Singapore travellers cheer expanded payment options in China
Direct transfers from foreign banks were previously not allowed, and the only way foreign passport holders could top up their WeChat Pay wallet is via a linked credit or debit…
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Nepal to export 40MW power to Bangladesh
Exports will continue till November 15 under the tripartite agreement.
ASEAN bolsters cooperation, tackles food, energy and cyber threats
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Phongsavanh Sisoulath, the head of Laos’ ASEAN Senior Officials' delegation, participated in the ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting and…
Attempt to block water will have ‘far-reaching consequences’, warns Pakistan FO after Indian minister’s remarks
A day ago, Indian Minister of Water CR Patil told India’s ANI news agency that not a single drop of water will go [to Pakistan] in the coming years.
Vietnam, US seek to deepen economic, trade, energy cooperation
The two sides noted positive progress in negotiations on a fair and balanced reciprocal trade agreement and agreed to maintain close coordination to finalise the remaining issues…
India, Nepal launch cross-border remittance linkage for instant digital payments
The mechanism enables seamless, real-time digital money transfers between the two countries by integrating India’s Unified Payments Interface and Nepal’s National Payments…
China, EU discuss consultation mechanism
A structured consultation framework, they added, will help to prevent spiralling frictions and provide the certainty that businesses on both sides need.
Repeated blackouts across Indonesia put state-owned electricity reliability under scrutiny
In Medan, North Sumatra, the blackouts have now triggered a looming clean water supply crisis after critical equipment operated by regional water company PDAM Tirtanadi was…
US reaffirms commitment to Vietnam, ASEAN, seeking closer energy and trade partnership
The United States is ready to deepen cooperation with Vietnam and ASEAN across energy security, digital transformation, artificial intelligence and maritime stability, Deputy…
Bangladesh’s per capita GNI surpasses $3,000 for first time
Gross National Income (GNI) measures the total income earned by a country's residents and businesses, including income received from abroad.