Human urine becomes option for farmers in fertilizer supply crunchFrom chicken muck to human urine-based products and microbial solutions, growers are improvising to maintain crop yields. This shift, while...
23 May, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
22 May, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Global Market: Oil crisis and strong dollar intensify pressure on Asian currenciesAsian economies face a global energy shock. Policymakers are enacting emergency measures as currencies weaken and fuel costs surge. India u...
22 May, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Charting the global economy: US job growth exceeds projectionsUS employers added more jobs than expected for a second month. Germany's industrial output declined again. Australia's central bank raised ...
10 May, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
Rs 5,000 ka dosa, Rs 6,000 ki taxi: Indian traveller says it's not worth travelling abroad if you are earning in rupeesA viral video highlights the stark reality of international travel costs for Indians earning in rupees. Content creator Aakriti Pandey shar...
09 May, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Thailand to raise international airport departure fee by over 50% from June 20Thailand's international passenger service charge will increase by over 50% to 1,120 baht at six major airports starting June 20. This fee ...
08 May, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Global Markets | Resilience Tested: Asian economies balance buffers against rising oil shockAsian economies are scrambling to manage an energy shock caused by the Iran war, with soaring oil prices and supply disruptions hitting the...
05 May, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Bangkok food vendor curbs push city staple from the streetsAcross Bangkok, aromas of garlic, chilli and grilled meat drift from roadside stalls and carts, but tighter controls on vendors threaten li...
03 May, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
From surplus to strain: World rice supply threatened by Iran war, El NinoThe effects of the Iran war are impacting farmers in top exporters Thailand and Vietnam as well as the import-reliant Philippines and Ind...
02 May, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
The rupee at record low will end India’s cheap-money eraElevated energy import costs have pushed the Indian rupee to a record low, prompting urgent questions about Reserve Bank of India rate hike...
01 May, 2026, 06.29 AM IST
Thomas Cook India adds 16 currencies to its prepaid forex cardsThomas Cook India has increased its prepaid Forex Card offerings to 28 global currencies. This expansion caters to growing travel demand to...
30 Apr, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Rupee's slide to record low puts Indian central bank back on the defensiveThe Indian rupee fell to a record low on Thursday, as investors fretted over the economic risks confronting India from a resurgence in crud...
30 Apr, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Rupee's slide to record low puts RBI back on the defensiveThe Indian rupee fell to a record low on Thursday, as investors fretted over the economic risks confronting India from a resurgence in crud...
30 Apr, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
Rupee slips to 94.47 per dollar with oil-sensitive Asia FX, state-run banks' dollar sales cushionThe Indian rupee weakened against the dollar on Tuesday, falling to 94.47 as rising oil prices and stalled energy flows through the Strait ...
28 Apr, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
How Asia-Pacific is fighting a fuel shock that could get worseAsian nations are grappling with prolonged energy supply strains due to the Middle East conflict, prompting governments to implement costly...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
How a Gurgaon man paid ₹20,000 for a Thailand dream but instead woke up in a jungle guarded by gunsHe was a 21-year-old Gurgaon student who just wanted a job. A Telegram message promised ₹80,000 a month in Thailand. Instead, he crossed ju...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Rice prices in Asia soar as Iran war fallout threatens supplyThai rice prices have seen their sharpest rise in over two years, driven by escalating fuel and fertilizer costs linked to the Iran conflic...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.09 AM IST