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Indonesian govt to review school meal units during holidays

Jakarta, June 17 -- The Indonesian government will use the upcoming school holiday period to reorganize nutrition service units and conduct a comprehensive review of its free meal program, a governmen... Read More


A cashless shift in Nepal brings new ease and new risks

Kathmandu, June 17 -- Kathmandu entrepreneur Paru Ghimire runs her clothing business almost entirely through digital payments. Through TikTok, she has sold 375 garments nationwide in two months. Cust... Read More


Can a tenant recover Rs.10,000 spent on an air conditioner in a rented flat from the landlord?

India, June 17 -- A Mumbai tenant has sought advice on Reddit after his landlord proposed increasing the monthly rent from Rs.48,000 to Rs.55,000, declined to assure a lease renewal and asked him to v... Read More


Accrelist Appoints Derek Cheong as Chief Executive Officer

Indonesia, June 17 -- Accrelist Ltd. ("Accrelist" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, collectively the "Group"), listed on the Catalist Board of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading... Read More


G7 backs US-Iran deal, calls for immediate Lebanon ceasefire: What leaders said on key geopolitical issues

New Delhi, June 17 -- The Group of Seven (G7) meeting is being held in Evian-les-Bains, France, from 15-17 June 2026, under France's rotating presidency. The meeting comes amid heightened geopolitical... Read More


New Study reveals Piracy Services are Exposing Millions of Asia-Pacific Consumers to Cybercrime, Identity Theft and Fraud

Indonesia, June 17 -- Consumers using pirate streaming services across Asia-Pacific are exposing themselves to serious cybersecurity, privacy and financial risks, according to a new study released tod... Read More


SME IPO Utkal Specialty share price makes muted debut, lists at Rs.66, same as issue price

New Delhi, June 17 -- Utkal Specialty share price made a muted debut in the Indian stock market today, 17 June, as it got listed at Rs.66 apiece on NSE SME, same as its issue price. The listing met S... Read More


One hour of rain, days of disruption: Sunamganj school battles waterlogging

Sunamganj, June 17 -- A spell of rain often brings more worry than relief for the students of Gobindaganj Government Primary School in Chhatak upazila of Sunamganj. Just an hour of continuous rainfal... Read More


Rs.370 biryani row: Case filed against Pranit More, Himanshu Jangra after NCW complaint

New Delhi, June 17 -- A case has been registered against comedian Pranit More and Himanshu Jangra for the 370 Biryani remark, which created an uproar on the internet. The FIR has been lodged at DLF Ph... Read More


Nigeria's AfCFTA strategy: Ambition, progress and the challenge of delivery, By Ehi Braimah

Nigeria, June 17 -- In my last article, I wrote about Biashara Afrika, the premier continental business forum that brings together African heads of state, ministers, policy makers, SMEs, investors, an... Read More