Indonesia plans to increase its rice import quota this year by 80% to boost local supplies because domestic production in the first quarter is likely to be lower than last year on lack of rain.
Runaway train speeds 43 miles down tracks in India without a driver
India's national rail operator has launched an investigation after engineers apparently left a loaded freight train at a station without the brakes on.
Cricket-‘Tourist-unfriendly’ India dim England’s ‘Bazball’ aura
India have remained test cricket's most tourist-unfriendly destination for over a decade and even England's gung-ho 'Bazball' approach could not change that reality on Monday. India's five-wicket ...
United Petroleum secures contract to supply petroleum products in Sri Lanka
United Petroleum Australia Pty Ltd has entered a contract with Ministry of Power and Energy to supply Petroleum products in Sri Lankan Market, a statement from the company said. ..
Inspiring Vacations reveals insider tips for first time visitors to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka captivates visitors with its diverse attractions, including pristine beaches, lush tea plantations and ancient cultural sites. From ...
Inside North Korea’s Forced-Labor Program
“It’s none of your business, and I don’t care who you are.” My team found that seafood from North Korea was imported by several American distributors, including HF Foods, which supplies more than ...
Half of UK exporters say Houthi attacks in Red Sea disrupting business
More than half of exporters in the United Kingdom have been disrupted by attacks carried out by Yemen’s Houthis in the Red Sea, according to a survey by an influential business group.
Malaysia pledges to cut IPO approval time to three months for Main and Ace markets
KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s stock exchange operator and regulator said on Monday (Feb 26) that they will expedite the three-month approval time for initial public offerings (IPOs) on both the Main and ...
Malaysia’s Capital A aims to raise $400 mln equity from AirAsia merger
The parent company of Malaysian budget airline AirAsia, Capital A Berhad CAPI.KL, is looking to raise up to $400 million in equity as part of a planned merger to bring its long and short-haul ...
Cambodian PM Manet to pay official visit to Malaysia on Feb 27
During the visit, Hun Manet will also attend the Cambodia-Malaysia Business Forum, where he will deliver a keynote address and witness the signing of two MoUs covering trade cooperation between the ...