Panagariya stressed the imperative for countries with low per-capita incomes, such as India, to prioritise exports. Highlighting the vast scope of the global export market, valued at USD 32 trillion ...
Cattle ship blamed for Cape Town stench leaves for Iraq
A cattle ship blamed for causing a foul smell engulfing Cape Town has departed for Iraq, an animal welfare group has confirmed. The Al Kuwait ship docked in the city's harbour from Brazil on Sunday to ...
South Korea captain Son Heung-min asks fans to forgive Lee Kang-in after Asian Cup brawl
Germain’s Lee Kang-in says he apologized to Tottenham’s Son Heung-min in person after a brawl took place between them at the Asian Cup this month.
South Korea emergency units turn back patients as doctors protest
South Korea's biggest hospitals cancelled procedures and turned away patients seeking emergency care on Wednesday after thousands of trainee doctors walked off the job in protest at a government plan ...
CNA Explains: Why Myanmar introduced compulsory military service
The move has already sparked panic among young citizens. Could it trigger an exodus and more violence? What will be the regional impact? Myanmar correspondent Leong Wai Kit takes a closer look.
Ukrainian finance chief hails Japan as nation assumes role as Kyiv’s top aid provider in 2024
Japan became the largest donor of financial assistance to Ukraine in 2024, providing $436 million in concessional and grant funding to the state budget, Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko announced on ...
Japan downgrades view of economy on sluggish consumer spending
Japan's government downgraded its view on the economy in February for the first time in three months on sluggish consumer spending, suggesting a bumpy path out of a recession in the face of slow wage ...
Japan sees 2.69 million visitors in January, matching 2019’s record pace
Japan welcomed more than 2 million visitors for an eighth consecutive month in January, official data showed on Wednesday, setting the stage for a potential record year for tourism.The number of ...
Foreign Minister highlights Bangladesh’s goal to have Bangla as an official UN language
Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- In a heartfelt tribute to the heroes of the 1952 Language Movement, Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud on Wednesday articulated Bangladesh's aspiration to accord Bangla the status of ...
Old video of Indonesia bus fire falsely shared as election arson attack
Footage of a burning bus in Indonesia shows a fire in January 2023 that was reportedly caused by an electrical fault, contrary to social media posts that falsely claim the vehicle was torched over its ...