Iraq is still haggling over its 2025 budget, more than six months after it was supposed to take effect. The delay is due to oil price fluctuations caused by US president Donald Trump’s planned ...
Iraq details Baghdad Airport PPP project, seeks global operator to invest $400M+
Iraq's Ministry of Transport unveils details of the Baghdad Int'l Airport PPP project. Bids close Sept 2025 for a $400M+ investment to upgrade & operate the airport.
Japan, South Korea seek to negotiate on tariffs before August deadline
By Jeff Mason and Leika Kihara WASHINGTON/TOKYO (Reuters) -Powerhouse Asian economies Japan and South Korea said on Tuesday they would try to negotiate with the U.S. to soften the impact of sharply ...
All Iraqi government institutions now using e-payment systems, says official
Iraq's government institutions have all shifted to electronic payment & collection systems to boost transparency & fight corruption, with wide public & private sector adoption.
Myanmar’s military junta threatens global heavy rare earths supply
The majority of these minerals are sourced from the Kachin region, which has been embroiled in a civil war since the military coup in 2021.
Bangladesh expects positive outcome from tariff talks with USTR: Finance Adviser
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday expressed optimism about securing a better outcome in the one-to-one negotiation with the United States Trade Representative (USTR) following US ...
Thailand Confident of Lowering US Tariff With Trade Offers
Thailand remains optimistic about securing a lower tariff rate than the 36% levy announced by President Donald Trump, based on its offer to reduce import tax on most US goods to zero, Finance Minister ...
Salehuddin hopes to get better results in meeting with US on tariff
DHAKA, July 8, 2025 (BSS) - Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed today expressed his high optimism to get a much better result during the one-to-one negotiation meeting with the USTR in the USA.
Trump tariffs live updates: Trump sets tariff rates on Japan, S Korea in letter spree; China vows payback
China warned President Trump on Tuesday against restarting trade tensions and that it will hit back at countries that make deals with the US to exclude China from supply chains. Last month, the US and China agreed on a trade framework to ease tensions,
Indian textile stocks surge up to 15%: US imposes 35% tariff on Bangladesh
Indian textile stocks jump up to 15% after US tariffs hit Bangladesh—track the latest gains and market reactions now!