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.
Record number of Indians visited Nepal in May. Here’s what’s behind the boom
The surge comes as India continues to emerge as one of the world’s fastest-growing outbound travel markets, with more than 30 million Indians travelling abroad annually.
Iraq’s Militias “are Fracturing as Iran Turns … to Juntocracy”
By Munqith Dagher, for the Atlantic Council. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq’s Militias are Fracturing as …
Turkey targets more defence sales as West rearms, alliances shift
Two decades of state investment have transformed Turkey into a major exporter of drones and other military equipment, and the NATO member is now looking to build on that momentum as the West rearms …