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US stresses stronger economic ties with Pakistan, highlights mineral sector opportunities
Daily Times
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July 11, 2025
WASHINGTON – The United States has once again emphasized the importance of strengthening economic cooperation with Pakistan, with a special focus on the country’s emerging critical minerals sector. Mary Bishoping, the Trump administration’s point...
Asia Index launches BSE Insurance Index
The Hindu Business Line
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July 10, 2025
The BSE Insurance Index is derived from the constituents of BSE 1000 Index that are classified under the insurance industry | Photo Credit: FRANCIS MASCARENHAS Asia Index, a wholly owned subsidiary of BSE, on Thursday announced the launch of a new...
Elevating Thailand's Creative & Entertainment Industry, Cloud 11 Collaborates with 30 Global Giants and Partners to Establish Itself as Asia's New Creative Destination
The Slovenia Times
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July 11, 2025
BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 11 July 2025 - Cloud 11 announces its readiness to become Asia's new creative destination. Backed by the region's most comprehensive creative ecosystem - spanning production studios, creative...
S&P 500 Futures Slip on Trump’s Canada Tariff Hike, but Asia Stocks Stay Resilient
Investing
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The S&P 500 edged up 0.3% on Thursday, 10 July, closing at a marginal new record high of 6,280. However, bullish momentum faded in the Asian session, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 E-mini futures both down 0.3% amid renewed tariff anxieties. Trump...
Tirupati, India, Among Asia's Most Affordable Summer Destinations In 2025: Agoda
MENAFN
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July 11, 2025
(MENAFN- NewsVoir) New Delhi, Delhi, India Digital travel platform Agoda has revealed its list of the most budget-friendly summer destinations in Asia for June to August 2025. From cultural hubs to scenic retreats, these destinations offer...
Exclusive: Shaadi.com Enters Spiritual Tech Segment By Launching AstroChat
Inc42
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July 11, 2025
SUMMARY The company launched an app for AstroChat in November 2024 It offers services like astrologer consultation, horoscope reading, kundali reading and matching, and panchang information The Indian spiritual and religious market was valued at...
Will BCCI Skip ACC Meeting In Dhaka Over Political Tensions As Asia Cup 2025 Hangs In The Balance?
News24
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July 11, 2025
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has stated that it will not send delegates to the coming Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting if it happens in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on July 24. This is a result of disputes over the political climate...
Trump tariff threat piles pressure on Canada to expand trade with Asia
The Globe and Mail
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July 11, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said Ottawa was working 'with alacrity' to finalize a free trade deal with ASEAN it has been negotiating since 2021.Hasnoor Hussain/Reuters If Foreign Minister Anita Anand wasn’t...
Barriers to growth: What’s slowing the Marcos economic agenda?
Philippine STAR
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July 11, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — At the midway point of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s term, the country’s economic chiefs are reviewing how the administration has done in managing national wealth, finding that several core issues need to be addressed...
Sand and dust storms pose growing threat to global health and economy, WMO reports
Muser Press
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July 11, 2025
Sand and dust storms are affecting hundreds of millions of people across more than 150 countries, with rising consequences for public health, transportation, and agriculture, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization...
Tiffany & Co.’s Biggest Store in Asia Bows in Tokyo
WWD - New York
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July 11, 2025
TOKYO — Tiffany & Co. is going big in Japan, as it opens its largest store in Asia on Friday. Located in the ritzy Ginza district of the Japanese capital, the boutique stands out with a massive, shining facade in the brand’s signature blue color....
Trump to host Marcos to discuss trade and security in Asia
Cebu Daily News
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July 11, 2025
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — President Donald Trump will host his Philippine counterpart in the White House “very soon” to discuss how the longtime treaty allies can further deepen their security and economic engagements, the Philippine ambassador...
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West Asia News Live: Record £7m Birkin bag sale highlights influence of West Asian capital in global luxury market
Firstpost
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July 11, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war continues to influence West Asia's economy and alliances On day 1,233 of the Russia-Ukraine war, the conflict continues to have profound effects on West Asia, according to a report in Al Jazeera. The region’s energy producers,...
Trump to host Philippines’ president ‘very soon’ to discuss security, economic ties; date not final yet
Firstpost
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July 11, 2025
President Donald Trump will host his Philippine counterpart in the White House “very soon” to discuss how the longtime treaty allies can further deepen their security and economic engagements, the Philippine ambassador to the U.S. said Friday. No...
China stocks rally to 9-month high; Hong Kong jumps on rare earth, tech gains
Business Recorder
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July 11, 2025
HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks rallied to multi-month highs on Friday, led by rare earth and tech gains, ahead of US-China talks at the ASEAN Summit and expectations of further policy support. At the midday break, the Shanghai Composite...
Economic Watch: China's high-speed rail tech boon for world, picturing new vision for connectivity
Xinhua News Agency
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BEIJING, July 10 (Xinhua) -- China's fast-evolving high-speed rail technology is not only reshaping domestic mobility, but also playing an increasingly significant role in enhancing global connectivity and driving infrastructure development,...
Japan FM calls for deeper discussions with ASEAN on economic cooperation
NHK
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Japan's Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi has called for deeper discussions with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on economic cooperation. The appeal is part of efforts to tackle US tariff policies together. Iwaya made the call at the...
Chinese innovations to boost Kenya's agriculture and green economy
China Daily Global
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By SHARON NAKOLA in Nairobi, Kenya | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-07-11 14:28 Chinese investors are partnering with the Kenya to introduce a new wave of sustainable agricultural technologies — from atmospheric water generation and...
AFP poll: China’s economy likely grew 5.2pc in Q2, but trade war clouds outlook
Malay Mail
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July 11, 2025
BEIJING, July 11 — China’s economy is expected to have expanded more than five per cent in the second quarter thanks to strong exports, analysts say, but they warned Donald Trump’s trade war could cause a sharp slowdown in the final six months....
Tech veteran joins board of Converge
Philstar
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — A veteran tech executive is joining the board of directors of broadband specialist Converge ICT Solutions Inc., strengthening its boardroom ahead of plans to go beyond the internet business. In a disclosure to the Philippine...