South Korea and Vietnam will pledge deeper economic and strategic cooperation when their leaders hold a summit on Monday as the former Cold War-era foes seek to leverage their business ties to ...
Little offered to Vietnam farmers displaced for $1.5 billion Trump golf club
While some see opportunity, many of the farmers are elderly and fear they will struggle to find alternative livelihoods in Vietnam's vibrant economy.
Bangladesh dengue deaths top 100, August could be worse
Bangladesh is experiencing a surge in dengue cases and deaths, with health experts warning that August could bring an even more severe outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease if urgent action is not ...
‘Will take half the world down with us’: Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir makes nuclear threat from US soil
Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir is visiting Washington for the second time since the four-day conflict with India.
Is Pakistan’s Second Chance in the Tribal Areas Slipping Away?
In 2018, Pakistan overhauled the status and governance of FATAs. Yet the area remains socio-economically disadvantaged and violence is surging.
Indonesia urges diplomacy as Malaysia resumes claim to Ambalat
Regardless of ongoing talks over the disputed maritime area, the two countries see eye to eye on codeveloping Ambalat for resources.
‘China issue is a little bit more complicated’: JD Vance sparks double-talk row over India tariffs
After hitting India with a steep tariff hike over its Russian oil imports, US President Donald Trump is now weighing whether to aim the same economic firepower at China — a move his vice president admits would be far more complicated and politically ...
China’s CATL suspends operations at major lithium mine, seeks new license
Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology said on Monday it had suspended production at a major lithium mine after its license expired, sparking a surge in lithium futures and miners' share prices.
China Reshuffles Soy Trade to Counter Local Glut and US Tensions
China has long worried about its shortage of soybeans, solidifying its status as the world’s biggest buyer to the benefit of farmers from the US to Brazil. But as its economy slackens, the country is quietly reshaping trade in the oilseed’s products.
Singapore raises salary limits for foreign skilled workers looking for work visa
Singapore has announced that the minimum qualifying wage for skilled foreign workers would be increased starting next month.