Myanmar’s military leader lauded Donald Trump and asked him to lift sanctions, the junta said Friday after a tariff letter from the US president believed to be Washington’s first public recognition of …
What to Know About the Rush for Rare Earth Metals in War-Torn Myanmar
In the chaos of war, there’s nothing to stop Chinese firms from ravaging the landscape and extracting the minerals, which end up in China.
Turkey fines Google $8.9M for breaching antitrust commitments
Google has been fined ₺355 million ($8.9 million) by the Turkish Competition Authority for not fulfilling commitments from a previous antitrust investigation.
Vietnam Surprised by Trump Tariff Decision, Seeks Lower Rate
Vietnam’s leadership was caught off guard by US President Donald Trump’s announcement last week that it agreed to a 20% tariff, and the Southeast Asian nation is still seeking to lower the rate, …
Pakistan and Vietnam take big step toward boosting bilateral trade
Pakistan and Vietnam have agreed to begin negotiations on a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) within this year, aiming to boost trade flows between the two countries. The decision was made during the …
Indonesia detains Trafigura employee in US$17 billion graft case
JAKARTA] Indonesia has detained an employee of Trafigura Group along with seven other suspects in a case involving oil procurement by state-owned PT Pertamina, widening one of the nation’s largest …
Tesla to commence deliveries in India by August with new showrooms in Mumbai, Delhi
Tesla is gearing up to launch its first showroom in Mumbai, marking a significant step in its long-awaited entry into the Indian market. With vehicle deliveries expected to begin in late August, the …
All business support tools explored for upped trade
While Vietnam’s exports showed strong momentum in the first half of 2025, uncertainties remain in the global environment.
Mini Thailand Week 2025 spurs trade and business opportunities in Cebu
Mini Thailand Week 2025 recently concluded on a high note at Ayala Center Cebu, marking a successful return of one of Thailand’s flagship trade exhibitions in t …
‘Jica remains committed to Bangladesh’s development despite global crisis’
Jica’s Executive Senior Vice President Miyazaki Katsura visited Bangladesh recently. During her trip, she sat down with The Business Standard for an exclusive interview on 1 July at Jica’sDhaka office …