By John Lee. Iraq has achieved more than US$102 billion in investments over the past three years, reflecting rising confidence among domestic and foreign investors, according to a 2025 review issued ...
India will grow in 2026, but will Indians be better off?
Good morning and happy new year! Welcome back to India Business Briefing. Last week we analysed the big themes of 2025. Today, we look at what the economy, markets and the government will have to deal ...
India launches new e-Business visa for Chinese nationals: All about it
India launches e-B-4 Visa for Chinese businessmen, enabling online applications for business activities and strengthening India-China business ties.
Asian Financial Forum to debut Global Business Summit in Hong Kong
HONG KONG - The 19th Asian Financial Forum will be held on Jan 26 and 27 in Hong Kong, featuring the inaugural Global Business Summit that spotlights the deep integration of finance and the real ...
Sri Lanka budget deficit to rise 1.4-pct in 2026 on Cyclone spending
Sri Lanka's budget deficit will rise 1.4 percent to 6.5 percent of gross domestic product in 2026 as a result of extra spending related to Cyclone Ditwah relief and recovery, a Finance Ministry ...
Thailand Says Cambodia Breached Ceasefire, Weighs Next Steps
Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said his government is weighing possible responses after accusing Cambodian forces of firing mortar rounds in Thai territory and breaching a recent ...
Thailand accuses Cambodia of violating truce after cross-border strike wounds soldier
Cambodia later contacted the Thai military unit to clarify that the cross-border fire was unintentional, attributing the incident to an operational error by its personnel.
Netflix pulls Chinese drama after Vietnam’s outcry over disputed map
Netflix has pulled a Chinese drama series from its Vietnam platform after Hanoi objected to an episode featuring a map with contested territorial claims in the South China Sea.
Philippines Says Easing Cycle Nearing End as Inflation Ticks Up
The Philippine central bank will consider one more rate cut this year — possibly in February — to close out its easing cycle, barring worse-than-expected economic growth, according to its governor.
6.2 magnitude earthquake detected in Japan, no tsunami warning issued
Multiple earthquakes struck western Japan on Tuesday, local time, centered in Shimane Prefecture and neighboring Tottori Prefecture.