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Is it another losing bet?

Dhaka, June 4 -- Four years after its launch, Bangladesh's dedicated stock market board for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is floundering-raising questions about the effectiveness of its regulato... Read More


Mergence of An Giang, Kien Giang poised to strengthen competitiveness in Southwestern region: Party chief

Kien Giang, June 4 -- Party General Secretary To Lam has underscored that merging the provinces of An Giang and Kien Giang will enhance intrinsic strength and competitiveness in the Southwestern regio... Read More


Unique Hotel and Resorts CEO receives American Curry Award

Dhaka, June 4 -- Md Shakawath Hossain, CEO of Unique Hotel and Resorts PLC (the owning company of The Westin Dhaka, Sheraton Dhaka & HANSA - a premium residence), received the prestigious award "Best ... Read More


Relentless efforts to boost socio-economic growth pay off: PM

Hanoi, June 4 -- It was the relentless efforts by ministries, sectors and localities that helped ensure that each month's socio-economic results were better than the previous's, building momentum and ... Read More


10 million tourists visited Asia's 'most-loved country' in Q1; more than Thailand, Indonesia

India, June 4 -- More than 10.1 million foreign tourists visited Asia's 'most loved country' in the first quarter of 2025, helping it edge past favourites like Thailand and Indonesia. Malaysia's touri... Read More


Thailand's tourism sector called for major upgrades

Bangkok, June 4 -- Thailand must be upgraded into a sustainable and high-quality tourism destination, stated a letter from the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatr... Read More


YouTubers Jasbir Singh, Jyoti Malhotra seen together in Pakistan's Lahore in old video

India, June 4 -- Punjabi YouTuber Jasbir Singh Mahal was arrested for allegedly being linked to an espionage network run by Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI). After Jasbir Singh's arrest, ... Read More


Australia lauds Vietnam's efforts in combating transnational human trafficking

Sydney, June 4 -- Australian Ambassador to Counter Modern Slavery, People Smuggling and Human Trafficking Lynn Bell praised her country's comprehensive strategic partnership with Vietnam, especially i... Read More


Bisleri International, Apparel Group to expand beverage footprint across the Middle East, Africa

India, June 4 -- The initial launch will start with the UAE Bisleri International formed a landmark strategic partnership with the Apparel Group, the global retail and fashion lifestyle conglomerate ... Read More


Air India to operate direct flights between Delhi-Manila starting October 1

New Delhi, June 4 -- Air India will start non-stop flight services between Delhi and Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, starting October 1, 2025, the airline said in a statement. With the l... Read More