Thailand leads Bhutan’s agro-export markets beyond India and Bangladesh
While India and Bangladesh remain Bhutan’s major agricultural trading partners, the country exported Nu 174.02 million worth of goods to 17 other countries, making up around…
Geopolitics
Sputtering export engine: The Korea Herald
South Korea’s early-April trade slump signals stronger economic headwinds.
Singapore, Fiji lean on close ties to weather ‘increasingly turbulent’ world
PM Lawrence Wong said Singapore and Fiji would continue to deepen bilateral cooperation in areas like trade, investment and connectivity.
A more coherent Thai policy on Myanmar
Thai authorities enabled the leader of the junta from Myanmar to attend in person the most recent BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, when the preferred position should have been to follow…
Myanmar army returns to Lashio after ethnic armed group transfers control
The Tatmadaw's return to Lashio, which was controlled by the MNDAA, came after reports emerged in the past few days that the city would be handed over to the local administration…
Bangladeshis worry amid US immigration crackdown
Thirty-one have already been deported; officials say more could be sent back.
US VP Vance urges closer US-India ties as bilateral trade talks continue amid tariff pressures
Mr Vance – known for his aggressive articulation of US President Donald Trump’s agenda that has irritated allies and opponents alike – was conciliatory towards India,…
Fleeing Pakistan, Afghans rebuild from nothing
Many of them had lived in Pakistan for decades after fleeing successive wars and crises.
Seoul, Beijing to discuss China’s unilateral construction in joint maritime zone
The South Korean government has determined that it cannot rule out the potential for the structures to ultimately be used for more than aquaculture, in light of China's past…
More U.S. rice could reach Japan tariff free, as Tokyo aims to placate Washington
U.S. President Trump has repeatedly criticised Japan over the rice market, citing an inaccurate figure that “Japan imposes a 700% tariff.”