JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel needs to invest heavily in "influence operations" in traditional and social media to counteract economic isolation arising from negative publicity abroad, Prime Minister ...
Malaysia’s financial system remains resilient on strong regulatory framework, says central bank
Malaysia’s financial system remained resilient in 2025, supported by a prudent and robust regulatory environment, said Bank Negara Malaysia ...
Mideast War Tempers Malaysia Central Bank’s Outlook for Economy in 2026
Bank Negara Malaysia expects the Southeast Asian economy to expand between 4% and 5% this year, after a strong finish to 2025 brought annual growth to 5.2% despite headwinds from U.S. trade policy.
Bhutan Moves $37M in Bitcoin to Exchanges, Holdings Down Two-Thirds From Peak
With its latest transfer of Bitcoin to exchanges, Bhutan has reduced its sovereign holdings to 4,453 BTC from nearly 13,000 BTC in late 2024.
South Korea, Indonesia sign agreements on minerals, tech and finance during Prabowo visit
SEOUL, April 1 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held talks in Seoul on Wednesday with Indonesian leader Prabowo Subianto, where they agreed to expand cooperation on critical minerals, technology ...
Japan raises tobacco, corporate taxes to finance boost in defence spending
The tax increases are expected to add $10.5 billion annually in revenue. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Unlocking new sources of climate finance essential in Bangladesh: UNDP
Dhaka, April 1 -- Resident Representative, UNDP Bangladesh Stefan Liller has said unlocking new sources of climate finance is essential in Bangladesh, a country on the frontlines of climate change.
Food assistance slashed for hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees trapped in Bangladesh camps
Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees struggling to survive in Bangladesh's overcrowded camps will see their food assistance slashed starting on Wednesday, raising alarm throughout the ...
Indonesia demands UN investigation into peacekeeper deaths, official says
JAKARTA, April 1 (Reuters) - Indonesia has called on the United Nations to conduct an investigation into the deaths of three of its UNIFIL peacekeepers following Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, a ...
IndiGo shares jump 9% after India’s largest airline names industry veteran William Walsh as CEO
Walsh, 64, is currently the director general of the International Air Transport Association and will join the Indian airline in early August.