TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday stressed the need to establish a common understanding among parties on the pros and cons of cutting the country's sales tax rate. Cutting the sales tax could increase household income temporarily,
Military Plane Crashes Into College Campus in Bangladesh. At Least 18 Deaths Reported So Far
A Bangladesh Air Force plane crashed into the Milestone School and College campus in the capital of Dhaka on Monday, with at least 18 deaths reported so far, according to the military.
Trump Hosts US’s Oldest Pacific Ally Amid Tensions With China
Under a 2014 deal, called the Enhanced Defence Cooperation Agreement, or EDCA, the U.S. military has access to Philippine bases and sites for joint training and for facilities such as runways, fuel ...
China blocks Wells Fargo banker from leaving due to ‘criminal case’
A Wells Fargo banker has been blocked from leaving China due to a criminal matter, the country's foreign ministry has confirmed.
US government worker prevented from leaving China: what we know
China has declined to comment on the alleged exit ban, saying only that it handles all cases according to the law.
Storms hit southern China mainland in wake of Typhoon Wipha
Storms drenched southern parts of the Chinese mainland on Monday, triggering warnings of flash floods and landslides, a day after Typhoon Wipha pounded Hong Kong.
Drop in Global Prices Hits Pakistan’s Rice Export Revenue
Pakistan’s rice export revenue fell in FY25 due to declining global prices, despite stable export volumes, new data reveals.
CCP pushes forward with inclusive advocacy across Pakistan
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) continued its robust advocacy drive during FY 2024-2025, organizing a total of 37 ...
India’s Eternal revenue gets a quick-commerce boost
(Reuters) -Indian online delivery firm Eternal reported a more than 70% rise in quarterly revenue on Monday, as its quick commerce order value surpassed that of its food-delivery business for the ...
India to have 2,100+ Global Capability Centers by FY2028: Report
India will surpass 2,100 Global Capability Centers (GCC) by financial year (FY) 2028, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8 per cent, with an estimated 150 new centers added annually, ...