As Bangladesh inches closer to its long-anticipated graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category in November ...
Bangladesh explores advanced air defence options at London summit
Bangladesh has dispatched a high-level military delegation to London to assess potential air defence system acquisitions amid rising regional tensions.
South Asia Watch: Bangladesh Interim Govt Undermines Army, Risks Foreign Militarisation at Border
Analysts emphasise that a professionally autonomous and cohesive Bangladesh Army is vital for South Asian stability. With increased regional instability, notably Myanmar-linked insurgencies and ...
Indonesia ready to deepen partnership with MSG
Indonesia is ready to enhance cooperation in strategic sectors with Pacific nations under the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG), Deputy Foreign Minister
Thailand moves to recriminalise cannabis, shaking $1 bln industry
Thailand's government is moving to recriminalise cannabis, plunging into limbo an industry estimated to be worth over $1 billion that has boomed since the substance was taken off the country's ...
Why Israel’s stocks are hitting record highs during its war with Iran
Israelis are dealing with falling missiles, business closures, and trips to bomb shelters, yet the country's stocks and currency are crushing it.
Toyota Motor Philippines remains bullish in 2025
Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) expressed confidence in sustaining its growth momentum in 2025, citing robust government support for the automotive ...
‘The time to act is now’ Cebu business leaders warn: Adopt AI or risk losing out
As artificial intelligence (AI) accelerates its disruption of industries worldwide, business leaders in Cebu have been urged to move decisively or risk being rendered obsolete.
Japan’s inflation has been above target for over 3 years, but where is the BOJ?
It has stayed put despite headline and core inflation running above its target of 2% since April 2022, and despite headline inflation's two-year high of 4% in January. So-called "core-core" inflation ...
Japan Post stripped of truck transport business license
The transport ministry revoked Japan Post's general truck transport business license on Wednesday, in response to the company's improper roll calls to conduct alcohol and other checks on its drivers.