Business & Economy

APEC’s 2023 growth seen at 3.3 pct, legacy of pandemic still overshadowing outlook

From M. Saraswathi SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 13 (NNN-Bernama) — Economic growth in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region, which…

130 Factories Shut In Bangladesh Amid Labour Protest

DHAKA, Nov 13 (NNN-BSS) – A total of 130 readymade garment (RMG) factories, in two major industrial hubs, Savar and…

Sri Lanka To Impose Maximum Penalties On Smugglers Amid Revenue Loss Concerns

COLOMBO, Nov 13 (NNN-XINHUA) – In response to escalating revenue losses, Sri Lanka Customs, plans to enforce maximum penalties for…

Malaysia’s presence in APEC will contribute towards efforts on addressing critical issues in Asia Pacific

From M. Saraswathi SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 12 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will be leading the Malaysia delegation…

Malaysia, Iran prepared to enhance bilateral ties, explore new cooperation – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia and Iran are ready to improve bilateral relations including in the fields of economy,…

Chinese-Built Railway Inaugurated In Bangladesh To Bolster Connectivity, Transportation Infrastructure

COX’S BAZAR, Nov 12 (NNN-BSS) – The Dohazari to Cox’s Bazar Railway, one of the priority development projects of Bangladesh,…

Japan Sees Nationwide Disruption In Credit Card Payments

TOKYO, Nov 12 (NNN-NHK) – Troubles with credit card payments at supermarkets, convenience stores, and transportation hubs were reported across…

Myanmar Earns 1.81 Billion USD From Agricultural Exports In Seven Months

YANGON, Nov 11 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar earned 1.81 billion U.S. dollars from agricultural products export, in the first seven months…

Malaysian DPM to make first official visit to China from Nov 12-19

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Plantation and Commodities Fadillah Yusof will make his…

Saudi’s SFD to provide over US$580 mln in development loans to 12 African countries

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (NNN-Bernama) — Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Sultan Al-Marshad on Thursday…