North Korean leader Kim Jong Un promised to build at least 25,000 homes over the next five years as citizens begin an 80-day campaign to achieve economic goals despite growing crises, state media said ... ( read original story ...)
Indian nationals and over 50 entities sanctioned by US for aiding Iran’s energy exports
Two Indian nationals among others and over 50 entities have been hit with US sanctions for helping Iran export oil and LPG, as Washington targets Tehran’s global energy trade network. ( read original story ...)
China’s property slump this year is looking much worse than expected, S&P says
China's real estate market is on track to drop more than previously expected this year due to the lack of government support, S&P Global Ratings said. ( read original story ...)
Bursa Malaysia ends morning session lower ahead of Budget 2026
Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower, tracking the weaker performance across regional markets, as investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of the Budget 2026 announcement this evening.
Uzbekistan And U.S. Tech Giants Explore New Digital Collaboration Opportunities
Uzbekistan And U.S. Tech Giants Explore New Digital Collaboration Opportunities. TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, October 9. Minister of Digital Technologies Sherzod Shermatov held a meeting with a delegation ...
Saudi Private Sector Drafts Report on Challenges in Contesting Pandemic-Era Violations
The Saudi private sector is preparing a comprehensive report identifying the difficulties businesses face when contesting violations through the government’s Efaa platform, including fines imposed ...
US Firm in Talks to Import LNG via to Iraq by 2026
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Electricity, Eng. Ziyad Ali Fadel, met with a senior delegation from U.S.-based Excelerate Energy to discuss plans for importing and processing liquefied natural gas ...
Bosch BGSW marks 15 years of growth and innovation in Vietnam
Bosch Global Software Technologies Company Limited (BGSW Vietnam) celebrated its 15th anniversary on Oct. 6, recognizing its role as an important software development center for the Bosch Group.
BSP sees short-lived slowdown despite business sentiment cooling in Philippines
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' Eli Remolona explains the fourth straight rate-cut, citing corruption in flood control projects as a key factor behind the surprise move.
Indonesia’s waste-to-energy plan for 33 cities may require $5.5 billion in funding, minister says
Indonesia's plan to build waste-to-energy projects in 33 cities across the country may require around 91 trillion rupiah ($5.49 billion) in funding, investment minister Rosan Roeslani told reporters ...