Although the number of operating days decreased due to the Lunar New Year holiday, the business climate perceived by companies slightly rebounded for the first time in a month as non-manufacturing …
Japan’s blistering stock market rally isn’t over, Goldman Sachs says
The country’s benchmark Nikkei 225 has been hitting record highs since 2024.
Japan’s top business lobby put off private meeting with activist fund Elliott
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, Feb 24 (Reuters) – Keidanren, Japan’s biggest business lobby, has put off a private meeting scheduled for next month with activist investor Elliott Investment Management, an …
Kyrgyzstan, EU Sign Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement
Five years after concluding negotiations and initialing a draft Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA), Kyrgyzstan and the European Union signed the agreement in Brussels. The EPCA was …
Pakistan, Kazakhstan set $1 billion bilateral trade target through diversification
Pakistan and Kazakhstan have agreed to enhance their bilateral trade to $1 billion within the next two years, focusing …
Amcham Sri Lanka CEO Forum 2026 today
HNB PLC announced its role as Title Partner of Amcham Sri Lanka CEO Forum 2026, marking a significant private sector commitment to Sri Lanka’s recovery and long-term economic resilience. ..
NICCI demands competitive incentives as Nepal govt automates FDI approval
Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) has welcomed Nepal government’s decision to process foreign investment approval services through an automated route, describing it as a positive …
Playing With Fire: Tobacco Sales in North Korea Spark Lawsuits
A discussion of how a tobacco company’s business dealings in North Korea led to major penalties and lawsuits, highlighting the risks companies face when operating in sanctioned countries.
Philippines kicks off ASEAN chairship, pushes unified stance on US tariff’
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines, which formally kicked off its ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) chairship, is looking to push for a unified regional stance following the United …
Bangladesh’s forex reserves rise to $29.86b
Bangladesh’s total foreign exchange reserves have risen to $29.86 billion, Bangladesh Bank (BB) Spokesperson and Executive Director Arif Hossain Khan said this evening (17 February). The central bank …