Indian nurse Nimisha Priya’s execution cancelled in Yemen, cleric says - Office of Indian Muslim cleric involved in efforts to save nurse’s life claims execution revoked after talks with Houthi author ...
Kazakhstan plans to launch a new cargo airline. Here’s what we know so far
Kazakhstan is preparing to launch a new national cargo airline to boost the country’s role as a major aviation and logistics hub ...
Malaysia drops High Value Goods Tax, leans on expanded SST instead
The government has decided not to proceed with implementing the High Value Goods Tax (HVGT), Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said in ...
Strong EU, UK demand sees Sri Lanka’s apparel exports rise 5.2% in June
Sri Lanka saw a 5.2% increase in apparel exports in June 2025, hitting $439.39m against the previous year's figure of $417.71m, as reported by the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF).
Experts urge caution as Bangladesh plans Boeing aircraft purchase to ‘ease US tariff pressure’
As Bangladesh has planned to purchase 25 Boeing aircraft as part of a strategic move to persuade US to lower tariffs on the country, aviation experts have urged the government to prioritise economic ...
South Korea officials, business leaders join last-ditch push for US trade deal
Three South Korean cabinet-level officials met U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington for trade talks, Seoul said on Wednesday, as top business leaders were also reported to be flying in ...
Pakistan Accelerates Crypto Adoption with New Regulatory Overhaul
Pakistan launches regulatory framework, virtual assets authority and national crypto council to fast‑track crypto adoption.
Indonesia raises crypto tax on local and foreign crypto exchanges
Indonesia has issued higher tax rates on cryptocurrency transactions, especially on foreign crypto exchanges. The country’s finance ministry also revealed that the new regulations will take effect ...
Alibaba’s finance chief voices confidence in China’s AI boom and consumer market
Toby Xu Hong says Alibaba’s substantial investments in AI and delivery services are are an endorsement of China’s progress.
Alibaba’s finance chief voices confidence in China’s AI boom and consumer market
Toby Xu Hong says Alibaba’s substantial investments in AI and delivery services are are an endorsement of China’s progress.