F88 Investment Joint Stock Company (F88), a leading consumer finance company in Vietnam, recorded after-tax profit of VND351 billion ($13.73 million) in 2024, an all-time high.
Japan formally requests exemption from Trump tariffs
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said Wednesday Japan has formally asked the United States for an exemption of Trump administration 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum.
Pakistan, UK agree to strengthen economic ties moving forward
Pakistan and the United Kingdom have agreed to continue working closely to enhance economic cooperation and explore new avenues for collaboration. This agreement reached during a meeting between ...
PBA to launch Pakistan Banking Summit 2025 on Feb 24
KARACHI, Feb 12 (APP):The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA), Wednesday, announced the launch of the Pakistan Banking Summit 2025 (PBS’25), the maiden industry-led initiative aimed at financial ...
Indonesia Lags Behind ASEAN Peers Despite Climb in Corruption Index Ranking
The Corruption Perception Index (CPI) of Indonesia in 2024 increased by three points to 37. This increase also boosted Indonesia's rank to 99 out of 180 countries.
Over 250 people held at Myanmar scam centre released at Thai border
More than 250 people rescued from online scam centres in Myanmar were handed over to Thailand on Wednesday (Feb 12), a senior Thai army official said, following a series of crackdowns on the illegal ...
Aid workers in Thailand laid off after USAID cuts
Myanmar border, which received almost 20% of its funding from the US, until the Trump administration’s cuts to USAID.
Philippines military eyes more upgrades, including ‘dream’ submarines
The Philippines is looking to buy more military hardware to modernise its arsenal, including additional BrahMos missiles from India and at least two submarines, the chief of the armed forces said on Wednesday.
Philippines to seek clarification on US aid freeze
The Philippines will seek clarification from the US on what programs will be affected after the superpower ally issued "a stop-work" on all foreign assistance.
Bangladesh captain Shanto: ‘We are going to Champions Trophy to become champions’
Bangladesh haven't had a great run in ODIs lately. In addition, they have little to no prep heading into the Champions Trophy 2025. But captain Najmul Hossain Shanto strongly believes Bangladesh are title contenders.