For the past two years, Chinese officials unleashed major fiscal and monetary stimulus after disappointing data in the final quarters. This time around, Beijing has fewer options.
Tensions flare as Chinese and Philippine ships collide near disputed shoal in South China Sea
A coast guard statement said more than 10 Philippine government ships coming from various directions entered the waters around the shoal, which is called Huangyan island in Chinese. It said it ...
Yemen’s National Museum Damaged by Israeli Air Strikes
The National Museum of Yemen was damaged last Wednesday during a series of Israeli airstrikes on the country's capital, Sanaa, according to the Houthi Ministry of Culture. ( read original story ...)
Saudi govt takes measures to stabilise real estate market: report
Saudi Arabia's bold measures to stabilise the real estate market, including the amendment of the Idle Land Tax law, providing subsidised land plots in Riyadh, are expected to increase supply and price ... ( read original story ...)
They hadn’t planned on buying property. Then came kids and a tiny house in the Philippines.
Dmitrii Stepanov always figured it made more sense to rent and invest than to buy a house. "But kids change everything," he told Business Insider. ( read original story ...)
India’s Startup Reset: From Governance Woes to Disciplined Growth
The Bain India VC Report 2025 highlights a shift: venture funding jumped to USD 13.7 billion in 2024, a 1.4 times increase over the previous year, while deal volumes grew 45 per cent. Yet, nearly all ...
India eyeing Bangladesh’s top spot with perks for recycling dying ships
Exclusive insights on India's shipbreaking industry incentives to compete with Bangladesh and Pakistan, boosting global market standing.
US Imposes Sanctions on Sudan’s Finance Minister & Militia Over Iran ties | Firstpost Africa
The United States has imposed new targeted sanctions on Sudan's Finance Minister, Gebreil Ibrahim, and the pro-army militia Al-Baraa Bin Malik Brigade (BBMB). The move comes as Washington accuses both ...
Vietnam says minister met LSE, FTSE Russell officials on market upgrade
Vietnam's finance minister met officials from the London Stock Exchange and FTSE Russell to discuss a potential upgrade for the country's stock market status, the government said on Tuesday. "Vietnam ...
Vietnam says minister met LSE, FTSE Russell officials on market upgrade
Vietnam's finance minister met officials from the London Stock Exchange and FTSE Russell to discuss a potential upgrade for the country's stock market status, the government said on Tuesday. "Vietnam ...