The central bank said the slump is due to global uncertainties including Trump’s reciprocal tariffs.
Trump’s policy U-turn is pushing Indo-Pacific nations to cooperate
With the US no longer a reliable trade and security partner, regional nations must reduce tensions with China and look to each other on defence.
Human rights of businesses in the UK
While it is often assumed that human rights are reserved for human beings, companies are legal persons having rights in law and do enjoy the protections afforded by human rights legislation.
South China Sea: Philippine defence chief labels Beijing’s maritime claims ‘fiction and lie’
Gilberto Teodoro denounced Beijing’s South China Sea claims urging stronger defence and alliances amid rising tensions.
Pakistan charges human rights, Baloch activist with ‘terrorism’
Mahrang Baloch, one of Pakistan’s most prominent human rights advocates, has long campaigned for the Baloch ethnic group.
AI chatbots throw Singapore’s youth a mental health lifeline
Nearly one-third of young people in Singapore report mental health struggles. They’re turning to chatbots like Wysa for emotional support.
Leading human rights, Baloch advocate detained in Pakistan
Mahrang Baloch has long campaigned for the Baloch ethnic group, which alleges extrajudicial harassment, arrests and killings by Islamabad.
Trump’s brand booms in Asia despite worldwide loathing
Two months after his frenetic return to the White House, Donald Trump’s brand has had mixed success worldwide.
Asia is ground zero for the impact of global glacier loss
Other mountain ranges are losing their glaciers faster but Asia’s critically dependent economy and people put it on the front line.
New Saudi Arabia beneficiary owner rules will enhance corporate transparency
The new ultimate beneficial owner (UBO) rules in Saudi Arabia will further enhance business transparency in line with international best practice and drive foreign direct investment into the Kingdom, an expert has said.