in the region, particularly amid the relatively …