India set to ban sugar exports for first time in 7 years
India's absence from the world market would be likely to increase benchmark prices, triggering fears of further inflation.
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Pakistan required to keep state-owned enterprises under finance ministry oversight: IMF
Pakistan has been discussing outsourcing operations of several of its state-owned assets to outside companies.
Thailand’s new PM Srettha Thavisin: A political novice who brings business acumen to the job
The 61-year-old, who has little political experience, is set to head an intended government coalition of populists and pro-military parties in South-east Asia’s second-largest…
Fukushima treated water to undergo 2-step process before release in small amount on Thursday
Tokyo Electric Power Company said that for fiscal 2023, which runs through the end of March 2024, it plans to release about 31,200 cubic metres of treated water.
Pheu Thai’s Srettha wins PM post by large majority
After hours of debate, the former real-estate tycoon received 482 votes in the joint parliamentary sitting on Tuesday, far higher than the required 374 votes.
3 hopefuls head into Nomination Day to kick off race to be Singapore’s 9th president
Should more than one candidate be successful in their nomination, Singapore will head to the polls on Sept 1 to elect its ninth president, after months of activity and discussion.
Employers oppose Indonesia’s WFH plan to curb pollution
Businesses saw the proposed policy as unsustainable and warned that it might do more harm than good, citing the risks of slower economic growth and lower productivity.
Global food security at crossroads as rice shortages and surging prices hit the most vulnerable
Asian countries, where 90 percent of the world’s rice is grown and eaten, are struggling with production.
All arrangements in place for Thaksin’s arrival, senior police officer says
Assistant National Police chief Prachuab Wongsuk said there were no worries about taking Thaksin into custody, adding that officials would allow people to welcome the former PM.
Christians pray among rubble of ransacked church for first Sunday service since Jaranwala incident
Several of their homes and churches were vandalised in the hours-long riot, after allegations that a copy of the Holy Quran was desecrated spread through the city.