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Developing Countries Launch First-Ever Borrowers’ Platform to Strengthen Voice on Global Debt April , 2026 : Geneva, Switzerland : Developing countries have launched the first-ever Borrowers’ Platform, a new international…
1. Uruguay Eyes Membership in World’s Largest Trade Bloc In a significant diplomatic move, the Ambassador of Uruguay, H.E. Cristina González, met with ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn this…
March 15 , 2026 The global economic center of gravity is shifting, and all eyes are on Asia. During the recent Asia in 2050 Conference in Bangkok Thailand, IMF Managing…
KATHMANDU – A significant step toward strengthening regional youth relations was taken on March 10, 2026, as the Embassy of Japan in Kathmandu and the South Asian Association for Regional…
February 27, 2026 – Following high-level summits and economic reviews held on February 18 -19, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a comprehensive vision for three of the world’s…
OECD Says Reforms Could Help Strengthen Philippines’ Economic Growth February , 2026 : The Philippines could continue its strong economic growth if it introduces wider reforms to improve competition, create…
JAKARTA, Indonesia – As the global economy faces a crossroads of technological disruption and shifting trade alliances, the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) has officially fired the starting gun on…
South Korea Tests Future Pandemic Response Through Landmark Simulation Exercise February , 2026 : South Korea has launched a landmark fictional pandemic simulation exercise in Seoul to test how the…
APEC’s Return to Korea: A Renewed Push for a Sustainable Asia‑Pacific Future After two decades, APEC is returning to Korea at a moment when sustainability has shifted from a policy…
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has used his four‑day visit to China to call for a new chapter in bilateral relations, urging both countries to strengthen cooperation in security,…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved USD 206 million in rapid‑response financing to help Sri Lanka cope with the severe economic and humanitarian fallout from Cyclone Ditwah, which struck…
Cambodia Urged to Focus on Classroom Quality November , 2025 : Cambodia has made strong progress in getting more children into primary school, but major improvements are still needed inside…
September 2025 : Malaysia’s push to join BRICS gained traction after Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed China’s full backing, calling it “a great honour.” Experts say BRICS membership could boost…
Japan – September 2, 2025 The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has commenced its third comprehensive marine sampling mission near the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, continuing its long-term review…
The Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund is one of the most ambitious global initiatives designed specifically to help women‑led businesses break into international markets through digital trade.…
August 2025 : In a pioneering move, Singapore has introduced a new IT energy efficiency standard for data centre’s, aiming to cut energy use by at least 30%. The standard,…
August , 2025 : In a landmark moment for science and gender equity, eleven exceptional women from Southeast Asia and Timor-Leste have been awarded full scholarships to pursue advanced STEM…
Incheon, South Korea : August, 2025 Agriculture and food ministers from 21 APEC economies gathered to confront the region’s growing food challenges with a bold call for innovation, collaboration, and…
Indonesia : July 2025 A sweeping new analysis has revealed that Southeast and East Asia could nearly eliminate plastic pollution within the next 25 years if governments adopt aggressive reforms…
August, 2025 : In a landmark move signaling Thailand’s growing commitment to fair labor practices, members of the Thai Senate convened with international labor experts to explore stronger protections for…
August , 2025 : A new initiative is set to reshape how small businesses in Fiji prepare for climate risks. The Asian Development Bank (ADB), in collaboration with the United…
August 2025 – In a renewed gesture of regional solidarity, the SAARC Secretariat and the Embassy of Japan have signed an updated agreement to expand the SAARC-Japan Special Fund, paving…
KATHMANDU May 2025 – The SAARC Secretariat recently hosted the 60th Session of SAARC Programming Committee, a three-day high-level gathering aimed at steering the future of South Asian cooperation. Chaired…
In a significant gathering of financial policymakers, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) Regional Consultative Group for Asia convened in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on May 22, 2025. Hosted by the Central…
The United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization (C-24) is set to convene a high-level Pacific Regional Seminar in Dili, Timor – Leste, from May 21 to 23, 2025, reinforcing global…
Trade ministers from 21 APEC economies gathered in Jeju Island, South Korea, for the 2025 APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) Meeting, addressing rising global economic instability and the future…
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have embarked on an ambitious journey of cooperation, marking a new chapter in global space exploration. The partnership,…
Vietnam’s Online Food Delivery Market Sees Significant Growth Vietnam’s online food delivery market grew by 26% last year, reaching US$1.8 billion, according to a study by Momentum Works. GrabFood and…
In 2024, Southeast Asia’s food delivery market reached US$19.3 billion, showcasing a 13% year-on-year growth from 2023. This substantial increase followed two years of modest 5% growth in 2022 and…
New Zealand : November 12th , 2024 : The Climate Change Minister Hon Simon Watts will attend the 29th annual United Nations Climate Change Summit (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, this…