In India, a key emerging market economy, analysts are pointing out that loosening monetary policy through interest rate cuts in the US amid weak growth projections could drive in investment inflows into India.
US Central Command's General Michael Kurilla arrived in the region on Saturday amid preparations for a possible attack by Iran on Israel in response to the recent killings of senior Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, US-based news website Axios reported, citing two US officials.
Two warships from the Philippines and Japan each, for the first time ever, conducted a joint exercise in the contested waters. Meanwhile, a Vietnamese Coast Guard vessel is on its way to the Philippines for a joint training exercise, in a first such exercise between the two countries.
Debt reprofiling is a strategy used to restructure a country's existing debt obligations. It involves extending the maturity dates of debt, reducing interest rates or altering other terms of the debt agreements to make repayment more manageable.
Amid escalating tension between Israel and Hezbollah, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin held talks with Israel Defence Minister Yoav Gallant about the threats posed by Iran and other Iranian-backed terrorist groups.
Amid Venezuela protests Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed concern about the presence of Russian mercenaries from the Wagner group adding that this was an example of Russia's shameless meddling in other countries' affairs.
Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, the United States has issued an alert, calling its citizens to "book any ticket available" to leave Lebanon.
Sharif said that the government is aware of the taxes imposed on the salaried class and his administration protected consumers using up to 200 units of electricity
As per ADB, Asia and the Pacific can effectively manage their demographic deficits through proactive regional migration policies and human capital investment.