World Bank data show that just 2.4 per cent of Nepalis lived below the extreme poverty line in 2022, while 52.7 per cent remained below the $8.30 poverty line.

The ongoing demonstrations have forced the closure of over 400 factories and led to multiple arrests across industrial hubs.

Board of Investment Minister Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh highlighted Karachi as Pakistan’s main industrial and commercial hub, noting that its port and financial infrastructure offer prime opportunities for ...

NEW DELHI – Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday urged the leadership of the Tata Group to resolve their differences through discussions behind closed doors, saying the dispute between Tata ...

The Merdeka Textile Museum showcases nearly 450 rare textiles, costumes, and ornaments collected by the late cultural preservationist Azah Aziz, bringing to life the rich heritage of Palembang, ...

The analysis estimates that climate change caused 10,600 additional preterm births across India, Bangladesh and the Philippines during the extreme heatwave in April 2024—an event made at least 45 ...

DHAKA – Sirajganj has a way of welcoming visitors through its food. From fresh fish from the Jamuna River and rich beef curries to warm pantuas and traditional pituli, the district offers a taste of ...

President Lee Jae-myung made the pledge in a speech at the National Assembly, calling for bipartisan support to pass the 2027 budget bill.

With major investments in aviation, transport and conference facilities, the island is preparing not only to host the APEC Leaders’ Week in November 2027 but also to strengthen its position as an ...

Thailand is ageing rapidly with a median age of 41, but its GDP per capita is only about $7,200, significantly lower than other countries with similar age profiles, leading an economist to warn it ...

HONG KONG – Financial industry practitioners are advocating a regulatory framework for data sharing, the use of agentic artificial intelligence, and tokenization, measures that would position Hong ...

JOHOR BAHRU – In Iskandar Puteri’s upscale Eco Botanic enclave, owners are beginning to receive the keys to European-style terraced homes launched three years ago. Finance manager Lee Shi Qing bought ...