Durian prices in Malaysia are forecast to decline this month as the country enters the height of its harvest season, which is expected to bring an abundant supply, local sellers say.
Russia becomes first nation to recognize Taliban government of Afghanistan since 2021 takeover
Russia has become the first nation to recognize the Taliban government of Afghanistan since it took power in 2021, announcing on Thursday it has accepted an ambassador from the Islamist group.
Doing Business In Iraq – The Atlantic
The World Bank now ranks Iraq 166 out of 183 countries on its "Doing Business" survey (Afghanistan is right below it); with the exception of a few places like Venezuela and East Timor, most of the ...
Contractors reap $138B from Iraq war – CNN – CNN International
Eight days after the invasion of Iraq on March 19 2003, Paul Wolfowitz, then deputy defence secretary and a leading proponent of the war, told a Congressional committee: "We are dealing with a ...
South Korea seeks US trade deadline extension as tariffs loom
SEOUL] South Korean and US trade officials have discussed extending the Jul 9 deadline for trade deals in a last-minute bid to avert sweeping tariffs from President Donald Trump. Read more at The ...
Vietnam’s laid-off communist officials face uncertain future
HANOI] Sipping green tea in his garden of roses, ex-communist party official Nguyen Van Cuong says he is “jobless but happy” after Vietnam cut 80,000 state roles this week. Read more at The Business ...
Indian companies can unlock $9.82 trillion in gross value added by 2035: Report
As the global economic landscape evolves rapidly, Indian businesses can unlock $9.82 trillion in gross value added (GVA) by 2035, according to a new report. As per the PwC India study, one of ...
GMB insolvency: Borosil exits loss-making German unit GMB, focus shifts to India’s booming solar glass market
Borosil Renewables exits its German solar glass business due to plunging demand and unfair competition from Chinese manufacturers, leading to insolven ...
Bhutan’s Bitcoin boom: Himalayan nation amasses $1.3 bn crypto fortune
Bhutan proudly boasts bitcoins worth $1.3 billion, an amount totalling 40 per cent of the country’s gross domestic product ...
Bhutan Embraces Crypto Payments Amid Ongoing Connectivity Challenges
Experience cashless travel in Bhutan with the world’s first crypto tourism system, supporting over 1,000 merchants via Binance Pay.