The Thai and Cambodian tariffs were announced along with updated rates for 65 other countries, including punitive 40 percent tariffs on Laos and Myanmar.
Sri Lanka’s top 100 brands increased in value to Rs559.4bn: Brand Finance
Sri Lanka’s 100 Most Valuable Brands have increased in value and now holds a combined brand value of LKR559.4 billion in 2025, according to the Sri Lanka 100 2025 ranking by Brand Finance, the world’s ...
Kazakhstan Expands Investor Services at Astana Financial Center
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s Investment Committee and Kazakh Invest national company launched a joint front office at the Astana International Financial Centre’s (AIFC) Expat Centre on July 30 to enhance ...
FinDev Canada, JICA and SMBC commit USD 215 million to HDBank to support local enterprises, gender equality and climate action in Vietnam
Canada's bilateral Development Finance Institution, FinDev Canada, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) announce the signing of a USD 215 ...
Sri Lanka to continue trade discussions with US after tariff relief – Finance Secretary
The United States has announced a reduction in the reciprocal tariff rate imposed on goods imported from Sri Lanka, lowering it from 30 percent to 20 percent ...
Mekong Capital-Backed F88 to Start Trading in Vietnam Next Week
Vietnamese finance company F88 Co., backed by Mekong Capital Ltd., will begin trading next week on the Unlisted Public Company Market, according to a statement on the Hanoi Stock Exchange’s website.
North Korea sent me abroad to be a secret IT worker. My wages funded the regime
In a rare interview, a former North Korean IT worker reveals the secret scheme raising funds for Kim Jong Un’s regime.
Vietnam eyes green growth: unlocking capital and talent for clean energy
With Vietnam’s commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050, the clean energy supply chain has become a strategic frontier. Vietnamese enterprises now face a significant opportunity to deepen their role ...
Rewired by China: How Nepal’s EV Surge Exposes India’s Decay
Nepal’s EV surge, powered by Chinese technology and domestic hydropower, has displaced India’s industrial influence and exposed weaknesses in Delhi’s regional strategy. While it marks a shift in ...
US cuts tariffs on Bangladesh to 20% after talks
The United States has slashed its tariff rate on goods from Bangladesh to 20 percent, a significant reduction from the previous 35 percent, after a final round of intense negotiations in Washington.