Saudi Arabia is actively seeking critical minerals such as copper and lithium to develop its battery and EV manufacturing sector.
Aid chief says US aid pause ‘disastrous’ for Afghanistan
The head of a major humanitarian organisation said U.S. President Donald Trump's order to halt foreign aid for 90 days would have immediate and disastrous consequences in Afghanistan where relief ...
‘Vietnam poised to become financial hub like Switzerland, Singapore’: analyst
Vietnam has the potential to establish itself as an international financial hub by fostering digital asset development, similar to Switzerland, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates, an analyst has ...
Turkey Opposition Leader to Stand Trial for Inciting Public Hatred
Turkey Opposition Leader to Stand Trial for Inciting Public Hatred ISTANBUL (Reuters) - A Turkish court late on Tuesday ordered far-right Victory Party leader Umit Ozdag be held in custody pending trial on charges of inciting public hatred through social ...
China orders pay cap at state-owned financial firms, sources say
China is set to impose a 1 million yuan ($137,309) cap on the annual income of staff at central government-owned financial institutions, three sources said, expanding a campaign against excess against ...
Trump says new 10% tariff on China could come by Feb. 1, repeating November pledge
Markets were cautiously optmistic after Trump took a lighter approach to China on Monday. That sentiment lasted a day.
Philippines Roundup: Miss Tourism International, Trump presidency, death penalty for corruption
Host of Miss Tourism International The Philippines announced on January 22 that the Southeast Asian nation is set to host the prestigious Miss Tourism International pageant in November 2025.
Fugitive Alleged Cyber-fraud ‘Boss’ Charged With Money Laundering in Philippines
Huang Zhiyang was already facing human trafficking charges for allegedly running compounds where people were forced to carry out online scams.
Japan Inc will struggle to follow SoftBank’s lead and go big with Trump
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son's plan to invest billions in AI in the United States shows one way to handle the new Trump administration: go big and deal with the details later.
Bangladesh Court Acquits Khaleda Zia In 10 Year-old Sabotage Case
A court in Bangladesh acquitted BNP Chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia on Wednesday in a sabotage case filed in the southeastern Cumilla district 10 years ago.Additional District and Se ...