North Korea has ceased operations of Radio Pyongyang, also known as Voice of Korea, which has previously broadcast coded number messages to agents in South Korea.
Myanmar Central Bank takes stern action on 20 people for illegal money transfers
The Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) has announced that action is being taken against 20 people who are operating illegal money transferring businesses.
With spy raids, Turkey warns Israel not to seek Hamas revenge on Turkish soil
Turkish security forces this month detained dozens of people across the country accused of spying for Israel. The highly publicised raids are seen as a warning to Israel not to target Palestinians on ...
Philippine economy growth may reach six to seven per cent in 2023, says Marcos
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has expressed optimism that his country can reach a gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 6 percent to 7 percent for 2023.
‘Bangladesh can never be self-sufficient in cotton, but plans have been devised to increase production’
The Business Standard spoke to Fakhre Alam Ibne Tabib, executive director of the Cotton Development Board, to delve into the current situation of cotton production, setbacks and plans to reduce cotton ...
Rancon Group introduces the modern 1-ton pickup ‘Rowor’ in Bangladesh
Rancon Group introduces the modern 1-ton pickup 'Rowor' in Bangladesh. Manufactured by Rancon Auto Industries Limited in Boro Bhobanipur, Kashimpur, Gazipur, this pickup is set to revolutionize the ...
China blocks pig, boar imports from Bangladesh due to African swine fever
China has prohibited the import of pig, pig products and wild boars from Bangladesh after the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) reported an outbreak of African swine fever at a farm in the ...
Indonesia and Vietnam agree to set new bilateral trade targets; both aiming to hit US$10bil of business this year
Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) held a bilateral meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Friday (January 12), during which they agreed to increase new ...
India, US seek to bolster trade ties, work together on critical minerals
India and the United States have agreed to bolster trade ties and deepen cooperation in areas such as critical minerals, the United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai said on Saturday. India's ...
US Urges India Not to Restrict Trade With Laptop Import Policy
US Trade Representative Katherine Tai on Friday asked India to ensure the nation’s new import requirements for tech hardware such as laptops and tablets do not impede trade in future.