World - Asia & Pacific

World - Asia & Pacific

05 December 2025 | 08:25
Asia & Pacific
Tajikistan Ranks Lowest in GDP Per Capita among Post-Soviet Nations

Tajikistan Ranks Lowest in GDP Per Capita among Post-Soviet Nations

TEHRAN (ANA)- Tajikistan has the lowest nominal GDP per capita among all post-Soviet countries, according to newly released data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
China's Economy Shows Stable Growth

China's Economy Shows Stable Growth

TEHRAN (ANA)- China's economy demonstrated stable growth, with GDP expanding 5.2 percent year on year in the first three quarters of 2025, as positive factors accumulated despite global headwinds, official data showed.
Healthcare Systems Comparison: Singapore vs UAE

Healthcare Systems Comparison: Singapore vs UAE

TEHRAN (ANA)- Singapore and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) represent two of the most advanced and rapidly developing healthcare systems in Asia and the Middle East, respectively but still there are some differences between the two countries’ medical policy.
Short Comparative Report on Healthcare Systems in Japan, South Korea

Short Comparative Report on Healthcare Systems in Japan, South Korea

TEHRAN (ANA)- The following report will briefly compare the two East Asian countries of Japan and South Korea in terms of healthcare system.
Comparing Healthcare: New Zealand vs. Australia

Comparing Healthcare: New Zealand vs. Australia

TEHRAN (ANA)- This report provides a concise yet detailed comparison of the healthcare systems of New Zealand (NZ) and Australia (AU), focusing on three critical dimensions: funding and system structure, service delivery focus, and the adoption rate of medical technology and research.
China's Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise in September

China's Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise in September

TEHRAN (ANA)- China's foreign exchange reserves totaled 3.3387 trillion US dollars at the end of September, up by 16.5 billion US dollars, or 0.5 percent, compared to the end of August, official data showed.
Tajikistan Hosts Int’l Tourism Exhibition

Tajikistan Hosts Int’l Tourism Exhibition

TEHRAN (ANA)- The International Tourism Exhibition DITE-2025 opened at the Dushanbe Expo Center on September 18, bringing together around 200 companies from 20 countries.
China Remains Singapore's Top Source of Visitors in August

China Remains Singapore's Top Source of Visitors in August

TEHRAN (ANA)- More than 398,000 visitor arrivals from China were recorded in Singapore in August, making it the city-state's top source market, the Singapore Tourism Board said.
Firms from Islamic Countries to Invest in Afghanistan

Firms from Islamic Countries to Invest in Afghanistan

TEHRAN (ANA)- A group of religious scholars and investors from 10 Islamic countries stressed attracting investment and developing a plan under which 250 companies from Islamic countries would invest 900,000 US dollars each in Afghanistan.
Tajik Business Expands Presence in Uzbekistan with 357 Active Enterprises

Tajik Business Expands Presence in Uzbekistan with 357 Active Enterprises

TEHRAN (ANA)- Tajikistan’s business footprint in Uzbekistan continues to grow steadily, with 357 enterprises operating in the country by mid-2025, according to Uzbekistan’s National Committee on Statistics, a report said, adding this marks a notable rise from 303 companies at the beginning of 2024.