By Saeed Shah and Ariba Shahid ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -The Asian Development Bank will fund upgrades to part of Pakistan's creaking railway system, replacing China, after prolonged delays in securing ...
India buying more weapons than necessary, claims Pakistan; says this is a ‘serious threat to security’
According to Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan, India's pursuit of defence capabilities exceeds its security requirements. He claimed that this weapons buildup is posing a threat to the ...
An eye on Pakistan, Bangladesh and China
Bangladesh, Pakistan and China have stepped up high-level engagements this week, signalling renewed diplomatic and security cooperation across the region. Bangladesh’s Chief of Army Staff, General ...
The Real Reason India and China Are Mending Ties
The rapprochement is not about Trump's tariffs, but easing tensions on the disputed Himalayan border, writes Harsh V. Pant.
China Puts On Show of Force in Disputed Waters Amid High Tensions
Analysts said the display is part of Beijing's efforts to project strength after an August 11 collision that damaged a coast guard vessel.
Starbucks expects non-binding bids for China business within two weeks, sources say
Starbucks has asked a short-listed group of potential bidders to submit non-binding bids for a stake in its China business within the next two weeks, two people with knowledge of the matter said.
Vietnam set to pilot five licensed digital asset exchanges
Regulators are set to launch a scheme allowing more than one exchange, opening the door for domestic players in digital finance.
Tokenised prospects within a new financial order
Dada Zhuang, chief business officer of digital asset group MEXC Vietnam, shared her perspective with VIR’s Vy Vy on trust-building mechanisms and ecosystem priorities needed to elevate Vietnam’s ...
Financial forum studies conglomerates
The Financial Sector Forum (FSF) concluded its fourth Financial Conglomerate Supervisory College, an initiative aimed at strengthening the monitoring of ...
Philippine Property Billionaire Manuel Villar’s $24 Billion Conundrum
In an unaudited financial report released in March, Villar Land booked a massive of $24 billion in revaluation gains, which was rejected by Punongbayan & Araullo, its external auditor.