TOKYO—The Bank of Japan halved its growth forecast for the Japanese economy as U.S. tariffs begin to bite, highlighting how President Trump’s efforts to rewire U.S. trade are hitting economies around ...
Bangladesh settles decades-old US power firm’s lawsuit for $20m
Bangladesh made a mistake by not appointing legal counsel when the company went for arbitration in 1999, says Adviser Fouzul ...
US Urges India, Pakistan to De-Escalate Amid Fears of Clash
The US urged India and Pakistan to work together to de-escalate tensions and avoid an expected clash, after militants last week killed dozens of people in the Indian-controlled portion of the disputed ...
Cheap parcels from China will no longer be duty-free. Here’s what it means for buyers and sellers
The expiration of the so-called de minimis rule that has allowed as many as 4 million low-value parcels to come into the U.S. every day — mostly from China — is also forcing businesses that have built their models on sourcing production in China to rethink their practices in order to keep their costs down.
Crypto industry descends on Dubai as Trump euphoria recedes
Crypto enthusiasts descended on Dubai on Wednesday, gathering under the Gulf's scorching sun and hoping the industry's buoyant mood can keep going despite signs the euphoria around Donald Trump's ...
Crypto industry descends on Dubai as Trump euphoria recedes
Crypto enthusiasts descended on Dubai on Wednesday, gathering under the Gulf's scorching sun and hoping the industry's buoyant mood can keep going despite signs the euphoria around Donald Trump's ...
UAE waives late registration fines for corporate tax filers
The UAE has waived late registration fines for corporate taxpayers and certain exempt persons who failed to register with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) within the deadline. The cabinet decision ...
Kazakhstan, AIIB Mobilize Finance to Bridge Infrastructure Gap
The session opened with remarks by Konstantin Limitovskiy, a chief investment officer at AIIB, who joined virtually to reaffirm Kazakhstan’s strategic importance in the bank’s portfolio. He noted that ...
EPF, Khazanah, PNB among GLICs adopting RM3,100 living wage to ensure employees earn above national threshold, says Finance Minister
Government-linked investment companies (GLICs) have collectively implemented a living wage policy, ensuring all permanent Malaysian employees now earn ...
S. Korea designates Yeosu as ‘industrial crisis response area’ to support petrochemical firms
South Korea has designated the southwestern city of Yeosu as an "industrial crisis response area" to help the ailing regional economy amid a slump in the petrochemical industry based in the area, the ...