Top diplomats from Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan have met in Kabul to boost political and economic cooperation ...
Two data center MoUs signed at Korea-Vietnam Business Forum
Two data center memoranda of understanding (MoU) were signed at the Korea-Vietnam Business Forum last week South Korean conglomerate Samsung signed an MoU with Vietnamese telecom provider CMC, ...
US-Asean Business Council leads largest-ever delegation to Manila
THE US-Asean Business Council (USABC) successfully held its 2025 Philippines Business Mission—its annual flagship business-to-government engagement program—from August 11 to 14. With a total of 35 US ...
Bangladesh Bank dissolves Premier Bank board, appoints new directors
Central bank’s acting spokesperson Mohammad Shahriar Siddiqui confirmed the development to The Business Standard today (19 August).
Japan exports clock steepest plunge in more than four years, dropping by a more than expected 2.6%
The trade readings come after Japan reported its second-quarter GDP figures, which saw the country beat expectations as net exports drove growth.
Japan, Sweden say they’re ready to contribute to security guarantees for Ukraine
European leaders have accelerated negotiations on security guarantees for Ukraine in recent weeks, responding to President Volodymyr Zelensky's request for binding assurances that Russia will not ...
Vikramjit back in Netherlands squad for Bangladesh T20Is
Vikramjit Singh is one of three players poised to make a return into the Netherlands squad for their three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, to be held later this month. The left-handed opener ...
‘Misplaced’: India dismisses Dhaka’s claim of illegal Awami activities; calls for free and fair election in Bangladesh
Dhaka has accused the banned Awami League, led by former PM Sheikh Hasina, of operating from Indian soil and warned of potential diplomatic fallout, while New Delhi has dismissed the concerns as ‘misp ...
Pakistan’s financial capital Karachi hit by torrential rain and flooding
Pakistan declared a public holiday in Karachi as the financial capital braced for more rain on Wednesday, after the arrival of the annual monsoon season left at least seven people dead and caused ...
Pakistan issues flood alert for southern districts as rescuers search for missing in the northwest
Pakistan has issued a flood alert for some southern districts, warning of torrential rains, as rescue teams continued searching for missing people in the northwest, where severe floods have killed hun ...