Japan’s wholesale inflation hits 3-year high as fuel costs, weak yen bite
The Middle East conflict has complicated the Bank of Japan's policy path, stoking inflation through higher oil prices while squeezing an economy dependent on imported fuel.
Bangladesh eyes comprehensive economic partnership with India to narrow trade gap
Bangladesh-India trade stood at $11.39b in FY2024-25, with Bangladesh's exports amounting to only $1.76b, according to Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir.
Indonesia President Prabowo talks regional, global issues with Thai ex-PM Thaksin
Thai ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's visit to Jakarta is part of Indonesia's effort to intensify international cooperation with global leaders and other prominent figures…
Indian PM Modi inks uranium and defence deals in Australia amid regional anxieties
After signing the uranium deal during a meeting in Melbourne, visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Australia presented “historic opportunities” to aid his…
Myanmar FM to meet ASEAN ministers in Bangkok on Sunday
Myanmar has been largely frozen out of the 11-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) since a military coup five years ago, but junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was…
Vietnam, Laos strengthen border defence friendship
At Border Marker No. 460, the two defence ministers jointly took part in the traditional ceremony of repainting the marker.
Malaysia’s 1MDB’s Jho Low return claim denied
Malaysia's Finance Ministry have denied allegations from earlier reports claiming that the fugitive financier had returned to Malaysia to negotiate matters related to 1MDB…
As K-pop costs soar, government plans bigger boost for smaller agencies
Music executives say tax credits, new investment funds are needed to sustain industry growth
Foreign graduates in South Korea see bigger paychecks
Study finds higher earnings, continued study are key factors for international students.
Threads of change: Chinese traditional needlework expands into global brands, cultural experiences, digital platforms
Beyond tourism and experience-based learning, Suzhou embroidery is also developing structured talent pipelines that extend beyond the city.