The EBRD has revised Kyrgyzstan's GDP growth forecast downward as Western sanctions on Russia continue to weigh on regional economic momentum.

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Bangladesh faces a defining moment: reviving its economy while navigating the intensifying rivalry between global superpowers.

How global powers neutralize strategic maritime chokepoints — lessons from Hormuz, Malacca, and the Baltic Sea with insights from Pekka Virkki.

Trump's latest AI executive order reshapes the global tech race, turning advanced AI models into strategic national assets in the US-China rivalry.

From irregular border crossings to bilateral training agreements, Uzbekistan is forging a formal route to American jobs.

Indonesia's nutrition agency chief has been arrested amid a sweeping corruption investigation, raising serious concerns about public health governance.

Jinko Solar, China's leading PV manufacturer, will power a cutting-edge desert AI data center, marking a pivotal shift in sustainable tech infrastructure.

A new service is making travel in Japan easier by letting tourists locate nearby luggage storage spots directly through Google Maps.

Japan's Sumitomo Corporation partners with a US startup to sequester carbon by burying rice hulls underground, advancing sustainable carbon removal tech.

Nippon Life Insurance agrees to a landmark $9.4bn private credit investment with Blackstone, signaling a major shift in global institutional capital flows.

Japan's leading electronics retailers Yamada Holdings and Edion are planning a landmark merger to create a dominant force in the consumer electronics market.