By IntelliNews - Mumbai bureau Bangladesh government's borrowing from the domestic banking system surged to BDT1.68 trillion ($13.7bn) in fiscal 2025-26, exceeding its revised target by around ...
Beyond China’s humanoid robots, a quieter machine revolution is unfolding
There are more than two million robots working in China's factories - and they are scaling up fast.
China robot maker Unitree’s post-listing slump sparks bubble fears
HONG KONG/SHANGHAI, Aug 25 (Reuters) - A roughly 45% slump in the shares of Unitree, China's best-known humanoid robot maker, since a more than fivefold jump on its Shanghai debut has triggered ...
China’s anti-corruption legal framework is about to extend beyond its borders
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 ...