UNDP ranks Nepal 146th on HDI, three positions higher than in 2021
During the same period, Nepal’s life expectancy at birth increased by 15.7 years, expected years of schooling by 5.4 years, and mean years of schooling by 2.1 years.
Economic Affairs
Korea central bank report sparks controversy over foreign care worker wages
“The bank’s suggestions of paying migrant workers cheaper than the minimum wage are discriminatory and anti-human rights ideas,” according to a major coalition comprised of…
Cambodia one of top countries with 70% of businesses female owned
The Minister of Women’s Affairs Ing Kantha Phavi added that along with such a significant economic contribution, maternal health has also improved, as indicated by reduced rates…
An apple a day fritters savings away? Apple price rises to all-time high
The wholesale price of 10 kilograms of apples as of Tuesday was 91,700 won (US$70), more than double the 41,060 (US$31) won for same amount at the same time last year, according…
China to roll out more policies to back property sector
Experts believe China will continue to defuse property sector risks in a steady and orderly manner with market-oriented measures, after the authorities recently issued a series of…
Time magazine spotlights ‘Salesman’ Srettha with wide-ranging interview
The prime minister’s efforts since taking office last August have already paid dividends with foreign direct investment in the fourth quarter of 2023 doubling from a year…
PM hopes for more fruitful Vietnam-ADB partnership
The Asian Development Bank has financed about 600 programmes and projects in Vietnam with total funding of nearly US$18 billion, covering agriculture, rural areas, education,…
Vietnam sees large potential in veggie, fruit exports to Southeast Asia, Middle East: forum
Despite the presence of intense competition in the region, characterised by similar farming product structures and various trade barriers, Vietnam faces challenges if it solely…
Pakistan eyes ‘larger, longer’ bailout package
The government declared its intention on Tuesday to negotiate a “longer and larger” economic bailout package with the International Monetary Fund (IMF),…
Bangladesh Bank to step in if banks don’t merge voluntarily by Dec 2024
Both weak and strong banks will be evaluated by audit firms before the Bangladesh Bank takes any decision on their mergers.