Indonesia’s stock market plunges while others shine
Analysts suggest a downturn of the Indonesia Stock Exchange Composite index, which gained momentum with a sudden plunge on Tuesday prompting a brief suspension of trade, is driven…
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New Sino-Cambodia ‘cold chain’ shipping route launched
The new route was announced on March 15. The following day, Wang Wenbin, Chinese ambassador to Cambodia, took to social media to laud the latest commercial link between the two…
India’s exports decline for 4th month in a row in Feb to US$36.91 billion
Speaking to the media, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said that although FY25 has been a difficult year, the country is moving towards achieving USD 800 billion in combined…
Chemically-treated pineapples in Bangladesh’s Tangail raise health concerns
Madhupur farmers use excessive hormone to maximise profit during Ramadan.
Nepal’s two-tier airfares: Are they fair?
The provision has helped keep domestic flight operators afloat. The system’s removal could lead to a loss of $75 million a year in foreign exchange.
EXPLAINER: How Vietnam strives to achieve two million private firms by 2030
The plan aims to position the private economy as the 'most important driver' of the national economy. This effort aligns with the country's broader goal of becoming a high-income,…
Banking reforms on the move in Bangladesh
Most recently, it has tightened regulations regarding dividend payouts by scheduled banks, exemplifying the strategy of seizing low-hanging fruit in the pursuit of structural…
Boosting spending appetites tops agenda in China’s recently concluded two sessions
Along with a consumer goods trade-in program, policymakers will increase fiscal spending on public services to alleviate financial burdens on households and empower them with…
Beleaguered Nissan president Uchida to step down
The move comes as Uchida takes responsibility for the company’s deteriorating performance. Nissan aims to find ways to improve business performance through restructuring and…
Mass production of Rapidus advanced semiconductors in Japan to begin from 2027
Rapidus plans to produce 2 nanometer semiconductors. Because they consume less energy than current semiconductors, they are expected to be in demand in a wide range of areas,…