Tag: "South Asia"
South Asia growth holds firm, but energy shock, weather pose risks, says World Bank economist

South Asia growth holds firm, but energy shock, weather pose risks, says World Bank economist

World 15:14 06/10/2026

The World Bank raised its growth forecast for South Asia, citing resilient consumer demand despite an energy shock, but warned that persistently high oil prices, a severe weather shock and a global market correction could threaten the region's outlook.

​Vietnam, Bangladesh target double bilateral trade by 2020

​Vietnam, Bangladesh target double bilateral trade by 2020

Vietnam News 14:48 06/03/2018

Vietnamese State President Tran Dai Quang is in Bangladesh for a three-day state visit