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Kazakhstan Launches $1.8 Billion Aktogai Copper Smelter, Targeting First Output in 2030

Kazakhstan Launches $1.8 Billion Aktogai Copper Smelter, Targeting First Output in 2030

KazakhstanOctober 20, 2026

Thailand raises diesel and petrol prices by 60 satang from October 21

Thailand raises diesel and petrol prices by 60 satang from October 21

ThailandOctober 20, 2026

Nidec Inquiry Finds Founder and Eight Other Former Executives Liable for ¥27.6 Billion in Accounting Scandal Costs

Nidec Inquiry Finds Founder and Eight Other Former Executives Liable for ¥27.6 Billion in Accounting Scandal Costs

JapanOctober 20, 2026

Vietnam Plans to End Electricity Cross-Subsidies, With Calls to Protect Households

Vietnam Plans to End Electricity Cross-Subsidies, With Calls to Protect Households

VietnamOctober 20, 2026

IMF Urges Pakistan to Widen Tax Base as Enforcement Drives Revenue Gains

IMF Urges Pakistan to Widen Tax Base as Enforcement Drives Revenue Gains

PakistanOctober 20, 2026

Bangladesh Seeks Japanese Investment and Cheaper Loans at October 27 Tokyo Summit

Bangladesh Seeks Japanese Investment and Cheaper Loans at October 27 Tokyo Summit

JapanOctober 20, 2026

Thailand Proposes 20,000 Baht BNPL Limit and New Lending Licences

Thailand Proposes 20,000 Baht BNPL Limit and New Lending Licences

ThailandOctober 20, 2026

Japan Plans ¥400 Billion More for Rapidus to Help Unlock Private Loans

Japan Plans ¥400 Billion More for Rapidus to Help Unlock Private Loans

JapanOctober 20, 2026

Rahul Agarwal Wins $350,000 Shark Tank Deal for Foldable Polygons Measuring Spoons

Rahul Agarwal Wins $350,000 Shark Tank Deal for Foldable Polygons Measuring Spoons

IndiaOctober 20, 2026

Philippines Signs $1.5 Billion ADB Loan to Fund Middle East Crisis Relief

Philippines Signs $1.5 Billion ADB Loan to Fund Middle East Crisis Relief

PhilippinesOctober 20, 2026

Techcombank Posts Record VND 10.4 Trillion Quarterly Profit as Fees Rise and Provisions Fall

Techcombank Posts Record VND 10.4 Trillion Quarterly Profit as Fees Rise and Provisions Fall

VietnamOctober 20, 2026

Taiwan Export Orders Hit Record US$114.21 Billion as AI Demand Drives September Surge

Taiwan Export Orders Hit Record US$114.21 Billion as AI Demand Drives September Surge

TaiwanOctober 20, 2026