ISTANBUL (AA) – The US dollar rose Thursday after President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with the UK. Trump also signaled for a potential deal with China, which contributed to the rise. Responding to a reporter’s question about whether he would lower tariffs on China if trade talks this weekend went well, he said “well, it could [...
New Herat township aims to boost local production, reduce unemployment, and expand role of women-led businesses KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — Taliban authorities in Afghanistan’s western province of Herat have unveiled plans to establish a large industrial township designed to support small-scale industries and attract domestic investment. The p...
Legal hurdles risk fueling trafficking, irregular remittances, and economic fallout as Bangladesh struggles to reopen labor access to Malaysia DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh is facing mounting uncertainty over the future of its labor migration to Malaysia, with stalled recruitment efforts threatening both the livelihoods of workers and ...
Taliban-led government highlights economic development and growing ties with Uzbekistan at Kabul exhibition KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — A four-day national exhibition aimed at promoting Afghanistan’s agricultural, livestock, and domestic industries opened Thursday at the Badam Bagh Research Farm in the capital Kabul. Organized by Afghanistan&...
Long-term residency scheme targets foreign capital, innovation, and business migration ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan has launched a new investor visa program allowing foreign nationals to obtain long-term residency by investing in the country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced this week. The new scheme offers a so-called ̶...
Government to fund health insurance for jobless citizens as parliament debates oversight of medical insurance fund ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan’s government has approved plans to extend compulsory health insurance coverage to more than one million unemployed and vulnerable citizens starting in 2026, in a major policy shift aimed at b...
Minister says Malaysia has maintained its top position in Global Islamic Economy Indicator rankings for 10 consecutive years KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – Malaysia’s halal product exports reached $14.73 billion in 2024, marking a 15% increase from the same period of 2023, reports The Edge. According to Investment, Trade and Industry M...
Move to boost govt finances, but may hurt consumers, say analysts KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – The Malaysian government will fully remove subsidies for chicken eggs from August, a move that is expected to save it $363 million annually, but will hurt consumers already grappling with rising costs of living, reports The Straits Times. Malay...
Khazanah Research Institute report says sector offers employment opportunities to individuals who have been laid off KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV)— Night markets have emerged as a key driver of the Malaysian economy, especially during economic downturns, according to a study by Khazanah Research Institute (KRI), quoted by NST. In its se...
Leading economist express concern over potential rise in unemployment JARARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) — A leading Indonesian economist says the trade war resulting from U.S. tariff policies will have an impact on workers in labor-intensive sectors, reports Tempo.co. Director of Center for Economic and Law Studies (Celios), Bhima Yudhistira, b...
