Boosting private sector can lead to economic recovery
Boosting private sector can lead to economic recovery

Effective measures to revive the private sector can significantly contribute to Bangladeshs economic recovery and long-term growth, according to experts. An international research organization has recommended targeted stimulus packages and financial support to help revive the economy amid...

Japan pledges $3.2 m to support flood and cyclone recovery efforts in Bangladesh
Japan pledges $3.2 m to support flood and cyclone recovery efforts in Bangladesh

Japan will provide $3.2 million to boost food security for communities impacted by Cyclone Remal and consecutive floods in 2024. Welcoming the contribution of Japan, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said that it would greatly help the vulnerable people in their recovery efforts....

Study Shows turmeric’s curcumin aids muscle recovery after exercise
Study Shows turmeric’s curcumin aids muscle recovery after exercise

A review of scientific studies by the UOC has found that moderate doses of curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, may aid in muscle recovery and help alleviate pain following intense physical activity. The turmeric plant, part of the ginger family, has been valued for thousands of years as...

Auto financing in Pakistan rises amid interest rate cuts
Auto financing in Pakistan rises amid interest rate cuts

Auto financing witnessed a slight increase, reaching $847.63 million in December 2024 from $844.56 million in November, according to data from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). This marks a reversal of the negative trend seen in November, when financing declined from $850 million in October. For...

Los Angeles races to contain wildfires as severe winds appear
Los Angeles races to contain wildfires as severe winds appear

Firefighters in Los Angeles scrambled on Sunday to contain two relentless wildfires that have burned for six days, seizing a brief lull in hazardous conditions before fierce winds were forecast to reignite the flames, reports Reuters. California Governor Gavin Newsom called the disaster...

Disney commits $15M to aid Los Angeles wildfire recovery
Disney commits $15M to aid Los Angeles wildfire recovery

The Walt Disney Company has announced it will donate $15 million to support recovery efforts from the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles County this week. Starting on Jan. 7 with the Palisades Fire, multiple fires have burned tens of thousands of acres and destroyed thousands of structures,...

Thailand’s auto industry faces uncertain future
Thailand’s auto industry faces uncertain future

Thailands automotive industry is under pressure as new car sales remain uncertain due to an uneven economic recovery, the Bank of Thailand reported. According to the Monetary Policy Committees Q4 2024 report, pickup sales recovery lags behind passenger cars due to weaker purchasing power among...

Minimal progress, excessive hype
Minimal progress, excessive hype

Despite widespread calls to recover money smuggled out of the country over the years, progress has been minimal. International organizations such as the World Bank, IMF, GFI, and ADB have publicly pledged support, but tangible results remain elusive. To date, the limited progress made has mainly...