We hope and expect that globally renowned iconic Korean companies will take advantage of Bangladesh's competitive and congenial investment climate' ... ( read original story ...)
Why Narendra Modi’s visit to Bangladesh led to 12 deaths
But the visit turned deadly as violent protests broke out against Mr Modi, leaving at least 12 people dead. Mr Modi is a polarising figure both at home and abroad. His government, led by the Hindu ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan to import sugar, cotton from India: Finance Minister Hammad Azhar
Pakistan also snapped all air and land links with India and suspended trade and railway services. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; ... ( read original story ...)
How does China lend? Insight from a study of 100 loans
Is China a predatory lender? A new study of 100 contracts between Chinese lenders and government borrowers examines the nature of Chinese loans. ( read original story ...)
Atome Financial finalises acquisition of financing company amid rapid business expansion in Indonesia
Atome Financial has completed its acquisition of local financing company PT Mega Finadana Finance in Indonesia. The acquisition will allow Atome Financial to ... ( read original story ...)
Injured Karen refugees flee to Thailand
Footage released by Thailand's defense ministry shows border soldiers carrying ethnic Karen refugees on stretchers after receiving them at a border river, then transporting them to a nearby hospital ... ( read original story ...)
Iran leader Rouhani criticizes Biden for ‘no efforts’ to rejoin nuclear deal
Advertisement Biden has said multiple times that he intends to rejoin the accord, which thaws sanctions against Iran in exchange for measures that prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons. "Do ... ( read original story ...)
American held captive by Iran warns against return to 2015 nuclear deal without gaining concessions
"And today, I think I must do that." Wang has become an active participant in the renewed debate over American Iran policy. He’s writing, tweeting and speaking a warning to the new administration: The ... ( read original story ...)
A growing challenge for Iraq: Iran-aligned Shiite militias
Last week’s procession also sought to undermine Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi’s credibility, with Iran-aligned militias driving down a major highway and passing near ministries as Iraqi security ... ( read original story ...)
‘The last straw’: Why an irked Erdogan fired Turkey’s central bank chief
Agbal's shock dismissal by Erdogan, whose dislike of orthodox monetary policy is well-known, has pushed Turkey to the cusp of another currency crisis. The decision surprised the governor himself, who ... ( read original story ...)