South Asian states weigh prospects as US, India mull trade deal
US and Indian officials have signaled that their agreement is expected to be concluded by the end of November, clearing the way for bilateral trade between the two countries to…
Pakistan’s population crisis: Nation expanding faster than survival capacity
Already home to over 241.5m people, the country is projected to cross 300m by 2030 and approach 400m by 2050.
Flight cancellations surge on China-Japan routes
Data from DAST shows that the cancellation rate for flights to Japan is set to rise steadily over the coming week, with the cancellation rate projected to reach 21.6 percent on…
India-Canada ties get boost as PM Modi meets Canadian counterpart Carney
The meeting comes after months of efforts to reset ties strained by Canada’s allegations of India’s involvement in the killing of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in 2023.…
Bangladesh quake: High risk Dhaka buildings still in use
More than two and a half years have passed since 42 buildings in Dhaka, Gazipur, and Narayanganj were declared "highly risky" and ordered to be demolished within three months.…
Malaysia plans social media ban for kids next year
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government expects all platform providers to implement electronic know-your-customer identity verification by next year. The…
First domestic robot training base opens in China’s Wuhan
This marks a step toward greater technological self-reliance and establishes a domestic platform for developing robotics and embodied intelligence systems.
Bhutan Prime Minister’s state visit to Bangladesh unlocks new trade and connectivity deals
Bhutan and Bangladesh deepen cooperation with new agreements on internet bandwidth, health workforce recruitment, and a Free Trade Agreement in the future.
‘Not my sister’: Philippines’ Marcos hits back at sibling over cocaine claims
Senator Imee’s allegations laid bare the depth of the rift within the Southeast Asian nation’s ruling family, which saw the peak of their political comeback in the 2022…
Hanging by a thread: 50% US tariffs put Indian textile exporters in survival mode
While awaiting government support and US trade negotiations, industry experts stress the need for innovation, diversification, and modernising textile production.