India-US trade deal: Delhi set for crucial four-day talks
The visit is expected to focus heavily on finalising the contours of an interim trade arrangement while simultaneously advancing broader negotiations on market access, customs…
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ASEAN wraps up talks on pact to unlock US$2 trillion digital economy
In a statement on Tuesday, the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry said negotiations for the agreement were completed during the second ASEAN Senior Economic Officials’…
Vietnam’s private capital market rebounds as AI emerges as investment magnet
The country's private capital market is entering a new growth cycle, with both private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) investments rebounding strongly after a prolonged…
Nepal’s VAT on electricity sparks debate over bills, grid capacity and fairness
Government defends new tax as essential for power infrastructure upgrades, but experts and critics warn it could increase household costs and dampen electricity demand.
Japan to join US AI-project ‘Genesis Mission’ aimed at gaining advantage in tech race with China
Japan will become the project’s first international partner. Over the next five years, the Japanese and U.S. governments will invest a total of $1 billion in joint development…
Thailand’s ‘Thais Help Thais Plus’ spending scheme tops 797 million baht on first day
The figures reflect strong public interest in the government’s latest cost-of-living support measure, launched as households continue to face high living costs and elevated…
Indonesia pushes mass transit to curb fuel subsidy costs
Transportation expenses consume up to 40 percent of household income.
Jinjiang model still shaping China’s growth
Balanced, comprehensive development path turns city into apparel powerhouse.
Vietnam, Philippines agree to elevate relations to enhanced strategic partnership
With the elevation of ties to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership, the two sides agreed to cooperate in building an action programme to implement the new relationship framework in…
ASEAN factories face closures and layoffs as war-driven cost shock spreads
While strong production in electronics has helped keep headline economic indicators looking relatively resilient, economists and industry leaders warn that deeper stress is…