Opinion | Is manufacturing truly costly in Nepal? The Kathmandu Post dives into the widespread belief about soaring production expenses, uncovering how labor, infrastructure, and raw materials influence Nepal’s manufacturing scene
Bangladesh’s Key Industry Struggles Amid Power Outages and Soaring Costs
Published on :Bangladesh’s vital industries are grappling with relentless blackouts and skyrocketing costs that are throwing production into chaos. With power shortages and soaring inflation casting a shadow over economic progress, the future of the nation’s industrial sector hangs in the balance
Oil Shock Pushes Vietnam’s Overstretched Economy to the Breaking Point
Published on :Vietnam’s economy is under increasing strain as soaring oil prices intensify the challenges already burdening its overstretched infrastructure and supply chains, putting growth prospects and economic stability at serious risk, experts warn
Bangladesh’s Twin Challenges: Reviving the Economy While Navigating Great Power Rivalries
Published on :Bangladesh stands at a crossroads, tackling the dual challenge of jumpstarting its economy amid global uncertainties while skillfully managing its relationships with major powers. Striking the right balance between growth and diplomacy will be crucial for shaping its strategic future in the dynamic Asia-Pacific region
Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan Face Growing Challenges as Their Industries Decline
Published on :Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan are confronting growing challenges as their industrial powerhouses begin to wane. Aging infrastructure, fierce global competition, and evolving supply chains put the future of these manufacturing giants at risk, warns The Economist
Global Risks Threaten Mongolia’s Economic Future, New Report Reveals
Published on :The latest ADB report highlights rising global risks that threaten Mongolia’s economic future, pointing to external shocks and fluctuating commodity prices as major hurdles to steady growth
Armenia fails to deliver on “Made in Armenia” branding project – Caliber.Az
Published on :Armenia has fallen short in implementing its “Made in Armenia” branding project, according to Caliber.Az. The initiative aimed to boost local products but faces delays and lack of clear strategy, hindering market impact.
Why Saudi Arabia Is Scaling Back Its Ambitious Vision 2030 Plans
Published on :Saudi Arabia is dialing back its bold Vision 2030 plans in response to mounting economic challenges and global uncertainties. This shift marks a strategic move toward a more measured path of diversification and reform, blending ambition with practical realism
Can Bitcoin Revive Bhutan’s Struggling Economy?
Published on :Bhutan is turning to Bitcoin as a bold new way to revive its struggling economy, aiming to diversify income sources amid worldwide uncertainties. However, experts urge caution, warning that the cryptocurrency’s unpredictable nature could pose risks to the financial stability of the Himalayan kingdom
Sri Lanka Targets 6% Growth in 2026 Despite Dimmed 2025 Outlook Due to Spending Delays
Published on :Exclusive: Sri Lanka sets an ambitious goal of 6% economic growth by 2026, yet delays in government spending cast uncertainty over the 2025 outlook, Reuters reports. These hurdles underscore persistent fiscal pressures as the nation strives to bounce back