Danantara Indonesia said it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to develop and finance projects ...
South Korea struggles with uncertainty over U.S. trade negotiations
Trump wants to impose a 25% tariff on South Korea, but it's been postponed. Will three more weeks be enough time to negotiate? Will there be another extension?
South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk Yeol back in custody over insurrection probe
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is back in custody over an independent investigation into his declaration of martial law last year.
US wants South Korea to join efforts to counter China in shipbuilding
The U.S. wants South Korea to join efforts to counter China's growth in shipbuilding via potential cooperation in the sector, a senior official from Seoul's trade ministry said on Friday.
How Thailand’s craft chocolate industry is raising the bar with sustainable practices
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After another leader is brought low, Thailand’s voters need a real choice
Thailand’s ruling establishment—its army, the palace and assorted other magnates—has long felt entitled to sack politicians whenever they believe their own interests are under threat. For decades ...
Bangladesh-US tariff talks end without breakthrough; inter-ministerial dialogue to continue
Earlier, two days ahead of the July 9 deadline, US President Donald Trump issued a letter to Bangladesh, imposing a 35 per cent tariff.
Bangladesh-US tariff talks to continue
Bangladesh and the United States agreed on some more issues on the third and final day of the second round of trade talks held in Washington DC on Friday. However, some issues still remain unresolved.
Tariff talks between Bangladesh and US end without conclusion
Trade discussions between Bangladesh and the United States concluded without a resolution. Both nations agreed on certain points during the three-day meeting. However, some disagreements persist.
South Korea’s senior military official hosts counterparts from US and Japan for cooperation talks
South Korea's chairman of of the joint chiefs of staff hosted his counterparts from the U.S. and Japan in Seoul on Friday.