The IFC scaled up its long-term investment in the country with a strong focus on climate finance in the last fiscal year.
Houthis attack US warships after US strikes in Yemen
A multiple-missile attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels on two US warships has been thwarted, the Pentagon has said. At least eight drones, five anti-ship ballistic missiles and three anti-ship cruise missiles were aimed at the USS Stockdale and the USS Spruance on Monday.
Navigating financial challenges
The business environment in Bangladesh is growing increasingly challenging, with companies faced with a combination of rising costs, changing interest rates, geopolitical instability, and shifting ...
Saudi Arabia Crown Prince MBS Cancels Trip to G-20 Summit in Rio
Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has decided not to attend next week’s Group of 20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, said a person with knowledge of the matter.
COP29: India pitches for ‘no strings attached’ climate finance, new draft text fails to address key concerns
At COP29, India has urged developed nations to commit at least $1.3 trillion annually until 2030 in climate finance, emphasizing the need for grants a ...
Thailand Detains 70 Illegal Migrants Believed to Be Rohingya From Myanmar
Thailand Detains 70 Illegal Migrants Believed to Be Rohingya From Myanmar BANGKOK - Thailand arrested 70 illegal immigrants including 30 children suspected to be Rohingya from Myanmar on an island in the country's south, Thai official said on Saturday ...
Xi calls for accelerating China-Thailand Railway construction, expanding cooperation in emerging fields with Thailand
[Photo/Xinhua] LIMA -- China and Thailand should accelerate the construction of the China-Thailand Railway and expand cooperation in emerging fields such as new energy, digital economy and artificial intelligence, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday.
UN Nuclear Chief Issues Warning During Iran Visit
Iran has long accused Israel of targeting its nuclear program through covert operations. Israeli officials, in turn, have hinted at potential strikes on Iran's nuclear sites. This exchange of threats that has intensified amid ongoing hostilities between the two nations since Israel's attacks on Hezbollah, a long-standing ally.
Super Typhoon Man-yi: Philippines on high alert amid ‘life-threatening’ storm surge warning
Around 255,000 people have fled their homes ahead of the super typhoon, the sixth major storm to hit the country in the past month.
Bangladesh: ‘Hefazat-E-Islam Is Not Against Hindus Or ISKCON,’ Says Organisation Leader After Clashes Between Communities In Chittagong
Azizul Hoque Islamabadi, an influential Hefazat leader, using the Islamabad title does not mean that he is from Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. Rather, he is a resident of Chittagong whose ...