Vietnam is planning financial centers with special real estate policies, including longer land leases and relaxed foreign ownership rules. The proposals aim to attract global investors but face ...
‘India not just adopting AI, but defining its governance’: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, on Saturday said that India is not just leading in Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption but also shaping how it is governed.
Buffett says Berkshire will continue to increase investment in Japan trading houses
"Over time, you will likely see Berkshire's ownership of all five increase somewhat," Buffett said in his annual letter to shareholders. The Japanese names in Berkshire's portfolio are Itochu, ...
Bangladesh Shipping Corporation to buy South Korean container vessels for $330.3 million
A concept paper has been signed with Korea’s Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF), which is currently conducting a feasibility study.
Directors’ Guild Bangladesh elects new leaders
Shahiduzzaman Selim has officially been elected president of the Directors' Guild for the 2025-27 term, securing 271 votes, while Faridul Hasan claimed the general secretary position with 222 votes ...
India-Bangladesh freight train services resume on Radhikapur-Birol route after 9-month halt
Passenger and freight train services between India and Bangladesh were suspended in July last year due to political instability in Bangladesh.
No passengers, no planes, no benefits. Pakistan’s newest airport is a bit of a mystery
GWADAR, Pakistan (AP) — With no passengers and no planes, Pakistan’s newest and most expensive airport is a bit of a mystery. Entirely financed by China to the tune of $240 million, it’s anyone’s ...
Development projects not rewarding locals in Pakistan city of Gwadar
Located in the coastal city of Gwadar and completed in October 2024, the airport is a stark contrast to the impoverished, restive southwestern Balochistan province around it.
China accuses Australia of ‘hyping’ Chinese naval drills
China defence ministry spokesperson Wu Qian said on Sunday that Australian complaints over recent Chinese live-fire naval drills in international waters between Australia and New Zealand were "hyped ...
Six elephants killed after passenger train collides with wild herd in Sri Lanka
Six wild elephants were killed when a passenger train collided with a herd near a wildlife sanctuary in Sri Lanka, a wildlife official said on Thursday.