Structural reforms, deregulation and a cohesive national vision are needed to help Thailand navigate an increasingly volatile global landscape, prominent figures from government, industry and academia ...
India ranks among top world’s most equal societies, says World Bank report: What does it mean?
India has emerged as one of the most equal societies globally, with a Gini Index of 25.5, according to the latest data from the World Bank.
India ranks among top world’s most equal societies, says World Bank report: What does it mean?
India has emerged as one of the most equal societies globally, with a Gini Index of 25.5, according to the latest data from the World Bank.
India now among world’s most equal nations, ahead of US and China: World Bank
The World Bank's Spring 2025 Poverty and Equity Brief reports that 171 million Indians were lifted out of extreme poverty between 2011 and 2023.
Iraq’s top court to resume work after president retires amid controversy
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s top court was set to resume work Monday after nine judges who had tendered their resignations in recent weeks returned to work following the retirement of the court’s president ...
Iraq Power Grid Suffers Capacity Cut as Iran Gas Supply Slumps
Iraq’s electricity grid lost around 15% of its generation capacity after gas supplies from neighboring Iran were more than halved on Tuesday, highlighting the country’s vulnerability to energy shocks ...
What’s Behind South Korea’s Surging New Births?
Births have risen for 10 consecutive months, but the world's lowest fertility rate remains far below replacement levels.
South Korea’s presidential advisor to fly to Washington ahead of tariff deadline
He will meet with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and other senior officials. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Myanmar armed groups rebuff junta’s “cooperation” appeal
Myanmar's ruling junta on Saturday made a rare call for the armed groups it is fighting to cooperate with it ahead of a slated election, an invitation anti-coup forces swiftly rejected.
Analysis-China’s intense EV rivalry tests Thailand’s local production goals
By Chayut Setboonsarng and Thanadech StaporncharnchaiBANGKOK (Reuters) -Hyper-competition in China's electric vehicle sector is spilling over to its biggest market in Asia, Thailand, as smaller players struggle to compete with dominant BYD,