Iran’s long-standing plan to slash four zeros from its national currency is once again advancing through parliament, as the Economic Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Iranian parliament ...
Iran revives plan to remove four zeros from currency amid economic crisis
Iran has revived a shelved plan to remove four zeros from its national currency, the rial, in an effort to simplify transactions and restore public confidence amid spiraling inflation and sanctions ...
Vietnam’s proposed property gains tax alarms investors
HANOI: Vietnam's Finance Ministry has proposed a sweeping new tax regime that would impose a 10% to 20% levy on profits from real estate transactions, raising concerns among investors and experts who ...
Iran forms new defense council for handling affairs in wartime
The Iranian government announced Sunday that it had formed a new National Defense Council for handling the country's affairs in wartime in the war with Israel.
She started a pottery brand that feeds street kids in Vietnam – all because of a hotel cup she used on holiday
A beach holiday in Hoi An took an unexpected turn for this former teacher, inspiring her to start an ethical pottery brand that both supports Vietnamese women artisans and street kids who might ...
Vietnam veterans reunite after 58 years, recalling the daring rescue that defied orders
Today two Vietnam veterans that met in combat re-united after nearly 60 years apart.I made a promise, to the man upstairs. If he got me out, got me through this ...
Philippines eyes buying more defence equipment from India
As the Indian govt prepares to host Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, Manila has expressed interest in purchasing more defence equipment from India. Defence, security and maritime cooperation ...
Pakistan sentences 108 members of former PM Imran Khan’s party over 2023 protests
Khan has remained in jail since his arrest in 2023 which sparked the protests, and faces over 150 charges. He and his supporters claim that they are part of a broader crackdown to weaken his movement.
3 Terrorists Killed, Police Constable Dead In Firing In Pakistan
Three terrorists were killed and a police constable lost his life in an armed encounter in Bannu, Pakistan. Security forces responded swiftly to neutralize the threat in the region.
Pakistan backs Iran’s nuclear programme, sets $10 billion bilateral trade target
Pakistan and Iran also signed 12 agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to improve cooperation in areas including trade, agriculture, science and technology, innovation, communications, ...