Canada's bilateral Development Finance Institution, FinDev Canada, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) announce the signing of a USD 215 ...
Sri Lanka to continue trade discussions with US after tariff relief – Finance Secretary
The United States has announced a reduction in the reciprocal tariff rate imposed on goods imported from Sri Lanka, lowering it from 30 percent to 20 percent ...
Mekong Capital-Backed F88 to Start Trading in Vietnam Next Week
Vietnamese finance company F88 Co., backed by Mekong Capital Ltd., will begin trading next week on the Unlisted Public Company Market, according to a statement on the Hanoi Stock Exchange’s website.
North Korea sent me abroad to be a secret IT worker. My wages funded the regime
In a rare interview, a former North Korean IT worker reveals the secret scheme raising funds for Kim Jong Un’s regime.
Vietnam eyes green growth: unlocking capital and talent for clean energy
With Vietnam’s commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050, the clean energy supply chain has become a strategic frontier. Vietnamese enterprises now face a significant opportunity to deepen their role ...
Rewired by China: How Nepal’s EV Surge Exposes India’s Decay
Nepal’s EV surge, powered by Chinese technology and domestic hydropower, has displaced India’s industrial influence and exposed weaknesses in Delhi’s regional strategy. While it marks a shift in ...
US cuts tariffs on Bangladesh to 20% after talks
The United States has slashed its tariff rate on goods from Bangladesh to 20 percent, a significant reduction from the previous 35 percent, after a final round of intense negotiations in Washington.
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq to face trial in Bangladesh
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq is set to face trial later this month over corruption allegations in Bangladesh. The former minister is accused of illegally receiving land in Bangladesh as part of a wider ...
‘Diplomatic victory’ or risky deal? US tariff cut for Bangladesh stirs debate
Bangladesh has secured a reduction in US import tariffs on its goods, a move viewed by many, including the interim government, as a “major diplomatic victory”. Others, however, have questioned the ...
Bangladesh Mocks India Over Better Deal in Trump Tariff Regime
Bangladesh was given a 20 per cent tariff rate, from the previously declared 37% after hectic negotiations. The Yunus regime is happy that it is lower compared to its key apparel-sector competitors ...