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."
Education specialists key to navigating complex learning landscape in Brunei
Held annually, the Education Specialists Seminar serves as a platform for specialists and key stakeholders to exchange best practice and explore innovative approaches to enhancing…
Nepal’s summer tourism thrives as Indians escaping heat fill hotel rooms
Indian arrivals to Chitwan and Pokhara jump sharply as travellers seek relief from soaring temperatures in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, boosting Nepal’s wildlife and leisure tourism…
Japan and Thailand join forces to unlock RCEP’s trade potential
The joint initiative focused on educating entrepreneurs about RCEP's key features, such as the "Single Rule of Origin," which simplifies qualifying for reduced tariffs by allowing…
Brunei Sultan holds bilateral meeting with Thai PM
During the Meeting, His Majesty and the Thai Prime Minister discussed bilateral cooperation in trade, food supply, and people-to-people exchanges. His Majesty also extended an…
Economists warn Laos of slower growth, rising inflation as Middle East conflict bites
Presenting a macroecono-mic assessment, Deputy Director General of the Macroeconomic Research Institute, Dr Vanxay Sayavong, said the country’s economic outlook had become more…