Two people were killed in separate incidents in Afghanistan last week. Security offcials in Ghazni said the body of a man, who had gone missing, was found in Jaghori district.
Financial analyst loses nearly RM150,000 to fake investment scheme
A financial analyst was left devastated after losing his savings of RM147,350 to a fraudulent investment syndicate operating through a ...
Iran-US nuclear talks: What’s at stake?
In Rome, Iran and the United States have made slight progress in discussions regarding Iran's nuclear program, mediated by Oman. While disagreements persist over uranium enrichment, both sides express ...
How China Stands in the Way of a U.S.-Vietnam Trade Deal
Among dozens of countries that were hit with steep tariffs, Vietnam was among the most publicly willing to meet the demands of the Trump administration. But China is a sticking point.
Navigating the Complex Web of US-China Trade Relations and Technological Rivalry in 2025
That’s the nature of the beast,” Ray Dalio said in an interview with Fox News last week, summarizing the tension that characterizes today’s US-China trade and technology reality. As the world observes ...
Reviving Bangladesh’s banking sector: A race against time for innovation and reform
Vietnam provides a clear lesson: It reduced its NPL levels within five years after robust banking reforms in 2011 and revived private sector credit growth. Bangladesh has to be similarly politically ...
Long advantageous, Harvard’s China ties become a political liability
Harvard University's links to China, long an asset to the school, have become a liability as the Trump administration levels accusations that its campus is plagued by Beijing-backed influence ...
Pakistan’s Next Funding Review in Second Half of 2025, IMF Says
Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to fiscal consolidation and the International Monetary Fund will conduct its next funding review in the second half of this year, the multilateral agency said.
Indonesia to launch economic stimulus to boost consumption
Indonesia plans to announce economic stimulus measures on June 5 to boost economic activity and consumer purchasing power this quarter, a government spokesperson said on Saturday.
Indonesia faces calls to boost economy through more support for small businesses
Micro, small and medium enterprises account for over 60 per cent of Indonesia’s economy, and analysts say support for them is critical.