Malaysia signs MoU with China to strengthen AI and digital economy
Under the MoU, both parties will cooperate in, among others, policy coordination and regulatory alignment, industrial digital transformation, digital technology innovation and…
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Dragon fruit unseats durian as Vietnam’s top fruit export
In a surprising shift in Vietnam’s fruit export market, dragon fruit has surged ahead to become the country’s leading fruit export, surpassing durian.
Duty-free loophole? Nepal’s edible oil exports stir crisis in Indian refining industry
According to the Solvent Extractors’ Association of India, the impact of duty-free edible oil imports from Nepal, initially confined to Northern and Eastern India, also spreads…
Soybean, palm oil prices spike in Bangladesh
Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin said that improved supply and increased competition might bring down the prices soon.
How Malaysia’s looming fish trawling ban could affect your dining options
The looming ban on bottom trawling is the latest threat to Malaysia’s fishermen, who are also facing declining catch levels, a lack of interest from local youth in joining the…
In Indonesia, consumer confidence sinks to five-month low as economic anxiety grows
The decline reflected growing pessimism over both current economic conditions and future expectations, says an official.
Koreans in their late 20s face worst job market in 12 years
The downturn is driven by a shrinking economy, a plunge in job openings, and a growing preference for experienced hires.
US tariff on Bhutan’s exports likely to have minimal impact: ADB
Going through the four years’ export figures of Bhutan with the US, an expert has said that the export to the US accounts for mere 0.1 percent of Bhutan’s gross domestic…
‘The sky will not fall’: Can Hong Kong’s free port status cushion impacts of tariff war?
Mr Trump has slapped up to 145 per cent tariffs on imports from China, including Hong Kong, despite the city’s status as a free port, where goods are processed and pass through…
Make the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo a festival to share hopes for future: The Japan News
The theme of the event, “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” aims to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations.