38 new mineral deposits discovered in China this year
In terms of mineral types, exploration investments have surged in minerals such as tin, tungsten, copper and phosphate ores, as well as bauxite, showing year-on-year increases of…
Economic Affairs
Strings attached: South Korea’s stimulus coupons spark retail divide
As the government puts it, these restrictions are meant to prevent “misuse” and are intended to support small business owners, though some argue this only deepens divides in…
Thailand’s tourism struggles as Chinese visitors decline, experts urge focus on new opportunities
From January 1 to July 5, 2025, the number of Chinese tourists dropped by 34.23% compared to 2019, before the pandemic, when 11.1 million Chinese tourists visited Thailand out of…
US tariff threatens Bangladesh’s export economy
Most notably, Vietnam, a primary rival, recently secured a far more favourable 20 percent tariff rate from Washington. This 15-percentage-point gap creates a severe pricing…
Bangladesh retains second largest apparel exporter spot in 2024
The South Asian country is behind only China, per data from the World Trade Organisation.
Indonesia’s widening deficit spurs calls to curb major spending
Although the gap remains below the legal cap of 3 percent, some experts have warned that mounting pressure could challenge the state’s capacity to sustain President Prabowo…
South Korea pushes for exemption from US fee on foreign-built vehicle carriers
The Korean government highlighted its automakers, Hyundai Motor and Kia in particular, have fulfilled their investment commitments that were pledged during the first Donald Trump…
Thai traders protest $300 million losses, urge urgent resolution of border crisis
Thai traders at Rong Kluea Market in Sa Kaeo province protested earlier today, saying the current one-month border shutdown has caused businesses in the provinces bordering…
Foreign visitors to Vietnam near 10.7 million in first six months, half of yearly target
Tourists from Northeast Asia account for 60 per cent of total international visitors to Vietnam in the first half of the year.
Who gets South Korea’s cash handouts? Rules for foreign residents explained
If you're a permanent resident covered by the national health insurance system, check the detailed criteria — you may be eligible for at least 150,000 won.