South Asia

South Asia

UN urges aid to Myanmar quake survivors before monsoons hit, death toll climbs towards 3,000

Myanmar's military ruler Min Aung Hlaing says, among the missing, most are assumed to be dead. There is a narrow chance for them to remain alive

1w ago

Myanmar quake: Hope fades for survivors as toll passes 2,000

Myanmar today declared a week of national mourning for the victims of the country's devastating earthquake

2w ago

Six killed as PTI activists clash with Pak security forces

At least six people, including four paramilitary soldiers, were killed yesterday during clashes near Pakistan’s parliament between security forces and protesters who are demanding the release of former prime minister Imran Khan.

4m ago

Supporters clash with cops at PTI rally as leaders demand Imran’s release

PTI leaders rallied on the outskirts of Islamabad on Sunday, demanding the “immediate release” of their founder, Imran Khan, while criticising the government for marginalising the party as police fired tear gas to disperse the crowd.

7m ago

China’s underwhelming data dampens hope of economic recovery

Chinese industrial production growth slowed in July while unemployment rose, official data showed Thursday, highlighting an uneven recovery in the world’s second-largest economy despite recent government measures to try to stimulate expansion.

8m ago

Japan’s economy rebounds in Q2

Japan’s economy has rebounded, government data showed Thursday, in welcome news for its next prime minister following Fumio Kishida’s decision to quit.

8m ago

Marico’s profit jumps 30% in April-June quarter

Marico Bangladesh Ltd, a listed multinational company, said its profit soared 30 percent year on year to Tk 172.57 crore in the April-June quarter.

8m ago

IMF, World Bank warn Gaza war, Red Sea attacks imperil global economy

The IMF and World Bank warned on Monday that the Gaza war and the related attacks on shipping through the Red Sea pose threats to the global economy.

1y ago

UN urges aid to Myanmar quake survivors before monsoons hit, death toll climbs towards 3,000

Myanmar's military ruler Min Aung Hlaing says, among the missing, most are assumed to be dead. There is a narrow chance for them to remain alive

1w ago

Myanmar quake: Hope fades for survivors as toll passes 2,000

Myanmar today declared a week of national mourning for the victims of the country's devastating earthquake

2w ago

Six killed as PTI activists clash with Pak security forces

At least six people, including four paramilitary soldiers, were killed yesterday during clashes near Pakistan’s parliament between security forces and protesters who are demanding the release of former prime minister Imran Khan.

4m ago

Supporters clash with cops at PTI rally as leaders demand Imran’s release

PTI leaders rallied on the outskirts of Islamabad on Sunday, demanding the “immediate release” of their founder, Imran Khan, while criticising the government for marginalising the party as police fired tear gas to disperse the crowd.

7m ago

Japan’s economy rebounds in Q2

Japan’s economy has rebounded, government data showed Thursday, in welcome news for its next prime minister following Fumio Kishida’s decision to quit.

8m ago

China’s underwhelming data dampens hope of economic recovery

Chinese industrial production growth slowed in July while unemployment rose, official data showed Thursday, highlighting an uneven recovery in the world’s second-largest economy despite recent government measures to try to stimulate expansion.

8m ago

Marico’s profit jumps 30% in April-June quarter

Marico Bangladesh Ltd, a listed multinational company, said its profit soared 30 percent year on year to Tk 172.57 crore in the April-June quarter.

8m ago

IMF, World Bank warn Gaza war, Red Sea attacks imperil global economy

The IMF and World Bank warned on Monday that the Gaza war and the related attacks on shipping through the Red Sea pose threats to the global economy.

1y ago

World's No.2 sugar producer India may need imports in 2025

India is set to ban exports in the crop year that started in October and may even be forced to import in the following year as farmers turn to other crops

1y ago

Poor governance hampers economic growth

The socioeconomic development of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh is being hampered by the prevalence of poor governance and institutional weakness in the three South Asian nations, according to analysts.

1y ago