China says it met its 5% growth target last year as exports surged despite US tariffs and a deepening property slump. Economists warn the figures mask a fragile, two-speed economy and intensifying
Starmer has warned that a trade war would be in “no-one’s interest” after Donald Trump threatened sweeping tariffs against the UK and European allies over opposition to his plans for Greenland…reports Asian
The International Monetary Fund is due to release its January update of the World Economic Outlook (WEO) in the coming days..reports Asian Lite News Following India’s stronger-than-expected economic expansion in the latest
Privatisation in Pakistan has rarely been a deliberate or well-planned economic reform but a series of fire sales…reports Asian Lite News A Pakistani media report revealed that poor governance and mismanagement stemming
Ministers say the move is designed to cut emissions, lower business costs and accelerate investment in greener freight…reports Asian Lite News Hauliers and fleet operators will be able to access discounts of
Rising debt, shrinking budgets and deepening Chinese influence leave Bangladesh facing a familiar South Asian dilemma, as officials warn the country is slipping into a dangerous debt trap. Bangladesh is confronting an
From Microsoft and Amazon to Google and Meta, US technology giants are pouring tens of billions of dollars into India’s artificial intelligence and data centre ecosystem, signalling a long-term commitment to the
With the Torkham border shut amid Afghanistan–Pakistan tensions, many labourers are seeking work in Punjab and Sindh, while others are borrowing to meet daily needs….reports Asian Lite News Hundreds of daily-wage workers
From resilient growth to global diplomacy, infrastructure, innovation and culture, 2025 marked a year when the UAE steadily expanded its influence amid worldwide uncertainty….reports Asian Lite News As the global economy navigated
The findings shed light on how shoppers deal with unsuitable presents and highlight the importance of gift receipts and extended returns policies…reports Asian Lite News Marmite-scented deodorant and already-worn pyjamas have topped