Penang International Airport's (PIA) status as Malaysia’s second busiest airport in 2024 reflects its growing role as a key hub for both tourism and business amid the state's strong post-pandemic ...
Philippines unlikely to hit yearly GDP target for the second time in a row
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) admitted that there will be difficulty reaching its minimum growth target for 2024 following the calamities that hit the countries in the tailend ...
Warburg Pincus, CVC Among Bidders in Fray for Philippines’ Largest Private Hospital
Private-equity firms are among several bidders vying for a stake in the largest private hospital in the Philippines in a deal that could value the business at around $3.0 billion, people familiar with ...
EU firms express confidence for PH business environment in 2025
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) on Wednesday expressed optimism for the country’s business environment this year, signaling continued confidence from the nation’s fourth ...
Japan Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level Since 2008
After a long period of stagnation, the return of inflation and wage growth is giving the Bank of Japan room to raise interest rates.
Pakistan central bank likely to deliver sixth straight rate cut to revive economy- Reuters poll
Pakistan's central bank is expected to lower its key interest rate by at least 1 percentage point on Monday, analysts said, in its sixth straight cut as it attempts to revive economic and business ...
India’s Jan business growth at 14-month low due to weaker services demand, PMI shows
India's business activity grew at the slowest pace in over a year in January, a survey showed, highlighting emerging cracks in its world-beating economic growth at start of 2025 although firms hired ...
India business growth slows to 14-month low in January, PMI data shows
India's business growth slowed to a 14-month low in January, with concerns about sustaining economic performance as the services sector weakened. However, manufacturing remained robust. Firms hired ...
“Assam set to become India’s next powerhouse”: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is attending the second edition of the business summit Advantage Assam in Japan, said that the state is set to become India's next powerhouse. The Assam ...
Trump 2.0 is going well for China so far. But can the honeymoon last?
Donald Trump’s second term in office is getting off to a good start for China.