A draft law aimed at combating cross-border corruption has been submitted for its first reading by the country’s top legislature.
Iran warns of a harsh response as US announces new sanctions and other Middle East news
Iran has warned that U.S. sanctions set to be announced would not bring peace to the region. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson says Tehran will respond harshly to expanded sanctions.
Japan eyes tax breaks for non-core business sales in governance reform push, sources say
By Makiko Yamazaki and Miho Uranaka TOKYO, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Japan's government is considering tax breaks on gains from sales of non-core businesses, a move that could accelerate long-delayed ...
Pakistan seeks US funding in shift from reliance on China
Pakistan is focused on securing US financing as it plots a return to global capital markets, the country’s finance minister has said, in a major shift after years of relying on state loans from China.
Bangladesh Garment Unions Push for New Minimum Wage
Unions say a new minimum wage is due by December. Manufacturers argue Bangladesh's amended labor law pushes the review to 2028.
Pakistan Sets September 5 Deadline for Crypto Firms to Register
Anyone serving Pakistani users since March must apply for clearance by September 5, then incorporate locally to keep going.
Trump moves toward levying new tariff on China for flooding market with cheap goods, AP sources say
President Donald Trump is moving toward levying a new tariff on China that would penalize the world’s second-largest economy for flooding the global market with underpriced goods, according to three ...
Hong Kong housing rally faces test as property flippers retreat
Secondary home prices are the highest in three years, but July short-term trading of those held for less than a year was half the level seen in March. ( read original story ...)
Idesia by P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin Wins Three Major Titles at the 14th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards
P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin (P.A. Hankyu), the joint venture between P.A. Properties and Japan’s Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corp., celebrates a historic three-award victory at the 14th PropertyGuru ... ( read original story ...)
The People’s Choice 2026 Honors Brands Earning Consumer Trust in Indonesia’s Property Industry
The People's Choice 2026 honors property brands trusted by 111,000 Indonesian consumers, with 427,000 votes cast across 55 awards. ( read original story ...)