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Iran-Israel conflict puts UAE, Saudi Arabia's foreign workers under strainA protracted conflict in the Gulf is jeopardizing billions in remittances, vital for families across Asia and Africa. Migrant workers, like...- Thailand revives $30 billion coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca StraitThailand plans a massive "Land Bridge" to connect the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. This project aims to offer a new shipping route...
- Tantrum of a problem child might cool India's economic engineThe IMD has retained its forecast for a below-normal monsoon in 2026, with El Nino expected to dominate the June-September season and rainf...
- 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...
- 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...
- From medical tourism to casinos, oil shock hits Southeast AsiaCompanies across aviation, retail, and manufacturing are implementing price hikes and cost-cutting measures. Disruptions to supply chains a...
- Alarmed ASEAN leaders discuss crisis plan to mitigate backlash from Middle East warASEAN leaders convened in Cebu, Philippines, to tackle the Iran war's economic fallout. They are developing contingency plans for stable fu...
- India’s war chest has better ammo than its peers. Moody’s approvesSince the onset of global economic challenges in 2020, India has emerged as a powerhouse among developing markets. According to a Moody's a...
- Oil shock will hit Asia harder than the 1970sAsia is experiencing energy shocks similar to the 1970s oil crises, with rising fossil fuel costs impacting consumers and industries. This ...
- 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...
- EY, FICCI urge govt to reduce GST rate to 9% on hotel rooms priced above Rs 7,500 per nightA joint report by EY and FICCI suggests lowering the GST on luxury hotel rooms to 9%. This move aims to make India a more competitive touri...
- Iran war exposes cost of Asia's fossil fuel relianceThe latest global energy shock highlights the risks of fuel import dependence, with Bangladesh hit hard by soaring LNG costs after supply d...
- Mark Mobius, pioneer of emerging markets investing, dies at 89Mark Mobius, a pioneer of emerging markets investing, has died at 89. Known for decades at Franklin Templeton Investments, he championed op...
- Fuel shortages from Iran war threaten Asia’s biggest food stapleIran War: Farmers across Southeast Asia face a crisis as missiles flew in th Middle East. Soaring fuel and fertilizer prices, driven by the...
- Living abroad on Social Security? Here’s how to make it workMany Americans want to move abroad and live on Social Security. Some countries have lower living costs, making this possible. Monthly benef...
- Asia Rice: Indian export rates steady amid muted demand, Vietnamese and Thai rates edge upVietnamese rice rates have edged up due to tighter supplies and increased production costs. Thailand's prices also saw a slight increase. B...
- Reeling from the Iran war's oil shock and 'running out of ideas'Governments are implementing energy-saving measures. Many countries depend heavily on oil imports through a troubled strait. Low oil reserv...
- This European country is the world’s best place to retire in 2026Greece is the top retirement spot for 2026. International Living's report highlights its healthcare, housing costs, and climate. Retirees c...
- How one man ditched the American dream to embrace island life: The money he saved on living costs will surprise youAfter years of struggling to make ends meet in Austin, Mike Holp chose a new path on a Thai island. Living affordably with his fiancée, he ...
- Fired from an IT company, he moved to Thailand and now works just 3 hours a week. Here’s how he still makes moneyWhat would you do if you were fired from a dream job at Google? For Shao Chun Chen, the answer was radical: leave Singapore, move to Chiang...
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