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How 27th Constitutional Amendment could reshape economic landscape in Pakistan

Business leaders warned that hastily rushed sweeping constitutional changes without debate risk deepening public mistrust, unsettling investors, and injecting fresh uncertainty…

  • Published: November 11, 20259:49 am
  • Author Afshan Subohi
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Root cause of predatory lending in the Philippines

Online lending has boomed because it provides a fast and easy means for financially challenged Filipinos to have access to funds to pay for unexpected or emergency obligations.

  • Published: November 11, 20259:48 am
  • Author Raul J. Palabrica
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How UN climate talks shaped carbon market, and what COP30 means for carbon trading in Southeast Asia

The carbon market allows parties to buy carbon credits from projects elsewhere in order to meet their emissions targets set under the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit global…

  • Published: November 10, 20258:50 am
  • Author Ang Qing
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Indonesia’s robust growth number faces scepticism amid declining retail sales, rising jobless claims

Employers worry inflated figures will trigger unrealistic wage demands. Tax collection fell 4.4%. Efficiency measures, like infrastructure spending cuts, contribute to weakness.

  • Published: November 7, 20258:50 am
  • Author Wahyudi Soeriaatmadja
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China leads way in EV revolution

The nation stands apart globally for vehicle adoption, domestic innovation, and charging networks.

  • Published: November 4, 20259:23 am
  • Author Li Fusheng
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Vietnam’s green startups struggle despite growing push for sustainability

Despite their innovation and clear environmental benefits, many struggle to compete with traditional businesses, particularly in sourcing raw materials and offering competitive…

  • Published: November 4, 20259:22 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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Buoyed by APEC gains, South Korean President Lee to outline 8% budget boost

The Lee administration proposed a $508.9 billion budget for 2026, up 8.1 percent from this year, with a focus on boosting the country's AI technology and research capabilities to…

  • Published: November 4, 20257:59 am
  • Author Son Ji-hyoung
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Proton versus BYD: The fate of ASEAN’s national cars

Governments are implementing policies to encourage local EV production and protect jobs, amid concerns over Chinese dominance and the sustainability of some EV companies.

  • Published: November 3, 20258:50 am
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APEC leaders vow to connect fragmented global economy

Vietnamese President Luong Cuong urged APEC business and policy leaders to embrace “an inclusive, cooperative and human-centered approach” to the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

  • Published: October 31, 20258:35 am
  • Author Park Han-na
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India in ‘wait-and-watch’ mode on US sanctions against Russian crude

India diversifies energy sources from Middle East and US amid sanctions, but rising crude prices could cause inflation and budget issues.

  • Published: October 30, 20258:50 am
  • Author Rohini Mohan

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