18 bankruptcies recorded in Malaysia each day
According to the Finance Ministry, Malaysian households owed a combined RM54.9 billion in credit card and BNPL debt as of September 2025, highlighting the growing reliance on…
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Tokyo ranks 2nd in Global Power City Index, highest-ever position; surpasses New York for 1st time
The comprehensive ranking scores 48 global cities across six categories — economy, research and development, cultural interaction, livability, environment and accessibility —…
Flush season brings relief to Nepal’s dairies as farmer dues largely cleared
State-owned DDC and private processors say payments are largely up to date this winter, though weak demand and high prices continue to weigh on milk consumption.
China’s restructured, diversified framework spurs trade
Jan-Nov exports increase 6.2 percent to $3.47 trillion, bringing surplus to $1.08 trillion.
Nepal inflation drops to 1 percent as demand stagnates
Economists warn that Nepal’s economy has slowed significantly over the past few years, with little policy intervention to stimulate growth.
Philippines, Thailand seen lagging behind Asia peers: London-based research firm
In a note to clients, the London-based research firm Capital Economics said Vietnam, Taiwan and India were likely to remain among the region’s strongest performers.
Youth exodus to Seoul deepens, driven by wage gap and job concentration
Reports show that people in their twenties and thirties have an increasingly negative perception of regions outside of Seoul, Incheon and Gyeonggi Province, largely due to a…
Vietnamese aquatic products reach new markets
Exporters in Vietnam are expanding into new markets with new aquatic product categories, helping the sector overcome global market volatility and achieve unprecedented growth in…
India’s trade deficit in November decreases to US$6.64 billion, merchandise exports highest in 10 years
The merchandise sector exports increased significantly from USD 31.94 billion in November 2024 to USD 38.13 billion in November 2025, the highest in over 10 years.
Inflation falling after state revenue boost, Lao government says
Despite fluctuating and unpredictable regional and international situations, the government reported progress in several key areas.