By Stanley Widianto JAKARTA, Aug 21 (Reuters) - China and Indonesia's foreign and defence ministers will meet on Friday, with security, politics and economic issues set to dominate talks, as Jakarta ...
World in Brief: China pushes back on Iran; Treasury yields climb
Yields on 30-year Treasuries climbed on Thursday, reversing some of Wednesday’s decline, despite the Treasury secretary hinting at buying back even more long-term bonds. “Anything that happens within ...
BNP’s Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir elected Bangladesh president in first contested poll in 35 years
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was elected Bangladesh's President after defeating Oli Ahmed 255-88 in the country's first contested presidential poll since 1991. The BNP leader will take oath on Friday ...
Bangladesh holds presidential election in first contested vote in 35 years
BNP’s Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is pitted against ex-army officer Oli Ahmed, nominee of Jamaat-led 11-party alliance.
Big political change in Bangladesh as BNP’s Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir elected 23rd president
BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir defeated Oli Ahmed with 255 votes in Parliament to be elected as the 23rd President of Bangladesh, set to take office at Bangabhaban on Friday.
Bangladesh elects veteran politician as president
Bangladesh's parliament has elected Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as president after the former president's resignation.
Disentangling UAE-Iran economic ties could prove difficult
Washington is convinced of the role the UAE can play in choking Iran's economy: The US told Emirati officials that targeting IRGC-linked money flows would hit Tehran harder than the naval blockade of ...
North Korean hacking group builds AI tools for cyberattacks, report says
SEOUL, Aug 10 (Reuters) - A North Korean hacking group built large language model tools and collected software that could help automate cyberattacks, analyse stolen material and produce more ...
Cambodia establishes green finance working group to drive sustainable growth
Cambodia has established a Green Finance Working Group (GFWG) to mobilize capital and resources for eco-friendly development. According to a decision signed by Prime Minister Hun Manet and publicized ...
Provident advances responsible financing and financial well-being through industry collaboration
Provident Banc reinforced its commitment to responsible financing and financial well-being through an industry panel discussion and the establishment of three strategic partnerships.