A laser navigating tool doomed a Japanese company’s lunar lander earlier this month, causing it to crash into the moon. Officials for ispace announced the news from Tokyo on Tuesday. The crash landing …
IMF projects 5.4% growth for Bangladesh economy in FY26
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised downward its economic growth projection for Bangladesh for the fiscal year 2025–26, citing persistent political uncertainty, continuation of a tighter …
Pakistan, Uzbekistan vow to boost economic, Industrial ties
Pakistan and Uzbekistan have reaffirmed the resolve to transform their longstanding diplomatic ties into robust economic and industrial partnerships.
Indonesia races to rescue Brazilian hiker stranded on volcano cliff for four days
Emergency responders in Indonesia are struggling to find a Brazilian woman who fell off a cliff while hiking around the country’s second highest volcano at the weekend, officials said on Tuesday, as …
Toyota crashes Indonesia’s used-car party with US$120 million bet
After decades of dominating Indonesia’s automotive industry, Toyota and Astra are joining forces for the country’s used-car market. The Japanese automaker shelled out US$120 million for a 40% stake in …
Starbucks considering sale of China business – Caixin Global
Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) is reportedly considering a full sale of its China operations, according to sources cited by Caixin Global. Shares were launched higher on the report but have since retreated …
Starbucks says it is not currently considering a full sale of its China operations
U.S. cafe chain Starbucks said it is not currently considering a full sale of its China operations, after Chinese financial magazine Caixin reported that it was, without disclosing where it obtained …
Starbucks denies plans of full China sale as business sstalls
We have a world-class team in China, and a strong brand,” the company said in a statement. “We see significant long-term potential in the market and are evaluating the best ways to capture the future …
China vows to protect rights of Chinese companies against EU ban
The European Commission, the executive arm of the EU, decided last week to bar Chinese companies from bidding on public procurement contracts for medical devices worth more than 5 million euros ($5.75 …
Saudi Arabia & Russia Assure Oil Supply To India, Strait Of Hormuz Tensions Create Short-Term Worry
India imports around 5.5 mb/d of crude oil. Imports from the U.S. (0.44 mb/d), West Africa, Brazil, and Latin America do not go through the Hormuz Strait. These shipments use alternate routes like the …