India in Asia Power Index 2024: The missing dimensions

Recently an Australia-based think tank, Lowy Institute’s Asia Power Index 2024 ranked India as 3rd most powerful country in Asia, trailing just behind the USA and China, who were ranked 1st and 2nd most powerful respectively. These rankings come when the …

Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump: Who is better for Asia?

JUST four days after the 47th American president moves into the White House in 2025, a pair of VIPs from China will begin receiving a stream of excited visitors. The much-awaited debut of the giant pandas on Jan 24 at Washington’s Smithsonian National Zoo, …

E Europe at critical healing stage; C Asia to see moderate growth: DNB

While Eastern Europe stands at a critical juncture of recovery, characterised by steady growth, declining inflation and gradually accommodating monetary policies incentivising further growth, Central Asia is poised for a period of moderate growth, driven …

GSLFAIR app launched in South Asia

53 The ‘Gem Sri Lanka 2025’ exhibition organised by the China Fort Gem and Jewellery Traders Association (CGJTA), will deploy an app connecting international buyers with Sri Lankan traders efficiently reflecting a pioneering advancement in the gem industry …

Thailand ranked 8th among 89 countries with richest cultural heritage and No.1 in Asia

Thailand ranks 8th globally and 1st in Asia for its rich cultural heritage, according to US News & World, showcasing its vibrant history, diverse attractions, and renowned cuisine. BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand is ranked eighth among 89 countries with …

Crude imports fall amid refinery shutdowns and West Asia tension

India’s crude oil imports in October declined to a 13-month low amid maintenance-related shutdowns at some refineries and the geopolitical crisis in West Asia which led to fears of high volatility in international oil prices. Consequently, import volumes …

Meet woman, who married 'Asia’s most eligible bachelor', daughter-in-law of one of the richest men in world, she is...

Anisha holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Bath in the UK. She owns the fashion label Silk Collective and co-founded the tourism company Authenrirary. Until recently, Anisha Rosnah was a relatively unknown figure. Now, she has emerged as a …

Linde: Dragged Down By Slowdown In Asia And Europe

Linde is a growing low-risk business capable of generating 30%+ returns on capital invested. Elevated inflation levels as of late enabled Linde to raise prices and helped boost earnings growth. The economic backdrop is less favourable currently and the …

Asia's longest cave and its 100,000-year-old giant panda fossils

Fahmi arrives in Turkiye for 3-day working visit, represents Asia at COMCEC

ISTANBUL: Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has arrived for a three-day working visit to Turkiye and to attend the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) 40th session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC). This …