Kazakhstan Keeps Base Rate Unchanged At 18 Percent

ASTANA, Jan 24 (NNN-KTA) – Kazakhstan’s central bank has decided to keep its base interest rate unchanged at 18 percent, local media reported, yesterday. The decision was made by the Monetary Policy Committee of the National Bank of Kazakhstan, amid inflation dynamics that remain broadly in line with the regulator’s…

Indian Rupee Hits Record Low Of 92 Against USD

NEW DELHI, Jan 24 (NNN-PTI) – The Indian rupee, yesterday hit a new low, closing at nearly 92 against the U.S. dollar. This marked the currency’s steepest weekly decline in six months. Analysts attributed this drop primarily to persistent foreign outflows and hedging activities by importers.– NNN-PTI 

Kyrgyzstan Sees Nearly 21 Million Foreign Entries In 2025

BISHKEK, Jan 24 (NNN-KNA) – Nearly 21 million foreign citizens entered Kyrgyzstan last year, an increase of 18.6 percent compared with 2024, and 20 percent compared with 2023, the country’s Border Service of the State Committee for National Security said, yesterday. The figures indicate a significant rise in interest in…

Brunei Issues Commemorative Coins For Sultan’s 60th Wedding Anniversary

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Jan 23 (NNN-PELITA) – Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB), has issued a series of commemorative products, in conjunction with the 60th, or diamond jubilee, wedding anniversary of Sultan of Brunei, Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah and his consort, Her Majesty, Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha.…

Sri Lanka To Create Integrated Framework To Rebuild Cyclone-Hit Central Highlands

COLOMBO, Jan 22 (NNN-LNW) – Sri Lanka will establish a new integrated framework, to safeguard and rebuild the Central Highlands, following widespread damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, said, yesterday. The president said, the institutions responsible for construction and land management, agriculture, livestock and environmental conservation work…

Vietnam To Export 7.73 Million Tonnes Of Rice This Year

HANOI, Jan 21 (NNN-VNA) – Vietnam’s rice exports are projected at 7.73 million tonnes this year, local daily An Ninh Thu Do, reported today, citing the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. About 75 percent of the export volume, or nearly 5.8 million tonnes, is expected to be high-quality and fragrant…

Myanmar Exported Over 320,000 Tonnes Of Fishery Products In Nine Months

YANGON, Jan 19 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar exported over 320,000 tonnes of fishery products from Apr to Dec of the 2025-26 fiscal year, earning over 484 million U.S. dollars, according to the Department of Fisheries, today. The export volume declined, compared with the same period last fiscal year, when about 400,000…

Over One Million Bangladeshis Found Overseas Jobs Last Year

DHAKA, Jan 19 (NNN-BSS) – More than one million Bangladeshis found overseas jobs last year, up 11.74 percent over the previous year, an official said, yesterday. An official of the Bureau of Manpower Employment and Training (BMET), said that, a total of 1,130,757 people found jobs abroad in 2025, up…

India’s Largest Airline Fined 2.45 Million USD For Mass Flight Cancellations

NEW DELHI, Jan 18 (NNN-PTI) – India’s civil aviation watchdog, imposed a fine of 2.45 million U.S. dollars on IndiGo airline, for its mass flight cancellations last month, officials said, today. The large-scale delays and cancellations took place between Dec 3 and Dec 5, last year, during which IndiGo cancelled…

Thailand Sets Up Economic Diplomacy Plan To Navigate Volatile Global Trade

BANGKOK, Jan 17 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, yesterday, announced its strategy for economic diplomacy, designed to navigate global trade volatility and shield its export-dependent economy from rising trade protectionism. Speaking after a meeting with private sector leaders, Foreign Minister, Sihasak Phuangketkeow outlined the new approach, which centres…
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