27 December 2009 The World Bank and the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation (MOPIC) signed an official agreement in which the World Bank has committed to provide a grant of $923,742 to ...
U.S. Resumes Infrastructure Funding for Key Projects in Nepal
The United States has decided to resume funding two major infrastructure projects in Nepal, initially put on hold due to a foreign aid suspension by President Donald Trump. The $500 million Millennium ...
BAT Malaysia 2Q earnings up 40%
Bhd (BAT Malaysia) is ready to navigate any new challenges from new laws and regulations that will be enacted this year.
BAT Malaysia 2Q earnings up 40%
Bhd (BAT Malaysia) is ready to navigate any new challenges from new laws and regulations that will be enacted this year.
Exclusive-Trump team hears pitches on access to Myanmar’s rare earths
The Trump administration has heard competing proposals that would significantly alter longstanding U.S. policy toward Myanmar, with the aim of diverting its vast supplies of rare earth minerals away ...
Bangladesh sees sharp drop in bank deposits over scams, mergers: Report
Bangladesh's banking sector is now witnessing a reversal in deposit growth, as total deposits shrink in the wake of widespread corruption and soaring loan defaults in several banks, according to the ...
U.S., China launch new trade talks to ease tensions
U.S. and Chinese officials meet in Stockholm to extend a tariff pause and ease trade tensions. Talks could lead to a Trump-Xi summit later this year.
Pakistan, US reaffirm positive relations
The Finance Minister expressed appreciation for the longstanding support extended by the United States towards Pakistan's economic development. He particularly lauded the continued US support for ...
Cambodia and Thailand agree to ‘immediate and unconditional ceasefire’
The two sides held peace talks in Malaysia after US President Trump suggested he would not resume trade talks if hostilities continued.
US increased urges ‘increased caution’ for travelers to Thailand, Cambodia
The State Department raised both advisories to Level 2 on July 25, citing the “risk of unrest” in Thailand and crime and landmines in Cambodia.