Cycling boom brews new coffee culture in Beijing suburbs
A coffee-driven approach is yielding positive results: the ancient town of Tanzhesi attracted more than 3 million visitors last year, local authorities report.
Economic Affairs
India’s economy to grow by 6.5% in current fiscal, 6.7% in next: S&P Global
The ratings agency noted that tax cuts and monetary policy easing will provide a boost to consumption-driven growth.
The world is eating more Korean kimchi, but Korea is importing more of it from China
Officials say persistent inflation and last year’s surge in domestic cabbage prices, caused by extreme weather, have continued to push demand for cheaper Chinese-made kimchi.
Indian rupee hits record low, Congress slams government over depreciation
The rupee’s decline is attributed to strong dollar demand, portfolio outflows, and concerns over US sanctions on entities facilitating Iranian oil sales.
Hanging by a thread: 50% US tariffs put Indian textile exporters in survival mode
While awaiting government support and US trade negotiations, industry experts stress the need for innovation, diversification, and modernising textile production.
Nepal’s Gen Z unrest wipes billions off economy as multinationals report mixed first-quarter results
Unilever Nepal posts a sharp profit fall while Bottlers Nepal sees earnings surge despite turmoil.
Thai PM pledges support for Korean investment, urging deeper ties
Talks on the trade pact first began in 2004 but stalled for years due to differing priorities and overlaps with broader regional frameworks such as the Korea–ASEAN Free Trade…
Double squeeze: Weak won, US tariffs tighten grip on K-food, K-beauty
While a weaker currency can boost price competitiveness for export-heavy firms, that advantage is often undercut by costly imported inputs when the bulk of production remains in…
Bhutan’s customs department probes possible hoarding as public reports shortages of alcohol and tobacco
Any scarcity seen in shops, it said, is likely the result of traders deliberately withholding goods rather than an actual disruption in supply.
All that glitters: The rise and rise of gold in Pakistan
In an economy where trust in institutions falters, Pakistanis are turning to the oldest currency of confidence.