A Vietnam-Laos business networking seminar was held in Vientiane on July 17, bringing together more than 120 officials and representatives of business associations and enterprises of both sides.
Sri Lanka’s Softlogic Life acquires 60% stake in Bangladesh’s Diamond Life Insurance
For the more than 170 million people of Bangladesh, a new choice in life insurance is arriving, one backed by the track record of the company that built Sri Lanka's largest health insurance business.
Afghanistan seeks deeper trade ties with India, pitches for easier business access
Afghanistan's trade body seeks enhanced economic ties with India. They requested easier business procedures and faster visa issuance. This comes as Afghanistan diversifies trade routes away from ...
Afghanistan chamber seeks wider trade, easier visas and investment ties with India
Afghanistan's top trading body urged India to widen trade and investment ties during talks in Kabul. The outreach highlights Kabul's push for alternative routes and easier business access amid ...
Pakistan trade crashes. Afghanistan pitches deeper economic ties with India
India-Afghanistan bilateral trade stood at $907.85 million in 2025-26 and has broadly remained around the $1 billion mark over the past five years ...
Bangladesh prepares 5-year trade plan to address post-LDC graduation challenges
Bangladesh plans a five-year action plan to enhance trade capacity, investment climate, and global competitiveness as it prepares for LDC graduation.
Pakistan Could Lose €732 Million EU Trade Benefit for Shocking Reason
The European Union has said Pakistan continues to benefit significantly from the GSP+ trade scheme but warned that the country has made uneven progress in ...
Open Finance platform Fintech Galaxy scores Central Bank of Bahrain license
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Dow Jones futures: Iran attack kills two US troops; Google, Tesla, AMD ahead
Dow Jones futures: An Iran attack killed two U.S. service members. Google earnings and capex guidance will be key this week. Tesla, Intel, GE Vernova also report.
Pakistan’s biggest crypto push under threat? Top cleric declares Bitcoin ‘haram’, sparks selloff
Pakistan's crypto ambitions have suffered a setback after a top Islamic cleric declared Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies 'haram'. The ruling has sparked selling among some Muslim investors.