The fire, in a forested area of the coastal city of Ofunato, killed at least one person and prompted evacuation orders for thousands of residents.
Crime Wave Sweeps Post-Hasina Bangladesh
Since the political transition on August 5 last year, Bangladesh has experienced a sharp rise in violent crimes, including murder, rape, robbery, and burglary. Major cities and towns have become ...
Soccer-FIFA lifts Pakistan’s suspension after constitutional amendments
(Reuters) -FIFA has lifted its suspension on the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) after it approved constitutional amendments validated by world soccer's ruling body and the Asian Football ...
Pakistan consumer inflation slows to weakest in nearly a decade
Pakistan's annual inflation rate slowed to 1.5% in February, the lowest in nearly a decade and below the finance ministry's estimates, data from the statistics bureau showed on Monday.
There is consumption divide in India and rural areas are doing well: Economist
Arun Singh, Global Chief Economist at Dun & Bradstreet, discusses India's latest GDP print as he anticipates India's GDP momentum to sustain, fueled by rural demand resurgence. On U.S. tariff hikes, ...
China suspends beef imports from some firms in top suppliers Brazil, Argentina
China's customs authorities suspended beef imports from seven companies in Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Mongolia on Monday amid record imports last year that led to an oversupply and heavy losses at farms.
China EV maker BYD sees sales soar by more than half as Tesla hampered by Model Y relaunch
BYD global EV sales jumps 56% in the first two months of this year, potentially putting it in arms reach of Musk's carmaker.
The forgotten sector: Why household businesses are vital to Vietnam’s economy
Vietnam’s 5.2 million family-run businesses contribute nearly a quarter of GDP and 39 percent of jobs. Yet, they remain largely overlooked by economic policies.
Vietnam to become major economic hub in Southeast Asia: PM
Vietnam aims to grow into a major economic, trade and investment hub in Southeast Asia by 2030, according to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Philippines raises P22 billion in T-bill auction
The Philippine government successfully raised P22.0 billion through the auction of treasury bills, the Bureau of Treasury noted in a report.