Scrapping Malaysia’s high-value goods tax – the good and the bad While some see it as unfair to tax common folk while bringing relief to the rich, others feel it would help the economy and prevent ...

Back to trade war: US President Trump slaps India with 25% tariff citing Russian ties Announcing the move, Mr Trump cited India’s ‘high trade barriers’ and continued energy and defence ties with ...

China, US agree to extend tariff rates after two-day talks in Stockholm Chinese Vice-Minister of Commerce Li Chenggang did not immediately specify how long an extension on the tariff rates would be, ...

Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit, Minister of Labour, said he was aware of inappropriate images and video clips circulating on social media that have caused alarm among migrant workers in Thailand.

India’s new rule, aimed at China, stalls Nepal’s steel exports India made it mandatory for raw materials used in steel products to bear a quality certification mark.

TikTok launches guide to combat misinformation during Pakistan’s monsoon floods The guide defines what constitutes a tragic event — ranging from natural disasters to personal loss — and provides users ...

July 29, 2025 BEIJING – China has accelerated breakthroughs in artificial intelligence development, having released 1,509 large models to date, ranking first among the 3,755 large models released ...

Pakistan floods death toll at 10 as rescue operations continue, need for aid mounts The devastating impacts of climate change have become more visible in Gilgit-Baltistan as unprecedented heat­­waves, ...

Review MoU with UN to open rights office in Dhaka Speaking at a roundtable at the Dhaka Reporters Unity, BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed urged authorities to reassess the decision to ...

Toyota chairman willing to import firm’s U.S.-made vehicles to Japan Asia News Network (ANN) is the leading regional alliance of news titles striving to bring the region closer, through an active ...

BEIJING – The Buddhist Association of China announced on Monday that it has stripped the ordination certificate of Shi Yongxin, the abbot of the world-renowned Shaolin Temple, after investigations ...

US reaffirms defence aid for the Philippines President Marcos on Monday met with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, who hosted an enhanced honour cordon before their bilateral meeting. Sec Hegseth ...