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India’s Economy to grow 7.3% this fiscal; Insurance sector set for strong expansion: Moody’s

In a report on India’s insurance sector, the global ratings agency said the industry is poised to benefit from sustained premium growth driven by robust economic momentum,…

  • Published: January 20, 202611:32 am
  • Author The Statesman
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Gold prices in Bangladesh break all records

Gold, widely regarded as a safe-haven asset during periods of economic and geopolitical uncertainty, has been edging higher in recent days amid growing global tensions.

  • Published: January 20, 202611:25 am
  • Author The Daily Star
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Weak domestic demand continues to blight China’s economy as growth slows in Q4

Exports surged, increasing 5.5% annually due to trade war shifts; however, domestic demand remained weak due to the property slump and cautious consumers.

  • Published: January 20, 20268:31 am
  • Author Joyce ZK Lim
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IMF warns South Korea’s dollar exposure far exceeds FX market size

In its latest Global Financial Stability Report, the IMF said dollar asset exposure held by Korean companies and financial institutions amounts to nearly 25 times the size of the…

  • Published: January 19, 202612:12 pm
  • Author Choi Ji-won
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Vietnam’s Tet holiday sparks tourism boom with families planning overseas travel months in advance

Along with heightened demand, the prices of overseas tours during Tết are adjusting due to fluctuations in airfare, accommodation and exchange rates.

  • Published: January 16, 202611:55 am
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Over 1,900 commodities set to become cheaper as Bhutan adopts GST

Finance Minister Lekey Dorji said that 1,522 commodities previously taxed at 10 percent BST should see noticeable price reductions under GST. These include footwear, clothing and…

  • Published: January 16, 202610:05 am
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Vietnamese spend $45 million a day on online shopping

More than 3.9 million items were sold via e-commerce platforms last year, up 15.2 per cent.

  • Published: January 16, 20268:22 am
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Lao government eyes large-scale investment to drive economic growth

To support the investment drive, the government will implement a series of strategic measures.

  • Published: January 15, 202610:13 am
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2025 another record year for Singapore’s port as containers handled, vessel arrivals hit new highs

While cargo volume decreased by 1.4% to 614.34 million tonnes, bunker sales hit a new high of 56.77 million tonnes, driven by alternative fuels.

  • Published: January 14, 20268:13 am
  • Author Aqil Hamzah
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Trade flows through Chattogram, but power stays in Dhaka

Businesses voice frustration over policy concentration.

  • Published: January 13, 202611:44 am
  • Author The Daily Star

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