Nepal has sent its first shipment of vegetables to Qatar, grown with Chinese technical and financial assistance. The consignment includes 1,500 kilograms of red cherry pepper chillies, flat beans, and…
Economy
Graphjet finds geopolitical sweet spot in Nevada
When China, the world’s biggest graphite producer, introduced tough restrictions on exporting the mineral in December 2023, Graphjet Technology spotted an opportunity. It was time to accelerate its pl…
Southeast Asia In A Multipolar World: Navigating Challenges And Opportunities – Analysis
Southeast Asia finds itself at a pivotal moment as the global power structure shifts from unipolarity to multipolarity, driven by China’s rise, Russia’s resurgence, and India’s growing influence. The …
Bangladesh’s Economy Weighed Down by Debt, Unrest, and Strained India Ties
Bangladesh’s interim administration faces the monumental tasks of restoring peace and order, facilitating a return to democracy, and reviving an ailing economy. In doing so, the administration, led by…
How Is Bangladesh Doing 1 Month After Sheikh Hasina’s Exit?
A month ago, a student-led movement ousted Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, after weeks of protests and clashes that killed over 600 people and pushed the country to the brink of chaos. What…
Malaysia and Indonesia attract record foreign investment amid US Fed policy shift
Global investors are increasing their investments in Indonesia and Malaysia, betting that these markets will gain more compared to other emerging economies as the United States’ Federal Reserve appear…
How have India and Bangladesh, two of the fastest-growing economies, performed in the last two decades?
In the wake of recent turmoil, uncertainty lurks over Bangladesh’s ability to maintain its growth momentum India and Bangladesh are among the fastest-growing major economies in the world. Howeve…
How Bangladesh’s interim leaders can turn the country’s troubled economy around
The current political turmoil in Bangladesh, which has seen the government collapse in the face of widespread protests, will pose a fresh set of challenges for the country’s economy. One of the most i…
Muhammed Yunus-led Bangladesh govt taps IMF, World Bank, other financial institutions for $8 billion funding
Bangladesh has approached the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank (WB), Asian Development Bank (ADB) and other international lenders for loans worth $8 billion, Hindustan Times reported. Wit…