Indonesia’s widening deficit spurs calls to curb major spending
Although the gap remains below the legal cap of 3 percent, some experts have warned that mounting pressure could challenge the state’s capacity to sustain President Prabowo…
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South Korea pushes for exemption from US fee on foreign-built vehicle carriers
The Korean government highlighted its automakers, Hyundai Motor and Kia in particular, have fulfilled their investment commitments that were pledged during the first Donald Trump…
Foreign visitors to Vietnam near 10.7 million in first six months, half of yearly target
Tourists from Northeast Asia account for 60 per cent of total international visitors to Vietnam in the first half of the year.
How Bangladeshi couriers are powering e-commerce, everyday life
From personal gifts to heavy-duty construction materials, courier services are now a cornerstone of daily logistics.
Nepal’s hotels struggle to retain staff as trained workers flock abroad
Despite rising demand and local jobs creation, hospitality businesses in Rupandehi face chronic labour shortages as employees treat jobs as stepping stones to foreign employment…
Expanded SST: Malaysian consumers warned against dishonest traders
An economist said consumers can report such companies for profiteering to the authorities or even name the company on social media.
Indonesian government targets 15,000 barrels per day from community oil wells
The energy ministry has identified around 7,000 potentially productive community wells in Aceh, Jambi, South Sumatra, Central Java and East Java.
Baht bills banned: Electricity Authority of Cambodia orders halt to Thai currency billing on border
Military conflicts triggered by Thai troops and threats from Thai extremist groups, who proposed cutting off electricity and internet services to Cambodia, prompted the Cambodian…
1MDB saga: Standard Chartered Bank disputes $3.4 billion claim by liquidators in Singapore
The lawsuit claims StanChart facilitated over 100 intrabank transfers that concealed stolen funds and ignored red flags, violating Singaporean regulations. StanChart denies the…
Indonesia posts $4.3b surplus in May on strong exports of CPO, steel
Despite ongoing trade talks in view of Trump's looming tariffs, the United States still contributed the most to Indonesia’s surplus in the January-May period this year, even…