Vietnam's Vingroup, which is setting up a USD 2-billion plant in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi, is also in discussions with Andhra Pradesh and Telangana governments to expand its operations in India.
Japan PM Ishiba mulls Trump trade meeting before G7, says Yomiuri newspaper
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is considering visiting Washington to meet President Donald Trump before a mid-month summit of the Group of Seven nations as he seeks a trade deal, the Yomiuri ...
Japan, Philippines agree to reinforce ties between defense forces
The Japanese and Philippine defense ministers agreed in Singapore on Sunday to step up collaboration between their forces in the ...
Bangladesh to open trial of fugitive ex-PM
Dhaka (AFP) – Bangladesh will open the trial on Sunday of fugitive former prime minister Sheikh Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity related to the killings of protesters by police, ...
In a first, Bangladesh to broadcast ex-PM Sheikh Hasina’s trial live on TV
For the first time in the country’s history, Bangladesh’s tribunal has agreed to broadcast the formal hearing of the case against ex-PM Sheikh Hasina live on state television.
India’s self-proclaimed ‘history hunter’ is on a drive to salvage the past for future generations
Indian anthropologist Aditya Vij is an avid collector of artifacts from bygone eras and has dedicated his life to antiquities — from cameras to rusty typewriters to vintage radio sets.
New home prices in China rise on policy hope, private survey says
The average price of new homes across 100 cities in China climbed 0.30% in May, suggesting supportive policies could be yielding some effect, according to a private survey released by property researcher China Index Academy on Sunday.
New-look USWNT dominates China in international soccer friendly
The USWNT downed China, largely dominating a Saturday friendly that came with some signs that newer U.S. players are forging strong connections.
Ex-Goldman Sachs banker gets 2 years in prison for plot to fleece billions from Malaysia’s 1MDB fund
A former Goldman Sachs banker has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for his role in a $4.5 billion scheme to ransack a Malaysian state investment fund.
Malaysia, Uzbekistan strengthen legal ties
Malaysia and Uzbekistan will continue to strengthen friendly relations and bilateral cooperation in the field of law, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said (pic).