Activity in Japan's services sector contracted for the eight straight month in September but at the slowest pace since the coronavirus pandemic started wreaking havoc on the economy, a private ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business lobby denies climate change sabotage claim
As some observers question whether Japan can meet its next set of climate change goals by 2030, one organisation charged with hindering the country’s efforts has come out to defend its record. In ... ( read original story ...)
Bet on Japan’s new prime minister and regional banks turns sour
A bet by investors that , Japan’s new prime minister, was poised to precipitate a wave of consolidation across the country’s “shattered” regional banking sec ... ( read original story ...)
Xi Jinping pitches for new ties with Bangladesh amid BRI impetus
Chinese President Xi Jinping said he stands ready with Bangladesh leaders to better align the two countries' strategies and jointly promote the construction of his multi-billion dollar Belt and Road ... ( read original story ...)
Remember Arshad Khan, the viral Chaiwala from Pakistan? He just launched his own café
In 2016, Arshad Khan from Pakistan went viral after a picture of him was shared online by professional photographer Jiah Ali. Popularly known as the Chaiwala, Arshad Khan has now launched his own Chai ... ( read original story ...)
PDM more like Pakistan ‘incitement movement’: Fawad Chaudhry
Science and technology minister Fawad Chaudhry on Sunday said that the Opposition's Pakistan Democratic Movement is more like the "Pakistan incitement movement".“This movement is nearing its end ... ( read original story ...)
Does Pakistan have a plan B for Afghanistan?
If there is no settlement among all Afghan groups, there is fear that Pakistan may yet again be in the crosshairs ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan motorcycle ride-hailing startup Bykea raises $13m
SINGAPORE -- Bykea, a motorcycle ride-hailing and parcel delivery startup based in Pakistan, has raised $13 million for its Series B round led by Prosus Ventures, according to a statement by Prosus on ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan quietly reaches out to all Afghan players
Pakistan has quietly been making efforts for the last several weeks to reach out to all key players in Afghanistan in order to dispel the impression that it is supporting a particular group. The ... ( read original story ...)
FATF to decide about Pakistan’s status this month
A virtual meeting of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) plenary scheduled for October 21-23 will decide if Pakistan should be excluded from its ‘grey list, based on a review of Islamabads actions ... ( read original story ...)