In Bangladesh, foreign fruits turn costlier for duty hike
The duty on some fresh fruits, such as grapes, apples, and watermelons, as well as on juices, was raised to 30 percent from 20 per cent.
PM Ishiba’s Asian tour: Make efforts for regional development through multilayered cooperation
It is vital for Japan and ASEAN nations to continue to work together on an equal footing and further develop trust between them.
No silver lining: The Kathmandu Post
The first six months of the Oli government has been woeful any way you evaluate it.
Women leadership in ASEAN’s economic growth to be promoted under Malaysia’s Chairmanship
Evidence based on ASEAN statistics shows that, up to 2022, women participation in leadership positions across various managerial and decision-making positions had, in general,…
Beware of fake news about Malaysian King on site impersonating The Star
The Star—which Reuters named one of the most trusted sources of news in Malaysia—publishes only on its official website thestar.com.my and its official social media channels.
Dealing with the Taliban
Neither side wants a breakdown in relations, so diplomatic re-engagement is a compulsion.
The wheel of fortune is turning
The response to the house arrest issue from some of Umno’s top leaders illustrates Thucy-dides’ point that “if people think differently, they will act divergently."
Hijacking ‘People Power’ vs Marcoses
Over the past year, the once-invincible Dutertes have been gradually reduced to a ragtag cabal of “destabilisers” after getting purged from all key positions in the government.
Talks on Cambodia-US military drills may resume in February
The announcement was made by US defense attaché Colonel Kyle Saltzman, as he met with General Vong Pisen, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF), on the…
58 accused in Kerala Dalit girl rape case identified;11 more arrested
An 18-year-old Dalit girl has been sexually abused by more than 60 people over the past five years in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta. The incident came to light when volunteers from…