Private banks in China seek state capital amid economic pressures
The moves come as banks in China grapple not just with the effects of a property crisis that has reverberated through the economy but also with low interest rates – part of the…
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Bankers review Thai PM Paetongtarn’s performance in first 100 days
Noting that Chinese companies could be expected to move their production bases to Thailand to counter the tariffs announced by US president-elect Trump, and the inevitable…
Exports hit as India wants ‘no Chinese component’ in Nepali goods
Manufacturers and exporters say they are in a dilemma over trade with India following the restrictive measures imposed by New Delhi on Nepali goods. Making matters worse is the…
China’s fresh approaches to winter pasturing see strong returns
Use of high-tech methods reduce environmental impact, boost incomes.
Indian firms eye investment in Indonesia’s pharma sector, ambassador says
In October, then-president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo established a special economic zone (SEZ) for tourism and health in Batam, with India's Apollo Hospitals and local hospital…
India expects to double its $4 trillion economy this decade: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that India expects to double its $4 trillion economy as well as its $800 billion trade this decade, adding the country is prepared to…
Bumpy road ahead for Korean economy
Political tumult, slowing growth, US tariff threats “triple whammy” hit Asia’s fourth-largest economy.
Fewer marriages among young Indonesians hurt wedding industry
Last year, the archipelago only saw 1.57 million couples tying the knot, according to Statistics Indonesia (BPS), a fall from over 2 million in 2018.
Tourism Authority of Thailand projects 40 million foreign tourists in 2025, revenue to rise 7.5%
Authority will also ask airlines from India and China – two of Thailand’s largest tourism markets – to increase flights to the kingdom.
Gold price continues to tumble in Nepali market
The decision to slash the duty on gold customs was made during a cabinet meeting on December 4. This move aims to address the imbalance caused by Nepal’s higher gold duty…