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Thursday, October 2, 2025
TopicAsian Development

Topic: Asian Development

UNDP welcomes South Korea’s 70% increase in contribution to agency’s core resources

UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner expressed gratitude for the Republic of Korea's continued commitment to global development efforts.

How Asia transformed from the poorest continent to a global economic powerhouse

By around 2050, it’s plausible that Asia will account for more than half of the world's income and population.

Cash-strapped Pakistan to get $3.4 billion loan from Asian Development Bank

Pakistan is seeking help to overcome a ballooning balance of payments crisis that threatens to cripple its economy.

On Camera

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.