Workers in some north Indian cities have been protesting, demanding better pay and working conditions.
India Clarifies Gold and Silver Import Confusion Before Festival
The Indian government has issued a notification on gold and silver imports, after confusion over policy had held up the precious metals at customs, just days before a Hindu festival when buying ...
The Geopolitical Importance of India’s Shrinking ‘Red Corridor’
India has turned the corner in its battle against Naxalism – and effectively governing its own margins is an essential step toward global power status.
Nepal panel to probe property, assets of politicians and officials
By Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU, April 16 (Reuters) - Nepal's new government, led by rapper-turned politician Balendra Shah, has set up a panel to investigate the property and assets of past and present ... ( read original story ...)
Tycoon Pan Shiyi slams China property ‘Ponzi’ as Evergrande boss pleads guilty
Writing from US in a since-deleted post, Soho China founder warns that property recovery is impossible without buyer trust, as new data shows home sales still plunging. ( read original story ...)
India, Pakistan held four backchannel meetings after Operation Sindoor despite frozen ties: Report
Despite no formal dialogue, India and Pakistan have engaged in at least four backchannel meetings since the 2025 post-Operation Sindoor escalation. Held across London, Muscat, Thailand and Doha, these ...
China Accuses US Ally of Deploying Warship Near Coast
Chinese officials on Friday accused Japan of provoking "trouble" after a Japanese warship transited the Taiwan Strait, as heightened naval activity in the region coincides with growing scrutiny of ...
Japan, EU business leaders call for robust supply chains for critical items
Japanese and European business leaders called Thursday for their governments to strengthen supply chains for critical products suc ...
China’s GDP Grows 5% in Q1 2026 in Show of Resilience
China's Q1 2026 GDP beat forecasts on strong exports and industry output, but supply chain risks and weak demand signal challenges ahead.
Vietnam’s consumer finance sector sees renewed merger momentum
On March 9, SHBFinance received in-principle approval from the State Bank of Vietnam to convert its operating model from a two-member limited liability finance company into a single-member limited ...