Vietnam issues new rules governing foreign media activities
Foreign media agencies, representative offices and organisations must obtain approval for press activities in Việt Nam and comply with Vietnamese law under Decree 262.
Mongolian state budget recorded almost USD280 million deficit in 2025
The consolidated budget posted a balanced deficit equivalent to 1.1% of Mongolia's GDP.
Chinese ACs cool sweltering Europeans
Portable split air conditioners made by Chinese home appliance manufacturers have become highly sought-after, trendy items in Europe, as temperatures in many European countries…
Supreme Court seeks government’s explanation over stalled probe into Nepal Airlines’ Chinese aircraft deal
Nepal's Supreme Court orders government agencies to explain why no investigation has been launched into the controversial procurement of six Chinese aircraft, despite billions in…
Mongolian MP questions USD 223.51 million e-learning plan, amid shortage of over 6,300 teachers
During a plenary parliamentary session with members of the Mongolian People's Party, MP J.Galbadrakh raised concerns about the government's education spending priorities.
The hidden tax on Bangladesh’s diaspora
For a worker bound abroad, the all-in cost runs into several thousand dollars, and most of this is borrowed, often at usurious rates. The worker spends the first six to 12 months…
Myanmar-India discuss drafting of agreement to establish bilateral currency swap between central banks
The two countries also discussed ways to strengthen mutually beneficial banking cooperation further.
Two Japanese nationals detained in China on suspicion of smuggling rare earth products
The Chinese government strictly controls exports of rare earths.
Brunei co-chairs sub-regional counter-terrorism forum
The annual forum serves as a platform for senior officials from Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand to exchange…
ICC trial chamber warns parties in Philippine ex-president Duterte case over media comments
ICC Trial Chamber III Presiding Judge Joanna Korner reminded that "trials are not conducted by the court of public opinion."