India to allow onion export to Bangladesh on limited scale
The five other countries to which export has been permitted are Nepal, Bhutan, Bahrain and Mauritius.
Economic Affairs
Pakistan’s debt profile ‘alarming’, borrowing and spending habits ‘unsustainable’: report
The report said that since 2011, Pakistan’s external debt had nearly doubled while the domestic debt had increased by six-fold, of which the country would need to pay back an…
China’s tourism industry hits record highs over Spring Festival holiday
The ministry said on Sunday that the domestic tourism market saw 474 million trips during the holiday, up 34.3 percent year-on-year. The number marked a 19 percent increase…
Indonesian coal to see export slump, possible output cuts: Experts
The government has set the 2024 production target at 710 million tonnes, 8 percent lower compared to last year when production hit a record high of 775 million tonnes in 2023,…
US commercial property crisis looms over Korea
The total amount of overseas commercial real estate exposures (risks inherent in investments) by the five major Korean financial companies has reached 20.39 trillion won so far.
China’s rate cuts hold key to recovery: Experts
The experts commented after a faster-than-expected credit expansion signaled a nascent recovery in the nation's financing demand.
1 out of 5 job-seekers in South Korea aged 60 and above
Officials at the ministry said frequent job searching by the seniors is partially due to the fact that they tend to get short-term jobs. But they also attributed the trend to the…
Indonesia to expand direct flights to raise tourist sector
In a bid to promote the “Two Countries, One Destination” initiative, Cambodia and Indonesia have agreed to enhance ties by establishing direct flights from key Indonesian…
Hong Kong’s financial secretary sees stock market rebound in Year of the Dragon
Financial Secretary Chan says that despite numerous external challenges, there are also opportunities, as changes in geopolitical dynamics and global supply chains prompt many…
Confidence of property buyers crucial for sector to cope with economic volatility
The Thai property sector is expected to remain steady amid various challenges this year, especially the high rejection rate from financial institutions, and the impact of rising…