Sri Lanka eyes rebound of tourism sector
Sri Lanka's cabinet approved issuing free tourist visas to visitors from 35 countries including China, India and Russia, said cabinet spokesman and Transport Minister Bandula…
ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
10k-baht handout begins in Sept, prioritising vulnerable sections: ex-PM Thaksin
Speaking at a Nation Group dinner event, Thaksin revealed that 13.5 million people listed in vulnerable groups and a million handicapped citizens would be given the 10,000 baht…
Why cut fuel subsidy for fishers, farmers? Philippine agriculture department asked
Farmers and fishers’ groups have lambasted the lower funding in 2025 for the Department of Agriculture’s fuel subsidy program, which provides a P3,000 one-time allowance to…
Pakistani government orders telecom authority to submit report following internet disruption claims
The country's business community and internet service providers allege that the government’s heightened efforts to monitor internet traffic had resulted in a significant…
President Jokowi to pass fiscal baton to successor Prabowo in State Budget Address
The outgoing President is planning to hand over the country's finances to his successor on Friday while delivering the annual State Budget Address, which experts will be watching…
Singapore President Tharman to co-chair World Bank’s new high-level advisory council on jobs
The President will do so in his independent capacity after being advised by the Cabinet that it is in the national interest for him to perform this role, said the Istana on Aug 12.
Pakistani PM Shehbaz to unveil new economic plan on August 14 to drive liberalisation
The document’s main focus is on economic liberalisation, eliminating the government’s involvement in providing subsidies to any sector and exposing local producers to…
Up to 42.7% pay hike for Malaysian civil servants under revised scheme, says minister
"Starting next week, we will have a better general outlook of the salary increase, which is expected to be between 15% to 42.7%," said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.
Bali tourism head rejects casino idea
Tjokorda Bagus Pemayun said it did not align with either the Balinese culture or the nation's laws.
Cambodia defends Angkor residents relocation to Run Ta Ek amid UNESCO concerns
The committee's recommendation aligns with broader concerns regarding the forced evictions and relocations of families from Angkor, which have been flagged as significant human…