Thai culture ministry aims to have Muay Thai, Thai costumes listed by UNESCO
Seeking UNESCO’s recognition of Thai cultural heritage is in line with the Thai government’s policy of promoting Thai soft power as an economic driver.
Economic Affairs
Mumbai surpasses Beijing as Asia’s billionaire capital: Hurun Report
Wealth of Indian billionaires amounts to a staggering US$1 trillion, accounting for 7 per cent of the global billionaire wealth, emphasizing the nation’s substantial economic…
Reverse migration in Bangladesh rises twentyfold in five years
The study surveyed more than 3.08 lakh households across the country and found that 13.8 out of every 1,000 people returned to the village in 2023. Such migration rose by almost…
China steps up pursuit of foreign investors, as companies await concrete action
Beijing hosted a slew of high-profile events this week aimed at drawing more foreign investment into the country, but the business community is hoping to see more supportive…
Tears to keep flowing over high onion prices in Malaysia
Prices are expected to rise due to supply concerns, with the government seeking a remedy as the demand for onions spikes during Ramadan and Hari Raya.
Soybean oil consumption falls as Bangladeshis switch to mustard, palm oils
According to a report by the US Department of Agriculture last week, mustard oil has become very competitive since 2022 in Bangladesh when the price of soybean oil reached a…
IMF programme no excuse to retard growth: PM Shehbaz
The prime minister reiterated that the country could not survive without another IMF programme. At the same time, he said it should be clear that the country should also…
China’s market liberalization big pull for investors
Concrete steps are being taken to completely lift market access restrictions for foreign investors in the manufacturing sector, while expanding openness in sectors like…
Vietnam ready to welcome investments in electronics, semiconductor industry: Official
With the global electronics and semiconductor market expected to surpass US$1 trillion by 2030, the Vietnamese Government is preparing the best conditions to welcome incoming…
South Korean banks compete for foreign customers
Beyond just providing designated communication channels, banks are also working to provide more differentiated services suited to foreign customers' needs.