Old debts, new nightmares for some Malaysians
Several people have shared their emotional and financial struggles due to attempts by debt collectors to reclaim decade-old debts, often inflated and accompanied by intimidation.
Economic Affairs
Bhutanese government unveils strategy to tackle youth unemployment
The government has set out a strengthened strategy to curb youth unemployment rate and reduce outmigration by enhancing job creation through start-ups, skills programmes, and…
The Hunger Games in the making in Indonesia’s Independence Month
Indonesia initiated sweeping reforms in 1998 not only because of high prices but because symbols of extravagance amid suffering made the pain unbearable.
First day of Malaysia’s one-off RM100 Sara aid brings crowds
Those offering 24-hour services began seeing customers wanting to redeem the one-off aid from midnight.
Hit by US President Trump’s steep tariffs, garment giants in India turn to Nepal
With high US duties on Indian and Bangladeshi exports, brands are exploring Nepal for production, sparking hopes of revival but raising fears of illegal transshipment.
South Korea’s Education tax hike on financial firms: Social duty or tax overreach?
The measure announced earlier this month would raise the levy on financial income — including interest, dividends, fees and trading gains — from 0.5 percent to 1 percent. The…
Philippine Lower House probe to cover Davao flood control
Davao City, which received P51 billion for flood control in 2019-2022, will not be spared from the House inquiry into alleged irregularities in flood mitigation. The Dutertes…
Pakistan’s Punjab to release wheat stocks to curb rising prices
Currently, the Commodities and Price Control Department holds 0.89 million tonnes of carryover wheat stocks from last year’s procurement.
Amid rising poverty, what Bangladesh can learn from China’s experience
With political will, a clear strategy, and practical steps, the writer says, any country can make real progress in overcoming poverty and building a more equitable society.
Vietnam’s coffee industry spots opportunity amid rising global prices
The country's coffee export turnover reached more than US$560 million last month.