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…
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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.
Indonesia vows to keep food prices stable during Ramadan
Indonesians have entered Ramadan with soaring food prices amid increased demand, and economists are predicting further hikes over the next two months.
Insane iftar market a mockery of price control measures
The price of onions have seen an unbelievable 223 per cent hike per kg compared to its price during the last Ramadan. The government's repeated assurances of stability in kitchen…
First Gaza aid ship leaves Cyprus as Palestinians teeter on the brink of famine
The charity ship Open Arms was seen towing a barge containing flour, rice, and protein. The mission was funded mostly by the UAE and organised by US-based charity World Central…
China’s thrust on high-end manufacturing targets global supply chains
Despite facing strong headwinds, business leaders said that China's push for innovation in information technology is unwavering.