By John Lee. A second aluminium extrusion plant has begun operations at Ur State Company, a subsidiary of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, producing thin and medium-gauge aluminium sections.
‘AI boom opens growth opportunities for Philippines’
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines should capitalize on the growing artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure boom to support the country’s economic growth, an official of the World Bank said.
‘AI boom opens growth opportunities for Philippines’
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines should capitalize on the growing artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure boom to support the country’s economic growth, an official of the World Bank said.
Philippines among top 3 nations in AI Olympiad
The Philippines placed among the top three national delegations at the recent 2026 Northern Eurasia Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (NEOAI), marking a major international showing for the country’s …
Saudi investors eye Pakistan’s infrastructure, mining sectors as new deals signed
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Friday moved to deepen economic cooperation as both sides finalised a series of investment agreements spanning infrastructure, ports, motorways, real estate and minerals …
North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons
North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has visited a new facility to produce nuclear materials and announced plans to bolster the country’s nuclear forces “at an exponential rate.” …
Tourism Malaysia MyCEB step up Central Asia outreach as Visit Malaysia 2026 gets underway
The Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) and Tourism Malaysia have expanded their presence in Central Asia following successful …
Iraq to Expand Crude Oil Exports via Pipeline and Road
By John Lee. Iraq’s cabinet has approved a plan to significantly increase crude oil exports, including through a new route via Syrian Mediterranean ports, according to the Ministry of Oil. The cabinet …
WTO sees extended LDC transition period as opportunity for Bangladesh to accelerate reforms
He noted that the decision adopted at the WTO’s 13th Ministerial Conference provides graduating LDCs with additional time to align with WTO disciplines.
In Nepal, Uber aims to be a key player in ride-hailing and beyond
Kathmandu, June 6 — hailing giant Uber announced on Friday its official entry into the Nepali market, becoming the fourth international ride-hailing platform operating in the country.