Malaysia's central bank projects 4%-5% GDP growth in 2024
KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia's economy is expected to grow faster at 4% to 5% this year, driven by improved investment and external demand, according to the country's central bank.
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Japanese yen hits near 4-month low of 151 per dollar
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -- The yen languished near a four-month low against the U.S. dollar and a 16-year trough against the euro on Wednesday, a day after the Bank of Japan's widely anticipated decision to end its negative interest rate policy.
India citizenship law faces pushback in court and international arena
NEW DELHI -- India's move to implement a citizenship law criticized by some as anti-Muslim has drawn over 200 court challenges, while raising concerns among certain foreign governments.
Montenegro court confirms mogul known as ‘cryptocurrency king’ to be extradited to South Korea
PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — An appeals court in Montenegro on Wednesday confirmed that a South Korean mogul known as “the cryptocurrency king” will be handed over to his native country.
Here’s What to Know About Vietnam’s Communist Government
Vietnam’s Communist Party has ruled the country for nearly half a century, often priding itself on unity and longevity. It is one of the world’s last remaining Communist dictatorships.
Vietnam’s President Resigns Over Communist Party Breaches, State Media Says
President Vo Van Thuong of Vietnam has resigned after violating Communist Party regulations, state media reported on Wednesday, the second president to step down in a little over a year. The reports did not offer any details about his alleged wrongdoing.
‘Cousins at war’: Pakistan-Afghan ties strained after cross-border attacks
Heightened tensions could see a further escalation, warn analysts — and it could strengthen the very armed group that Pakistan wants to target.
Pakistan, IMF reach staff-level deal to release $1.1bn from bailout package
The funds are the final tranche of a $3bn programme agreed upon last year to avert a default, as Islamabad seeks another long-term bailout.