No rent hike in 2 years in Dhaka, tenants must have access to roof and main gate
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has drafted house rent guidelines for the capital, incorporating 16 directives.
Economic Affairs
Grid issues behind costly power in Pakistan
In a detailed review of the national grid system, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) pointed out that the backbone of the transmission network — 500kV…
Record-high 42.7mil visitors travelled to Japan in 2025
The weak yen has made accommodations and shopping in Japan more affordable, contributing to increased visits from China and other countries and regions.
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,…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.