Swiss banks: Bangladeshis’ deposits surge 41%
The Swiss National Bank data, released annually, tracks funds held in all currencies by Bangladeshi nationals, residents, or corporate entities in Swiss banks under the category…
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To further tame inflation, Philippine central bank hikes policy rate for 2nd time
The move comes as inflation had eased slightly to 6.8 percent in May, but still remained above the bank's targeted inflation rate between 2 to 4 percent for the third consecutive…
How Malaysia is blending more palm oil into diesel to cut its reliance on crude oil imports
Malaysia’s move to increase the palm oil content seeks to conserve diesel reserves, with Kuala Lumpur warning that existing fuel stockpiles may last only until July.
Economists warn Laos of slower growth, rising inflation as Middle East conflict bites
Presenting a macroecono-mic assessment, Deputy Director General of the Macroeconomic Research Institute, Dr Vanxay Sayavong, said the country’s economic outlook had become more…
‘ASEAN ties with Russia hold vast potential’
At the heart of the engagement with the international media was the future of Asean-Russia relations, with the Prime Minister describing the potential for cooperation as far…
India’s trade deficit recorded at $28.21 billion, exports grow 18%
The cumulative exports during April-May 2026-27 are estimated at US$ 162.69 billion, compared with US$ 141.89 billion in the same period last year, registering 14.66% growth.
15 ministers, 15 years later, Nepal’s aviation overhaul remains grounded
With the European Union maintaining its flight ban on Nepali airlines in its latest safety list, the new government faces pressure to bifurcate CAAN and deliver aviation reform.
Foreign minister Khalilur touts Bangladesh-US trade deal as gateway to investment and supply chain
The agreement offers tariff benefits for garments produced with US cotton, Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman tells parliament.
Bank of Japan rate hike will help households with high savings, burden those with high debt
Whereas the elderly are expected to benefit greatly from the interest rate hike, younger people are likely to be adversely affected.
The economic impact of European tourists in Mongolia
Over the past three years, Mongolia has invested a total of 34–35 billion MNT in tourism marketing—the largest investment of its kind in the nation's history.