With Vietnam’s commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050, the clean energy supply chain has become a strategic frontier. Vietnamese enterprises now face a significant opportunity to deepen their role ...
Rewired by China: How Nepal’s EV Surge Exposes India’s Decay
Nepal’s EV surge, powered by Chinese technology and domestic hydropower, has displaced India’s industrial influence and exposed weaknesses in Delhi’s regional strategy. While it marks a shift in ...
US cuts tariffs on Bangladesh to 20% after talks
The United States has slashed its tariff rate on goods from Bangladesh to 20 percent, a significant reduction from the previous 35 percent, after a final round of intense negotiations in Washington.
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq to face trial in Bangladesh
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq is set to face trial later this month over corruption allegations in Bangladesh. The former minister is accused of illegally receiving land in Bangladesh as part of a wider ...
‘Diplomatic victory’ or risky deal? US tariff cut for Bangladesh stirs debate
Bangladesh has secured a reduction in US import tariffs on its goods, a move viewed by many, including the interim government, as a “major diplomatic victory”. Others, however, have questioned the ...
Bangladesh Mocks India Over Better Deal in Trump Tariff Regime
Bangladesh was given a 20 per cent tariff rate, from the previously declared 37% after hectic negotiations. The Yunus regime is happy that it is lower compared to its key apparel-sector competitors ...
Will Bangladesh veer from its India-China middle path?
India’s recent aid gesture reflects resilient ties with Bangladesh, as analysts say fears that Dhaka will pivot towards China are misplaced.
WHO Extends Travel Restrictions On Pakistan Over Polio Concerns, Cites Cross-Border Virus Spread
WHO extends travel restrictions on Pakistan for three more months over wild poliovirus concerns, citing cross-border spread, rising sewage samples, and missed vaccinations in key regions.
Threat in Pakistan? US asks officials to limit visits to high-end hotels in Karachi
The State Department Friday issued an alert to government officials in Pakistan asking them to limit their visits to high-end hotels in Karachi, citin.
A tug of war between planes and kites in Indonesia’s skies
At a paddy field two kilometres from Jakarta's international airport, the rustle of fluttering kites is periodically drowned out by the thunderous roar of plane engines. Tugging at kite strings in the ...