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SGX launches two new indexes to boost investor demand and interest in Singapore stock market

These indices aim to boost investor interest and market liquidity by tracking companies with a minimum $100,000 median daily traded value and $100 million market cap.

  • Published: September 22, 202511:59 am
  • Author Benjamin Lim
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Pakistan poised to meet IMF targets

The IMF team is scheduled to visit Pakistan on Sept 25 to review the country’s performance under the $7 billion EFF arrangement, covering the first half of 2025. The review will…

  • Published: September 22, 202511:53 am
  • Author Shahid Iqbal
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Kathmandu trade points are abuzz with goats and sheep as Dashain festival nears

Farmers bring in livestock early as demand rises.

  • Published: September 22, 202511:48 am
  • Author The Kathmandu Post
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Policy gaps, crackdowns squeeze Indonesian rice millers as prices soar

Industry experts say the situation is compounded by the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) continuing to stockpile the staple food at higher prices and the government stepping up…

  • Published: September 22, 202511:42 am
  • Author Maudey Khalisha
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Nepal’s festive economy reels under protests and trade disruptions

Normally, the period leading up to Dashain is marked by packed marketplaces and record sales. Things are drastically different this year.

  • Published: September 22, 20258:50 am
  • Author Krishana Prasain
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As tax cuts kick in, PM Modi urges nation to embrace ‘Made in India’ products for self-reliant economy

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms aim to simplify the tax structure, reduce prices, and boost economic growth.

  • Published: September 22, 20258:10 am
  • Author The Statesman
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Rice prices in Japan go up again, effects of releasing government-stockpiled rice wanes after 3 months

Although production is expected to exceed demand, intense competition among dealers, to acquire rice means prices will likely remain high.

  • Published: September 22, 20256:40 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Chinese direct investment in Cambodia hits over $3.4 billion

According to Chanthol, Cambodia has now approved 57 SEZs, of which 11 feature Chinese investment. From 2020 to July 2025, around 400 investment projects have already been launched…

  • Published: September 19, 20252:21 pm
  • Author Hin Pisei
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Vietnam ranks fifth among best countries for expats in 2025

The country is buoyed by high marks for affordability and personal finance.

  • Published: September 19, 20259:48 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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Bhutan’s hotel industry reels from staff exodus, explores foreign workers to fill the gap

Already battered by financial strains, the hotel industry now faces another blow - shortage of skilled staff - as relentless attrition and poaching threaten to cripple operations.

  • Published: September 18, 20251:09 pm
  • Author Dechen Dolkar

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