India’s domination of global rice trade stokes looming water crisis
Rice has become key agricultural export for India, but at great costRice farming depletes groundwater in already water-stressed…
Malaysians rejoice as ringgit’s surge boosts travel budgets: ‘it’s good news’
The ringgit’s surge to a five-year high against the US dollar is prompting Malaysians, especially travellers, to exchange…
As Trump brings back coal to power AI, China moves on to clothe the world with it
“Our nation’s beautiful clean coal resources will be critical to meeting the rise in electricity demand due to…
China’s Hainan hosts duty-free shopping spree under new customs regime
A customs scheme covering the entirety of Hainan, China’s southern island province, appears to have triggered a surge…
As a property slump drags on, China’s economy looks more resilient than it feels
HONG KONG (AP) — By some measures, China’s economy is looking resilient, with strong exports and breakthroughs in…
India set to end 2025 on strong economic footing with high growth, low inflation: Govt – Times of India
India set to end 2025 on strong economic footing with high growth, low inflation: Govt Times of IndiaAt year’s…
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[Vantage Point] A year of reckoning: Which way, Philippines?
As the Philippines enters the new year, it carries two heavy but inseparable ledgers: one economic and one…
Iran sets decade-long plan to raise oilseed self-sufficiency
Iran aims to raise domestic oilseed production to meet up to 40% of its demand over the…
Russian Manufacturing Activity Falls for Seventh Straight Month as 2025 Ends
Russia’s manufacturing sector continued to weaken at the end of 2025, with business activity declining for a seventh…
Minority questions GoldBod’s licensing of Bawa Rock as sole gold aggregator
Minority has raised concerns over GoldBod’s licensing of Bawa Rock as sole gold aggregator The Minority in Parliament…
South Korea to unveil MSCI Developed Market inclusion roadmap early next year
TL;DR summary: South Korea will publish a roadmap early next year for MSCI index upgrade. The move targets…
Colombia hikes 2026 minimum wage up nearly 23%
BOGOTA, Dec 29 (Reuters) – Colombia’s government will raise the country’s minimum wage to 1.75 million pesos per…