Lao central bank warns public over counterfeit 100,000 kip banknotes
The forged notes were crudely produced by replicating authentic banknotes on standard A4 paper and attaching a fraudulent security thread designed to mimic genuine features.
Economic Affairs
How Bangladeshi couriers are powering e-commerce, everyday life
From personal gifts to heavy-duty construction materials, courier services are now a cornerstone of daily logistics.
Who gets South Korea’s cash handouts? Rules for foreign residents explained
If you're a permanent resident covered by the national health insurance system, check the detailed criteria — you may be eligible for at least 150,000 won.
Vietnam posts strongest first-half GDP growth in over a decade
Agro-forestry-fishery expanded by 3.84%, industry and construction by 8.33%, and the services sector by 8.14%, contributing 5.59%, 42.4%, and 52.21%, respectively, to overall…
Nepal’s hotels struggle to retain staff as trained workers flock abroad
Despite rising demand and local jobs creation, hospitality businesses in Rupandehi face chronic labour shortages as employees treat jobs as stepping stones to foreign employment…
Thailand concerned over rising costs as Vietnam secures 20% US import tariff deal
Vietnam secures a 20% tariff deal with the US, leaving Thailand to face potential higher costs and competitive disadvantages in exports to the US market.
Inflation, job security temper Filipinos’ optimism about 2026
Results from a study covering the second quarter of 2025 showed that 73 percent of Filipinos expect their income to go up next year although 44 percent said they may still…
Expanded SST: Malaysian consumers warned against dishonest traders
An economist said consumers can report such companies for profiteering to the authorities or even name the company on social media.
State palace vows to raise Philippine economy to upper middle-income bracket
This statement followed the World Bank’s latest country classification results, which showed that the Philippines remains in the lower middle-income bracket — a classification…
Subsidised cooking oil allegedly sold for prayer use in Malaysia’s Penang
Penang Hindu Association is claiming that some bottles containing prayer oil, sold at nearly RM9 per litre, are actually just ordinary, subsidised Malaysian cooking oil, which can…