Marking 61 years of diplomatic relations, Sri Lanka and Maldives yesterday moved to significantly deepen bilateral ties, with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu …
Reforming Nepal’s tax system: A pathway to sustainable growth in a stable political era
As Nepal moves into a phase of relative political stability, the country has a rare opportunity to shift its focus towards long-term economic reforms. Among these, tax policy reform is central to …
Yemen introduced the world to coffee. Now, its coffeehouse culture is booming in California
Hundreds of years ago, Yemen helped introduce the world to coffee …
Red tape hobbles Japanese investment in Bangladesh
Despite decades of development ties, Japanese investment in Bangladesh has yet to match the scale seen in Vietnam or other peer economies. Official figures put direct Japanese investment in Bangladesh …
Bitcoin Instead of Oil: How Crypto Keeps Iranian Business Moving
Iranian businesses are relying on crypto as sanctions and the US-Iran war strain oil markets, payments, and cross-border trade.
Citi reaffirms long-term commitment in talks with Vietnam’s new government
Catherine Simmons, co-chair of the Financial Services Committee of the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council, spoke following a recent business delegation visit to Hanoi about the significance of the trip, key …
China’s Big Bet on Wind Power Is Paying Off
An industrial policy of subsidies and import restrictions laid the foundations for China to become almost as dominant in wind turbines as in solar panels.
Hawai’i-Philippines Business Symposium to drive economic growth
The 4th Hawaiʻi-Philippines Business Symposium, presented by the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, will bring together professionals from a wide range of industries to foster meaningful …
SelectUSA Summit: Bangladesh delegation accorded reception in Washington
Dhaka, May 5 — Bangladesh Business Council on Monday hosted a reception in honour of the visiting Bangladesh business delegation in Washington on the sidelines of the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026 …
Grab to retool in Indonesia after abrupt ride-commission cut
Grab Holdings Ltd. plans to adjust its Indonesian business after Jakarta’s surprise edict to lower the ride-hailing commissions it can charge, though executives expect the decree to cover just a …