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Nepal’s poultry sector faces challenges reminiscent of post-Covid era despite growing demand

Rising feed costs, dependency on imports, and shrinking hatcheries threaten Nepal’s once-thriving poultry industry as stakeholders call for government support ahead of National…

  • Published: January 2, 202611:18 am
  • Author Ramesh Kumar Paudel
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China’s manufacturing rebounds in December

Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday showed that China's official PMI rose to 50.1 in December from 49.2 in November, returning to expansion territory…

  • Published: January 2, 202611:15 am
  • Author Ouyang Shijia
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Thailand’s foreign reserves hit record high above US$300 billion as baht strengthens and gold rallies

The increase underscores the Bank of Thailand’s ongoing role in managing baht stability amid pressures from capital flows and a strengthening currency.

  • Published: December 30, 202512:09 pm
  • Author The Nation
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Labour unions protest Jakarta minimum wage, vow court battle

They are demanding the wage be raised to Rp 5.89 million, in line with Jakarta’s decent living needs as calculated by Statistics Indonesia (BPS).

  • Published: December 30, 202511:24 am
  • Author Ruth Dea Juwita
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Singapore 2026 outlook: What’s next for politics – and the top stories of 2025

With tectonic shifts in the world of work and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, all eyes are on the Government’s plans to refresh Singapore’s longer-term economic strategy,…

  • Published: December 30, 202510:25 am
  • Author Tham Yuen-C and Chin Soo Fang
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Bali sees dip in domestic tourists, pins hopes on foreign visitors

Bali Governor I Wayan Koster attributed the decline to a reduced number of domestic flights, noting that several aircraft operated by national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia and…

  • Published: December 30, 202510:08 am
  • Author Ni Made Tasyarani
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Hong Kong sees 1.25 million cross-border trips on Christmas Day

Of the total number of trips on Thursday, arrivals exceeded 457,000, about 83,000 of which were made by travelers from the Chinese mainland.

  • Published: December 29, 20252:26 pm
  • Author Wang Zhan
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Calls mount to diversify Nepal’s cardamom export market as shipments soar

Pakistan, Bangladesh and West Asia are major consumers of the pricey spice but Nepal doesn’t sell to them directly.

  • Published: December 29, 20252:23 pm
  • Author The Kathmandu Post
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Laos, Thailand open fifth Friendship Bridge, strengthening cross-border connectivity

Beyond its economic significance, the 5th Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge was described as a powerful symbol of the long-standing friendship, good neighbourliness, and Strategic…

  • Published: December 29, 202510:50 am
  • Author Vientiane Times
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2026 is year without job security in Bangladesh

Layoffs outpaced hiring, while employment shifted toward low-quality informal activity.

  • Published: December 29, 20259:03 am
  • Author Md Asaduz Zaman

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