G-7 sanctions on Russia may hit India’s diamond hub
Nine in 10 of the world’s diamonds are cut and polished in this bustling town in the western state of Gujarat.
Trade
Bangladesh needs to be more cost-competitive to boost exports to Japan: Experts
To promote Japanese investment, a dedicated economic zone is being constructed outside the capital with tax exemptions, income tax immunity.
Call for uniform air quality indicator in Asean ahead of transboundary talks
This comes as Singapore gets ready to host talks with Asean members in June to develop a second road map for transboundary haze cooperation.
Bongbong Marcos cites importance of ties with Australia
Marcos also stressed the need to ensure economic security cooperation with Australia, particularly as the Philippines undergoes transformation.
China, US commerce and trade chiefs to meet next week
Washington has expressed eagerness for high-level meetings with China in an effort to keep increasingly tense relations from veering toward conflict.
New Lao-Thai river bridge now 72 percent complete
Project director Laythong Phommavong has said good progress is being made on the Lao side and construction is slightly ahead of schedule.
US, Taiwan reach deal on first part of ’21st Century’ trade pact
After the initial agreement is signed, negotiations will commence on other, more complicated trade areas, the US Trade Representative's office said.
Indonesia to sign trade agreement with Iran next week
Jakarta said the two countries would sign the trade agreement during a visit of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to Jakarta between May 22 and 24.
China’s FDI inflow up 2.2% in Jan-April
The manufacturing sector attracted 130.05 billion yuan of global capital between January and April, up 4.1 percent year-on-year, said the ministry of commerce.
Russia, China sending deadly aid to Myanmar’s military: UN expert
The expert also said that the military has imported at least $1 billion in arms and other material since the coup was staged.