India imports around two million barrels of crude oil per day from Russia, making it the second largest purchaser of Russian oil after China, according to the New York Times. Russia’s share of Indian …
China’s Henan province gets new funds to support drought-hit grain sector
Henan province, a key wheat-producing area known as China’s granary, said it received 131.5 million yuan ($18.3 million) in funding from the central government on Monday to help support its …
Chef Aaron Joseph Gulinao to represent Philippines in Asian finals of pasta competition
The Philippines National Winner will compete against top chefs across the region to celebrate Italian gastronomy while fostering innovation and culinary excellence
Australia Frigate Deal Boosts Japan’s Defense Export Hopes
Australia selected Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for a multi-billion dollar deal to build a fleet of advanced naval frigates, boosting Tokyo’s ambitions to become a major exporter of military …
Japan trade negotiator to visit US to press for swift implementation of auto tariff deal
Japan’s top tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa said he planned to visit Washington from Tuesday to press the United States to have President Donald Trump sign an executive order to bring an agreed 15% …
Japan’s service growth picks up in July on upbeat demand, PMI shows
Japan’s service sector activity rose at the fastest pace in five months in July, thanks to brisk domestic demand that offset a sharp drop in export orders and weaker tourist numbers, a private sector …
Australia awards navy frigate contract to Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy
Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will deliver Australia’s new A$10 billion ($6.5 billion) navy frigate programme, Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles said on Tuesday.
Japan negotiator arranging US trip from Tues. to talk tariff deal
Japan’s top tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa said Tuesday he is arranging to travel to the United States later in the day to discuss …
‘They’re selling the revolution’: Bangladesh a year after Hasina’s downfall
Protesters wanted ‘real change’ but instability looms as political groups jostle for power and promised reforms falter.
Bangladesh a year after Hasina: A nation in turmoil as it marks Monsoon Revolution anniversary
In August 2024, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, resigned from her office and fled her homeland, marking the end of her 15-year-long reign. Here’s what Bangladesh looks like a …