An Iranian senior official has expressed readiness to assist Tajikistan in establishing a commodity exchange and developing its securities market.
Bangladesh Cement Industry Report 2025: Market Size & Forecast by Value and Volume Across 80+ Market Segments by Products, Distribution Channel, Market Share, Import/Export …
Bangladesh's cement market growth is fueled by public infrastructure projects, despite challenges like inflation and import dependency. Opportunities exist in localizing supply chains, diversifying ...
Appointment of new Deputy Governors of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka
In terms of the provisions in the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, No. 16 of 2023, Hon. Minister of Finance, as recommended by the Governing Board, has appointed Dr. C Amarasekara, Assistant Governor, ...
Trump dangles ‘big as you get’ carrot in bid to tempt Kim and jump-start new North Korea talks
President Trump floats sanctions relief for North Korea denuclearization as Secretary of State Marco Rubio maintains focus on nuclear disarmament policy.
Australia’s Lynas to Build New Heavy Rare-Earths Plant in Malaysia
Lynas Rare Earths will build a new heavy rare-earth separation facility in Malaysia to meet demand from buyers looking to source the critical minerals from outside of China.
US Treasury gets currency intervention disclosure commitments from Thailand, Malaysia
The U.S. Treasury on Tuesday said Thailand and Malaysia have agreed to regularly disclose any interventions in the foreign exchange market undertaken by their central banks. Both Thailand and Malaysia committed to report interventions on at least a semi-annual basis,
Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks end with ‘no workable solution’
The talks were aimed at reaching lasting peace between the two countries after dozens were killed along their border in recent violence.
Iraq says 185 antiquities seized in Britain as clampdown on looted heritage widens
The Iraqi cultural attache in London formally informed the ministry about the seizure of the 185 artifacts. Archaeological experts subsequently confirmed their Iraqi origin.
US calls on Iraq to disarm militias, what’s at stake?
With heavy pressure from two opposing forces, it remains to be seen what Iraq’s response to Rubio’s call for disarmament will be. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Iraqi Prime Minister ...
Iran demands Israel’s richest man pay $170 million after seizing cargo ship linked to him
The Revolutionary Guards, the ideological arm of Iran's military, intercepted the MSC Aries in April of 2024 and detained its 25 international crew members.