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Central Asia's New Financial Hub Opens its First Business Centre
By Trans Asia NewsCentral Asia
The Tamchy Special Financial Investment Territory (Tamchy SFIT) has opened its first business centre on the shores of Kyrgyzstan's Lake Issyk-Kul, marking the territory's transition from regulatory framework to operation

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Iran–Israel–U.S. Tensions Escalate as Protests Expose a Dangerous Geopolitical Fault Line
By Trans Asia NewsWest Asia
As unrest persists and rhetoric hardens, Iran’s internal crisis is increasingly entangled with a broader geopolitical struggle—one in which economic grievances on the streets risk becoming the spark for a far more danger
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Iran Opens Dialogue with Protesters as Sanctions Bite Economy
By Trans Asia NewsWest Asia
Iran’s moderate government, led by President Masoud Pezeshkian, has called for dialogue with protest leaders after the country’s largest demonstrations in three years over a plunging currency and declining living conditi
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Pakistan Rolls Out Red Carpet for Iran President
By Trans Asia NewsSouth Asia
President Pezeshkian’s visit marks the first high-level bilateral engagement between Iran and Pakistan following the recent 12-day war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. The region remains tense, but both
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Tariffs, Oil & Tensions: Trump Stirs South Asia Waters
By SAJJAD HAIDERWorld
In a dramatic realignment of tone and strategy, Washington has sanctioned six Indian companies for trading with Iran, imposed steep new tariffs on Indian imports, and simultaneously announced a new oil deal with Pakistan

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Iraqi population has reached 46.1 million, census shows

Speaking at a press conference to announce the results, Iraqi Planning Minister Mohammed Tamim said the census “demonstrates the government’s determination” to improve conditions in the country.

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Feb 25, 2025
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1 in 4 flights in South Korea delayed in 2024 due to air traffic congestion

Korean Air was ranked No. 1 in a comprehensive evaluation of over 350 airlines worldwide based on various criteria, including safety, product ratings, passenger reviews, fleet age and environmental commitment.

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Feb 10, 2025
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China counters Trump, imposes 15% tariffs on coal, LNG

China's Ministry of Commerce announced Tuesday it was implementing counter tariffs against the US on multiple products, while announcing other trade-related measures, including an investigation into Google.

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Feb 04, 2025
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India Budget 2025: Tax relief for middle class, interest-free loans to states

Union Budget 2025 Announcements, Budget 2025 Highlights: Find all the key highlights of the India Union Budget 2025 with all the updates on Income tax slab rates, railways, economic policies, taxation, telecom, infrast

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Feb 03, 2025
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Indian Rupee hits record low as Trump tariffs trigger fear of trade war

Donald Trump slapped Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent duties and China with a 10 per cent duty. The move was the first strike in what could usher a destructive global trade war, forex traders said.

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Feb 03, 2025
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Malaysia’s halal tourism attracts Muslims from all over the world

Malaysia attracted over 170,000 visitors from the Gulf countries in 2013, and has been rated the world’s top Muslim-friendly holiday destination in a survey released last year. According to figures, Malaysia received 10

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Feb 01, 2025
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Cairo Declaration reaffirms D-8 commitment to economic cooperation

Leaders and representatives of the participating countries in the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation 11th Summit reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening peace and sustainable development and building

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Dec 20, 2024
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Indonesia pushes for Halal Value Chain among D-8 economies

According to Prabowo, the D-8 countries are forecast to crack the top 25 of the world’s largest economies by 2050 -- based on PricewaterhouseCoopers estimates.

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Dec 20, 2024
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Uzbekistan names top 20 taxpayers

The State Tax Committee has released data on the top 20 taxpayers from January to November, highlighting a significant concentration of tax contributions among a few key players, particularly state-affiliated companies.

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Dec 16, 2024
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Bangladesh removes Mujib from banknotes, bans Hasina’s speeches

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal on Thursday ordered a ban on disseminating deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s hate speeches in the mainstream media and social media networks as the tribunal is set to try

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Dec 07, 2024
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Freight train to link Pakistan with Russia; trial in March

Russia and Pakistan are set to be linked by freight train line that will pass through Iran and Azerbaijan with the first trial run likely to take place in March next year, a Pakistan minister has said in an interview...

South Asia

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Dec 07, 2024
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South Korean President apologises for martial law, but doesn't resign

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday apologised for his attempt to impose martial law this week but did not resign, defying intense pressure to step down even from some in his ruling party

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Dec 07, 2024

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Made in China: How Chinese businesses evolved from imitation to innovation

Most of us use products made in China every day and are aware of its growing economic power as a factory to the world. But China intends to become a developed nation by mid-century and integral to this ambition.

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