ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economy recorded a growth rate of 2.7% during the fiscal year 2024–25, exceeding earlier projections, according to the latest report issued by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), ... ( read original story ...)
India’s recent trade deals with UAE, Switzerland, and now UK marks policy shift: GTRI
India's recent trade deals with UAE, Switzerland, and now with United Kingdom marks a significant shift in its approach to free trade agreements (FTAs) as India is gradually opening up sensitive areas ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia announces $6.4 billion in Syria investments
DAMASCUS, July 24 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia announced $6.4 billion of investments in Syria on Thursday, reflecting the kingdom's deepening ties with interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa's government as it seeks to rebuild Syria after a 14-year civil war.
Iraq PM inaugurates gas projects that aid plan to stop flaring
A dry gas unit at the Basra Gas Liquefaction Plant will add 170mln standard cubic feet per day of gas and 1,000 metric tons per day of LPG ...
US lifts sanctions on Myanmar junta allies after general’s letter to Trump
The US has lifted sanctions on key allies of Myanmar's junta, just weeks after the military chief praised Donald Trump and asked for economic relief. This comes as Myanmar seeks lower tariffs and ...
Exclusive Interview: “Arada” Aims to Retain Thailand’s Position as World’s Top Tapioca Exporter
The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) under the supervision of the Ministry of Commerce is gearing up to host the World Tapioca Conference 2025 (WTC 2025) in Bangkok, positioning Thailand firmly on ...
Vietnam durian exports to China rebound on better quality control
Vietnam’s durian exports to China have shown signs of recovery as exporters improve compliance with that country’s quality standards.
DICT, Tech for Good Institute convene roundtable on the Future of Work in the Philippines
Policymakers, industry leaders, academics, and civil society representatives convened yesterday at the Philippines Roundtable on New Models of Work, hosted by a regional think tank, the Tech for Good ...
Why Bangladesh’s capital market is poised for a bull run
As Bangladesh emerges from years of economic turbulence, a rare alignment of factors is setting the stage for its capital market to roar back to life. From a stabilising macroeconomic backdrop to ...
China’s Li Qiang puts factory boom down to hard work, not subsidies
Li's unusually frank remarks were made during a long speech to European businesspeople at a symposium in Beijing's Great Hall of the People that was also attended by Chinese Commerce Minister ...