Asean finance ministers will meet here next week amid a sense of urgency to deepen economic integration and enhance financial resilience as the ...
Trump’s tariff war: How Bangladesh can mitigate its economic impact
Since taking oath in January, US President Donald Trump has made raising tariffs on foreign goods a cornerstone of his foreign policy.
Starbucks slows India expansion as consumers tighten belts
Stagnant wages, heightened inflation and a hangover from an unsecured credit boom have depressed consumer spending in India, feeding into an economic downturn. The government has forecast GDP growth ...
South Korea’s Ousted Leader Yoon Loses Reckless Gamble With Martial Law
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's ousted leader Yoon Suk Yeol, a brash ex-prosecutor who came to power by repeatedly defying setbacks and taking gambles, ultimately fell victim to political recklessness ...
Rains Add to Challenge for Myanmar Quake Relief, Toll at 3,471
The death toll from the powerful quake that hit on March 28 rose to 3,471, state media reported, with 4,671 people injured and another 214 still missing. Aid agencies have warned the combination of ...
Facing a government crackdown on dissent, Turkey’s protesters put aside their differences
The arrest of an opposition presidential candidate last month has triggered the largest anti-government protests Turkey has seen in more than a decade, uniting demonstrators from different walks of ...
China Wanted to Negotiate With Trump. Now It’s Arming for Another Trade War.
Communication between Washington and Beijing is at a standstill, raising the prospects of a long cycle of tariff retaliation. “Trump and Xi are locked in a paradox of pressure and pride.” ...
Death toll from earthquake in Myanmar hits 3,354 amid health, housing crisis
The death toll from a 7.7-magnitude earthquake one week ago that struck Myanmar rose to 3,354 people as millions have been made homeless and are in need of medical care.
U.S. aid team fired while in Myanmar earthquake zone, ex-official says
The Trump administration's massive cuts to USAID hinder its ability to respond, while China, Russia, India and other nations have rushed in assistance.
Trump Administration Fires U.S. Aid Workers in Quake Zone in Myanmar
The move comes despite Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying the U.S. would still do some humanitarian work while shrinking foreign aid. Democratic lawmakers have denounced the cuts.