China cheered a new framework to defuse trade tensions with the US after two days of intense negotiation, calling on both countries to adhere to the agreement and maintain dialogue to stabilize ties.
Vietnam launches first phase of emissions trading scheme
Vietnam has formally launched the pilot phase of an emissions trading scheme aimed at encouraging three major industrial sectors to cut the amount of carbon dioxide they produce, the government said ...
Explained: Impeachment case against Philippines Vice-President Sara Duterte
Sara Duterte was impeached by the lower house for a number of accusations, including large-scale corruption and plotting to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The daughter of former president ...
Japan remains cautious on tariff impact in June econ report
Japan's government reiterated its warning on the risks from U.S. tariffs on economic growth, saying in a monthly report on Wednesday that the potential impact on corporate profits needed attention.
Japan urged to use gloomier population forecasts after plunge in births
Japan must stop being overly optimistic about how quickly its population is going to shrink, economists have warned, as births plunge at a pace far ahead of core estimates. Japan this month said there ...
Japan’s shift to cashless society prods BOJ call for payment innovation
Bank of Japan officials are ramping up calls to keep pace with rapid developments around digital currencies that may accelerate a shift to cashless payments in a country better known for its belief ...
Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus Accused Of ‘Mob Rule’ Amid Fierce London Protests Demanding Him To ‘Go Back’
Bangladesh Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus faces protests in London; demonstrators demand resignation, citing human rights violations.
Starlink faces steep climb in India’s rural internet market, says BNP Paribas
Kunal Vora, Head of India Equity Research at BNP Paribas, says Starlink’s opportunity in India remains niche, given the country’s strong fiber and mobile network coverage. He says the high cost of ...
India ‘hopeful’ of reaching deal with US before Trump’s tariff deadline
Delhi is "hopeful" of reaching a trade agreement with the US before the 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs ends on 9 July, India's foreign minister has said.
BYD vows timely supplier payments as China scrutinizes automakers
Several government-backed automakers also pledged to standardize bill payment for suppliers to 60 days.