Vietnam is among the most cost-competitive locations on the global industrial map, despite a 70 per cent increase in rents, according to Cushman & Wakefield. ( read original story ...)
IMF Rejects Pakistan’s Subsidised Power Tariffs Plan
IMF rejects Pakistan’s subsidised power tariffs plan, cautioning it could disrupt the power market and worsen existing sector challenges. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar Junta Blacklists 200 Firms for Dodging Hard Currency Grab
Exporters are being punished for failing to deposit their earnings in junta-controlled banks and exchanging 25 percent of them at the derisory official exchange rate.
Thailand’s 50 Richest 2025: Collective Wealth Led By The Red Bull Family Jumps 11% To Cross $170 Billion
Thailand’s economy is growing at a slower-than-expected pace amid trade tensions and mounting political uncertainty.
As Thailand does U-turn on legal cannabis, businesses scramble to survive
Government says decriminalisation fueled social ills, but producers argue new rules will only push industry underground.
Wealth Of Thailand’s 50 Richest On Forbes List Rises Over 11% To $170.5 Billion
The combined wealth of tycoons on the 2025 Forbes list of Thailand’s 50 Richest rose more than 11% to US$170.5 billion.
Trump didn’t just cut a deal with Vietnam — he was targeting China, too
President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Hanoi that would levy 20% on imports and a 40% tariff on transshipment from Vietnam.
Bangladesh to push for tariff cuts in USTR talks in Washington today
Bangladesh has also been engaged in negotiations to sign a tariff agreement with the US. The meeting between Bangladesh and the USTR is scheduled to be held today in Washington DC in American standard ...
The Crypto Riches of Trump: Valued at $10 Billion, Tied to… Pakistan?
Since returning to the White House, Donald Trump's net worth has surged, reportedly exceeding $10 billion, largely due to his investments in cryptocurrency and stocks. Here's a look into his crypto ...
India’s Services Sector Activity Surges To 10-Month High In June: Report
The growth in India's services sector activity surged to a 10-month high in June, driven by robust demand in both the domestic and export markets, according to an HSBC survey released on Thursday.