Iran’s exiled opposition leader, Reza Pahlavi, his issued a New Year's message to his compatriots that “the current regime has reached the end of the road" in comments that come as protests in the ...
Vietnam’s incredible pathway – North-South high-speed railway project to break ground by end of 2026
Vietnam plans to break ground on the North-South high-speed railway project by the end of 2026, local media Voice of Vietnam has reported.
India, Bangladesh cricketing ties continue amid boycott calls; BCB confirms white-ball series vs IND in Sept
Bangladesh have announced a white-ball home series against India in September amid boycott Bangladesh calls in India after cases of violence against minority Hindus across the border.
Indonesia’s new penal code takes effect, marking historic break with colonial law
Indonesia has begun enforcing its newly ratified penal code, replacing a Dutch-era criminal law that had governed the country for more than 80 years and marking a major shift in its legal landscape.
U.S. says China’s military activities near Taiwan “increase tensions unnecessarily”
Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department said, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure." ...
US$150mln cap for 2026 intellectual property payments by Wynn Macau Ltd to parent Wynn Resorts
Macau casino operator Wynn Macau Ltd has announced the 2026 annual-cap figure for payments linked to its use of intellectual property rights of its United States-based parent Wynn Resorts Ltd. In a ... ( read original story ...)
UAE cuts majority age to 18 with contract, property and corporate law reforms
UAE issues new Civil Transactions Law, cutting majority age to 18 and modernising contracts, courts, property and companies. ( read original story ...)
China’s property slump to persist as consumers shift to rentals: UBS Investment Bank
John Lam, Head of China & HK Property Research at UBS Investment Bank, explains why he sees a 10% decline in property prices and new home sales in China for 2026. He also explains why defaulting ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s ‘Survivalist’ Economy Tied To IMF Reviews, Remains Highly Vulnerable: Report
Pakistan is witnessing the institutionalisation of a "survivalist" economy where every policy choice is dictated by the need to pass the next International Monetary Fund (IMF) review, regardless of ...
Corruption is bleeding Pakistan’s economy dry
Graft and elite capture are choking Pakistan’s growth and only civic renewal with real reform of taxes, procurement, SOEs and courts can end the spiral of crisis and bailouts.