The Manila-based lender downgrades growth projection for Asia and Pacific, including South Asia

The US blockade of Iranian ports remained, however

The company has emerged as a key player -- alongside domestic rival SK hynix -- in the supply of high-performing chips

The UAE-based company also wants to operate Chittagong Container Terminal

Overall oil imports to Asia, which takes 85 percent of Gulf crude shipments, plunged 30 percent in April on the year

Brent oil futures for July fell 51 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $113.93 per barrel

Finance minister made the call at a session of the 59th annual meeting of ADB

A delegation of the Pakistani trade body is now visiting Bangladesh

Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch will lead the delegation

Brent crude futures were up 67 cents, or 0.6 percent, to $108.84 a barrel

The seven major producers will add 188,000 barrels per day to their total production quota for June

Bangladesh has opportunities to bridge South and Southeast Asia

The island has also rationed fuel following supply disruptions

Convenient, full of flavour and popular among locals and tourists alike, Bangkok's street food is one of the city's signatures

The UAE, one of the world's top producers, announced April 28 it was withdrawing from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the expanded OPEC+ group, after chafing at their production quotas. The withdrawal took effect on Friday.

Nearly a quarter of all US LNG exports went to Asia during the month

The South Asian nation is heavily dependent on imported energy

Brent crude futures for July settled at $108.17

He accuses German automakers like Mercedes-Benz and BMW of ripping off Americans

Commerce minister attended the virtual hearing with UNCDP chair, held on April 29