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Vietnam Set to Sign Free Trade Pact With European Bloc This Week
Hanoi also says that a reciprocal trade deal with the United States is nearing completion and should be signed soon.
How a fuel crisis is threatening Bangladesh’s reform goals: ‘it hit our citizens hard’
Faced with a fuel crisis beyond its control, Bangladesh’s government is spending the equivalent of hundreds of millions of US dollars each month to insulate its people from surging prices. But as growth slows and inflation rises, the new government’s reform plans are being tested before it has had much time to clean up the country’s troubled financial institutions or retool its young, abundant – but underemployed – workforce for the AI era. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman took office on February...
US states seek children’s data protections in Character.AI bankruptcy
'This company has collected some of the most private thoughts children have ever shared, and now those conversations could be sold off to the highest bidder,' New York Attorney General Letitia James says
Fuse CEO Tony Isidro highlights how fintech can help small businesses unlock better financing at Asean MSME Summit
By improving access to capital, fintech can help drive the growth of MSMEs.
Malaysian tycoon goes on Singapore property buying spree to ‘catch up with the rest’
Malaysian property tycoon Lee Yeow Seng is making waves as one of the most aggressive buyers of commercial real estate in Singapore, and he is not done yet. His IOI Properties Group is in exclusive talks and due diligence to purchase two property assets – Chijmes, a retail venue inside a former Catholic convent in its civic district, and the nearby Capitol Kempinski hotel, CEO Lee said in an interview. He declined to disclose how much a final agreement will value the two assets at, citing...
Novo and Avignon Clinic bring real-life weight-management stories to live lighter
In the Philippines, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adults has continued to rise.
Opening ceremony held for new China-DPRK border bridge over Yalu River
Opening ceremony held for new China-DPRK border bridge over Yalu River
‘Machong Chismisan’ contract terminated over remarks on Kris Aquino’s son
The Pod Network (TPN) has terminated its contract with the controversial podcast “Machong Chismisan” following public backlash over remarks made about Kris Aquino’s eldest son, Josh.
Teacher and student to carry flag at Asian Para Games
Para taekwondo player Yeung Siu-ki and para athlete Katie Wong were on Thursday named as the flag bearers for Hong Kong, China at this year's Asian Para Games before the 150-strong delegation departs for Nagoya. Yeung, who is Wong's teacher, said the fact that they were both chosen for the role made the honour especially meaningful. "As an athlete, being able to stand in the front row at a major sporting event is actually a very special honour, so I am very happy. And it was also completely unexpected," Yeung said. Wong was among the 20 athletes who will be taking part in the Games for the first time. Eighty athletes from Hong Kong, China will be competing in 10 sports at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games. The event will begin on October 18. Edited by Aaron Tam
Graphics: China advances two-way opening-up of its financial markets
Graphics: China advances two-way opening-up of its financial markets