India’s economic ascent hinges on predictable and simplified tax reforms to attract global capital, according to a senior financial expert. The proposed Income Tax Code aims for a modern, …
Sri Lanka, Thailand urge stronger business ties to overcome ‘unfamiliarity’ to boost trade and investments
Sri Lanka and Thailand are pushing for deeper economic integration, with officials from both nations urging their respective private sectors to bridge the gap of unfamiliarity to build trust and …
Videos Show Chinese Businesses Hawking North Korean Labor
On social media, Chinese entrepreneurs are touting cheap labor across the border, as trade between the two countries regains momentum.
North Korea’s Industrial Surge: A New Era of Self-Reliance
North Korea’s industrial output exceeded targets following the ruling party congress, driven by technological innovation and worker mobilisation. The Ninth Party Congress set a five-year plan focusing …
TIIF 2026: Officials, executives plan busy agenda for new US-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council
By Mokhi Sultanova in Tashkent Tashkent and Washington, DC officials have commended the establishment of the US-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council, saying it will prove instrumental in …
Saudi Arabia issues 322 new industrial licences worth $3.29bn as 188 factories begin production
Saudi Arabia issued 322 new industrial licences linked to $3.29bn in investments in April 2026, while 188 factories entered production …
Iranian Guards’ business empire to win big if U.S. sanctions lifted
By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowall DUBAI, June 20 (Reuters) – Emerging outlines of a deal between Washington and Tehran to end their war contain a stinging paradox: sweeteners to coax Iran into …
Bangladesh looks for alternative to the US dollar
To mitigate forex volatility and reduce its overwhelming dependency on the US dollar, Bangladesh is actively exploring alternative international clearing systems and diverse sovereign financing …
Bangladesh, Malaysia advance strategic partnership across sectors
Bangladesh and Malaysia have agreed to elevate their long-standing bilateral relations to a new level through enhanced cooperation in trade, investment, labour migration, defence, energy, digital …
China Tightens Rare-Earth Grip on U.S. Firms, Threatening Trade Clash
The move targets two U.S. manufacturers at the center of the Trump administration’s effort to rebuild the domestic supply chain for critical magnets.