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Cambodia Seeks Malaysian Investment to Power Growth in Halal Food Industry
Cambodia is actively seeking Malaysian investment in its halal food processing sector, aiming to strengthen economic ties and tap into the growing global...
Thai Exporters Hit as Philippines Freezes Rice Imports for Two Months
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, following a Cabinet meeting, announced that rice imports will be suspended for 60 days from September 1 to...
Pakistan Set to Gain as US Imposes Tariff on Indian Rice
Pakistan’s basmati rice exports have continued to grow steadily in recent years. Data from the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) shows that...
US and China Extend Trade Truce to 10 November, Averting Tariff Hike
The United States and China have agreed to extend their trade truce until 10 November, narrowly avoiding a planned tariff increase between the...
Indonesia’s Retail Sales Rebound in July After Nine-Month Slump
JAKARTA — Indonesia’s retail sales are poised to rebound in July after nine months of sluggish growth, driven by stronger demand for certain...
Bangladesh Faces Deepening Investment Decline
One year into the interim government’s tenure, Bangladesh is facing a deepening investment crisis, business leaders and economists warn. DHAKA – Private investment...
Analysts Warn Hong Kong’s Commercial Property Slump Could Last a Decade
HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s once high-flying commercial property market faces a prolonged downturn, with analysts warning that recovery may be “improbable within...
Vietnam Sets Higher 2025 Growth Target and Unveils Bold Economic Roadmap
HANOI – Vietnam has significantly raised its sights for 2025, unveiling a bold economic plan that targets GDP growth between 8.3% and 8.5%,...
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Iran calls Pakistan-Saudi defense deal a step toward a ‘regional security alliance’
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday voiced strong support for the newly signed defence pact between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, calling it the...
Trump Faces Diplomatic Pressure as Allies Recognize Palestinian State
UNITED NATIONS: Growing frustration with Washington’s handling of the Gaza war spilled into the UN General Assembly this week, as key US allies...
‘World Is Falling Apart,’ Says Trump in Fiery UN Critique
UNITED NATIONS: US President Donald Trump delivered a fiery address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, railing against climate change policies,...
