Bank Alfalah Ltd. has received initial regulatory approvals to move ahead with a potential sale of its operations in Afghanistan to Ghazanfar Bank, ...
Iraq to nationalise West Qurna 2 oilfield operations, government says
The Iraqi cabinet has approved nationalising the petroleum operations in the West Qurna 2 oil field, in accordance with the provisions of a service contract signed with Russia's Lukoil, the government ...
China’s Threat to Block Rare Earths Has Put Japan on High Alert
Tokyo is concerned at signs that Beijing may be laying the groundwork to restrict access to the metals vital to manufacturing.
Unilever to divest Indonesia tea business SariWangi
Unilever has agreed to sell its SariWangi tea business in Indonesia to local drinks and snacks producer Savoria Kreasi Rasa, a subsidiary of FMCG company Savoria. A regulatory filing published ...
Unilever to divest Indonesia tea business SariWangi
Unilever has agreed to sell its SariWangi tea business in Indonesia to local drinks and snacks producer Savoria Kreasi Rasa, a subsidiary of FMCG company Savoria. A regulatory filing published ...
Indonesia rolls out policy to protect domestic cotton sector
The tariff will be applied on top of existing import duties, including preferred tariffs under international trade agreements and most-favored-nation rates.
Indian chemical sector’s aspirations will face roadblocks
India’s heavy reliance on imported feedstocks contributed to a $31 billion trade deficit in 2023, the report notes. To achieve the country’s goal of becoming a leading chemical manufacturer and ...
Philippines evacuates 3,000 villagers after volcano activity raises alert level
The Philippines has evacuated nearly 3,000 villagers in a permanent danger zone on the foothills of the Mayon Volcano after officials raised the alert level due to recent activity.
Japan condemns China’s dual-use export ban as rare earth curbs loom
Japan called China's ban on dual-use exports for its military "absolutely unacceptable" on Wednesday, amid a looming threat of broader curbs on vital rare earths in an escalating dispute between ...
Bangladesh bans IPL broadcasts after one of its star cricketers is dropped by team
India and Bangladesh have been locked in an escalating spiral of geopolitical and diplomatic tensions since the summer of 2024 when a mass uprising toppled the government of Sheikh Hasina and sent her