EU-India trade deal: Bangladeshi exporters to face tougher days
After it takes effect, the EU’s tariff on Indian apparel products will drop to zero from the existing 12 percent, potentially eroding a long-standing advantage enjoyed by Dhaka.
Vietnam, European Union upgrade ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
The two sides committed to strengthening political trust through enhanced high-level exchanges, more effective use of existing cooperation mechanisms, the development of new…
India-EU free trade pact could squeeze Nepal’s garment exports as LDC graduation nears
Brussels said the agreement would support investment flows, improve access to European markets and deepen supply-chain integration.
Pakistan opposes any use of force against Iran
In a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, PM Shehbaz “underscored the importance of sustained dialogue and diplomatic engagement for promoting peace, security and…
Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s popularity gives ruling party momentum
Meanwhile, the newly formed main opposition Centrist Reform Alliance has yet to see a bounce in its support, and will be scrambling to endear itself to more voters before next…
Thailand’s reformist Natthaphong is frontrunner ahead of February vote, polls show
The elections in February have settled into a three-way race between PM Anutin’s conservative Bhumjaithai Party, the former ruling Pheu Thai Party, and the reformist People’s…
Malaysia PM Anwar’s one-week ultimatum marks significant escalation in anti-graft drive, says social activist
Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye, who is a member of the Malaysian Integrity Institute, said this message from Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim signals a move from "policy-making" to "personal…
South Korea passes law to combat scalping, piracy
Piracy is now punishable by up to seven years in prison, while ticket scalpers face fines up to 50 times the sale price.
Pakistan, China launch e-mining platform, sign several MoUs
Islamabad seeks Chinese investment to move mining beyond extraction.
Slower-than-expected pace of investment bill behind US President Trump’s tariff hike: South Korean presidential office
Kim Yong-beom, presidential chief of staff for policy, explained during a press briefing that, from Washington’s perspective, a broad tariff agreement was first reached on July…