INR among Asia’s weakest currencies: Will it fall more?

Dubai: If you're an expat in the UAE sending money to India, now could be one of the smarter times to make that transfer. The Indian rupee recently dropped as low as ₹86.03 per US dollar, its sharpest single-day decline in two months, triggering strong …

Gemini to reintroduce direct Asia-Europe calls at Aarhus and Gothenburg

The first cracks in the Gemini partners’ philosophy of limiting direct calls on their Asia-Europe services to hub ports have appeared.Maersk has announced it would reintroduce direct calls at the Scandinavian ports of Aarhus and Gothenburg, in response to …

Asia number one target of Trump's tariff letters

Indonesia: 'Very optimistic' Indonesia, facing 32 percent tariffs, said Tuesday it was optimistic of striking a deal as chief economic minister Airlangga Hartarto headed to the United States to resume talks. With several weeks breathing room, …

China Reroutes Exports via Southeast Asia to Dodge U.S. Tariffs

Chinese firms have ramped up shipments to the United States via Southeast Asia, where tariff rates are relatively lower, as a way to sidestep high U.S. duties. According to an analysis by the Financial Times of data from the U.S. Census Bureau, China’s …

China threatens retaliation for Trump tariffs as Rubio starts first Asia trip

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Forget Europe & Asia - It snows in these 6 African countries

There are some parts of Africa where snow blankets the ground during specific seasons, creating scenes that rival European ski towns.Africa is not just sun, harmattan, desert and rain; there are hidden gems like mountain ranges and highlands, but most …

Noida International Airport to be now open on..., it is also Asia's...., know how will it impact the region

The Noida International Airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, will start both domestic and international operations this year. However, doubt still persists over its operational deadline as several key approvals are pending while the construction work is going …

M&S cyber attackers may have worked with Asia-based DragonForce, MPs hear

Marks & Spencer’s “traumatic” cyber attack was believed to be instigated by hacking group Scattered Spider and a ransomware operation run by former computer gamers named DragonForce, its chairman has said. Archie Norman, who was quizzed by MPs, refused …

Rubio to visit Asia for first time for ASEAN meetings

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is traveling to Malaysia this week for a series of meetings of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. It'll be his first trip to Asia since he assumed the post. The US State Department says Rubio will hold talks …

Europe’s port congestion forcing Gemini to switch up Asia service