World Bank cuts East Asia and Pacific 2026 growth forecast to 4.2%
Key factors contributing to the reduced forecast include a slowdown in China's economy, rising global energy prices, and uncertainty over global trade policy.
Brunei Crown Prince welcomes Timor-Leste Prime Minister
This marks Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão’s third official visit to Brunei Darussalam, following his previous official visits in 2014 and 2017.
All that glitters is not gold: Consumers in China on alert over hard-to-detect fakes
State broadcaster China Central Television reported on April 26 that fraudsters had been mixing rhenium – a silvery rare metal that costs a fraction of the price of gold –…
In Nepal, landless squatters and powerless local units caught in federal eviction push
Federal directive to relocate squatters raises concerns over municipal capacity amid legal and financial constraints.
PM Modi thanks Bengal people for massive voter turnout in Phase 2 elections
PM Narendra Modi said the scale of turnout in Phase 2 mirrored the first phase, underlining a significant shift in the electoral environment.
Brunei Sultan receives in audience Cambodia’s Deputy PM
The Deputy PM is in Brunei Darussalam to attend the 25th ASEAN-European Union Ministerial Meeting, which was held from 27th to 28th April 2026, as well as for an official visit…
Bhutan’s film industry grapples with rising piracy and weak copyright enforcement
Weak deterrence, low reporting of casual piracy, and jurisdictional challenges with global platforms further complicate enforcement.
Oil India strikes new oil, gas discovery in Libya’s Ghadames Basin
According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the well was completed to a final depth of 8,440 feet and achieved production of 13 million cubic feet of gas and 327…
EU observers call Bangladesh polls ‘credible’, urge reforms to strengthen democratic process
Final report praises competitive vote but flags violence, disinformation and low women’s participation.
Over 100 miles of railway line being repaired in Myanmar
The line is a 110-mile journey from Myitkyina to Moehnyin, with over 163 miles of track and 33 stations.