Customs data show that in 2024-25, Nepal imported raw jute worth more than Rs818 million through the Biratnagar checkpoint alone. That year, jute yarn worth Rs334 million and jute fabric worth over ...

While all past attempts to repatriate the Rohingyas since 2017 have failed, the Arakan Army's sweeping control of Rakhine ...

Strict labour laws, foreign hiring restrictions, and flexible work arrangements create HR complexities for Singapore businesses.

Former PM Han is accused of having not stopped Yoon's martial law declaration as the second-in-command to the former president. Cho's team suspects Han aided Yoon's attempt as a key accomplice.

It is significant for Japan and South Korea to tackle their common social challenges by sharing measures and knowledge with each other. Such cooperation also appears to be in line with the “pragmatic ...

The legislation is designed to expand labor protections for all categories of workers while limiting companies’ ability to seek compensation for losses caused by strikes.

The Filipino tennis ace, ranked 75th in the world, showcased grit like no other as she battled back from a 5-1 deficit in the deciding third set to force the tiebreak.

While Jakarta governor Pramono Anung’s proposal for a night zoo offers the prospect of a new recreational experience and economic opportunities, experts caution that animal welfare must remain the top ...

People, especially women and young people in Bangladesh, are unable to realise their reproductive intentions due to systematic, economic and social barriers. About 77 per cent of women in the country ...

The best place to start realising clean energy would be to finally pass a long-delayed bill on new and renewable energy. There is no global target for 100 percent clean power, but several countries ...

Anti-corruption drives typically end with the arrest of a few low-ranking employees, the public shaming of a handful of principals, and a fresh round of calls to moral renewal. Then, as memory fades, ...

The design refinements are helping Samsung shed the long-standing "oldie" image, according to analysts. Once criticised for being too bulky, the latest Galaxy Z Fold 7 boasts a thickness of just 8.9 ...