Gold prices in Bangladesh break all records
The yellow metal, known as a haven for investment in times of uncertainty, has begun to inch up in recent days.
Economic Affairs
South Korea overhauls forex rules to stabilise won
Stress tests are conducted to measure how well financial entities could withstand the worst-case market scenario, which in turn pressures them to beef up their dollar holdings to…
Japan backs public-private cooperation on economic security; seeks to avoid over reliance on China
Drones have been used in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and “significantly changed the nature of warfare on the battlefield,” according to a senior Defense Ministry official.…
Two ethnic Vietnamese youth pioneer new paths for sustainable economic development
Many young people from ethnic minority communities in Lang Son Province are building effective agricultural models, creating sustainable livelihoods, and helping transform…
Sharp decline in number of Chinese tourists but overall number of visitors to Japan exceeds previous record
The total number of inbound visitors from January to November reached 39,065,600, a 17.0% increase compared to the same period last year. The figure surpassed the annual record of…
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…
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.