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.
Japan Post loses trucking license for 2,500 trucks for 5 years
The transport ministry’s Kanto District Transport Bureau in Yokohama issued a notice revoking Japan Post Co.'s general transport license under the Trucking Business Law on June 25 for failure to ...
‘Conspiracy Unveiled’! Ex-Nagad Leaders Cleared as Bangladesh Fintech Politics Come Under Scrutiny
In a significant turn of events, Bangladesh's Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has withdrawn all charges against former Nagad executives - Managing Director Tanvir A Mishuk and Executive Director Md ...