A new survey shows China has overtaken the U.S. if ASEAN had to align with one of the strategic rivals. But the regional bloc is hardly unified.
Daniel DePetris: A belligerent China is bringing out East Asia’s resolve
The forthcoming summit among the U.S., the Philippines and Japan is really about one thing and one thing only: China.
Angelo Mathews registers his fourth 50-plus score versus Bangladesh (Tests)
Veteran Sri Lanka batter Angelo Mathews scored a fine half-century in the third innings of the ongoing second and final Test versus Bangladesh in Chattogram. He batted well despite the continuous fall ...
Mutual Trust Bank launches biometric cards with IDEX Biometrics in Bangladesh
Oslo, Norway and Dhaka, Bangladesh – 02 April 2024: Mutual Trust Bank Limited (MTB) in Bangladesh is launching biometric payment cards based on IDEX Pay, the biometric solution from IDEX Biometrics.
Autism in Bangladesh: Inclusive employment still long way to go
Expert suggestions Skills-based placement Supportive work environments Employment inclusivity Early intervention Focus on potential with tailored training programmes Tariqul Alam Hirok, a 26-year-old ...
Pakistan Growth Seen Below 3% for Next 2 Years, World Bank Says
Pakistan’s economic growth is expected to pick up from the current fiscal year but remain below 3% for the next two years, according to the latest estimates from the World Bank. The economy is set to ...
Hyundai Motor ends Indonesia aluminium deal after climate campaign by K-pop fans
South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co and PT Adaro Minerals Indonesia Tbk have ended an aluminium supply agreement after calls by a climate campaigner backed by K-pop fans not to procure supplies of the ...
Indonesia’s National Roads Ready for Eid Homecoming, Says Minister
Basuki Hadimuljono has revealed that 94.2 percent of national roads across Indonesia are in good condition ahead of the Eid exodus ...
Tiny Sri Lankan island sparks political row in India
Katchatheevu - a strip of land spanning just about 1.9 sq km (0.7 sq miles) - is located in the Palk Strait, a stretch of ocean which divides India and Sri Lanka. It lies to the northeast to ...
Tesla’s China-made EV sales edge up 0.2% y/y in March
U.S. automaker Tesla sold 89,064 China-made electric vehicles in March, a 0.2% increase from a year earlier, China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) data showed on Tuesday. Deliveries of China-made ...