Myanmar, Indonesia foreign ministers hold talks
During the meeting, the foreign ministers of the two countries discussed ways to further strengthen the long-standing traditional friendship between Myanmar and Indonesia.
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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.
Japan planning new defence export support body
The new entity will likely take the form of an independent administrative agency whose activities will involve public-private partnerships and cross-ministry cooperation.
India’s automobile retail sales rise 9.55% in May; two-wheeler EV share surges
According to data released by FADA, passenger vehicle (PV) retail sales touched a record 4,02,591 units last month, up from 3,26,656 units in May 2025, marking a growth of 23.25…
Nepal, India launch digital remittance service for migrant workers
Workers can now send money across the border through mobile banking apps, reducing reliance on remittance agents and informal channels.
Singapore to negotiate FTA with regional bloc of 8 East African countries
The FTA would be a significant step as it would connect Singapore with Tanzania, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan and Uganda,…
Indonesian central bank hikes rate in surprising move, rupiah gains
Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo announced the 25-basis-point (bps) hike in a statement on Tuesday, lifting the benchmark rate to 5.5 percent, less than three weeks after a…
How Bangladeshi startups are building global revenue
The question is no longer whether Bangladesh can produce globally competitive startups. The more important question is how quickly the ecosystem can absorb the lessons of the…
Chinese builder begins construction of world’s largest LNG carrier
The carrier can transport 155 million cubic metres of natural gas in a single voyage, which can meet the gas consumption demand of 4.7 million households in Shanghai for one month.